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How did washington dc became the nation's capital

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George Washigton selected the site because of its central location.

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On July 9, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act, which approved the creation of a national capital on the Potomac River. The exact location was to be selected by President George Washington, who signed the bill into law on July 16.

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