So, let's take a step back in time and explore how the District of Columbia came to be. It all started in 1790, when Congress passed the Residence Act, which designated a new federal capital city to be built along the Potomac River. And, just like that, the District of Columbia was born, with a size of about 100 square miles, which is pretty tiny compared to other cities.
Now, you might be wondering, why was the District of Columbia created in the first place? Well, it's because the founding fathers wanted a neutral location for the capital, that wouldn't be part of any state, to avoid any state bias. And, let me tell you, it's been a wild ride ever since, with the city growing and changing over the years.
