华盛顿英语介绍.ppt

1.Brief introduction 2.History 3.Urban planning 4.Tourist attraction Washington, D.C. 2 of 20 washington,D.C. IS the capital city of the united states of America. D.C . Washington, D.C. 1.Brief introduction Washington D.C is located in the northeastern United States, close to Virginia and Maryland. Washington connected with southwest Virginia, bounded byt he south bank of the Potomac.The other three face connected with Maryland. 3 of 20 Washington, D.C. 4 of 20 Beautiful washingdon,D.C. P Washington, D.C. 5 of 20 Washington, D.C. North: New York South: Philadelphia Federal City 2.History History 6 of 20 Washington, D.C. The initial shape 10 miles on each side, 100 square miles Constitution the port of Georgetown, Maryland, founded in 1751 the city of Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1749 In 1847, the south bank of the Potomac land was returned to Virginia. 7 of 20 Washington, D.C. Washington On September 9, 1791,it was named the city in honor of President Washington. D.C. (District of Columbia) Columbia--a poetic name for the United States commonly in use at that time. dual position 8 of 20 Washington, D.C. Burning of Washington The Burning of Washington in 1814 was an attack during the War of 1812 between British forces and those of the United States of America. On August 24, 1814, a British force led by Major General Robert Ross occupied Washington City and set fire to many public buildings. 9 of 20 Washington, D.C. Washington was the first city in the nation to undergo urban renewal projects as part of the City Beautiful movement in the early 1900s. 10 of 20 Washington, D.C. Person: Pierre LEnfant, a famous French-born architect and city planner. Achievement : LEnfant Plan fealtured broad streets and Avenues. He based his design on plans of cities such as Paris ,Amsterdam and so on. Pierre LEnfant 3.Urban planning 11 of 20 Washington, D.C. 1.The plan picture of Washington before. 2.Washingtons satellitic picture 12 of 20 Washington, D.C. 1.T