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Tables of Contents for Insight Guide Washington, D.C.
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
A Capital Idea
13
3
History
Decisive Dates
16
3
Beginnings
19
6
Building a Nation
25
10
Presidents and Protests
35
12
Washington Today
47
10
People and Culture
Life in Washington
57
8
Black Washington
65
6
The New Immigrants
71
4
Arts and Entertainment
75
12
Political Washington
Politics and Other Powers
87
7
Political Stings and Scandals
94
7
Foreign Affairs
101
12
Places
Introduction
113
4
The White House
117
14
The Mall East
131
16
The Mall West
147
12
Capitol Hill Area
159
14
Downtown
173
14
Foggy Bottom and the West End
187
10
Georgetown
197
8
Dupont Circle to Adams Morgan
205
12
The Upper Northwest
217
10
Logan Circle and the Northeast
227
6
Southwest Waterfront and the Southeast
233
8
Around Washington
241
10
Day Trips
Maryland
251
10
Virginia
261
Information panels
George Washington
23
10
Tracing Your Roots
33
12
Race Riots
45
47
How the Government Works
92
51
James Smithson
143
12
A Monumental City
155
28
Art Treasures
183
30
Diplomatic Pleasures
213
10
The C&O Canal
223
14
Frederick Douglass
237
37
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted
274
1
Planning the Trip
275
2
Practical Tips
277
3
Getting Around
280
2
Where to Stay
282
5
Where to Eat
287
7
Culture
294
3
Things to Do
297
2
Shopping
299
2
Sport
301
1
Further Reading
302