- Why did Washington DC became the nation's capital? Became the U.S. Capital City. The location of Washington, D.C., was the result of both a political compromise and a military imperative. Philadelphia had been the unofficial nation's capital for some years before the Continental Congress gathered in 1783 - Will Washington DC ever become a state? The proposed constitution was ratified by District voters in 1982 for a new state to be called "New Columbia". ... The second of these bills made it to the House floor in November 1993, for the only floor debate and vote on D.C. statehood. It was defeated in the House of Representatives by a vote of 277 to 153. https://tinyurl.com/DC-A-State Statehood Movement - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statehood_movement_in_the_District_of_Columbia
Totally agree. DC has no place as a state. Plus,... (show quote)
everyone's opinion is needed but not necessarily agreed with
You know, over the 2+ years I've been following OPP I think I've found something new and valuable, or at least something I've agreed with, from EVERYONE here
You know, over the 2+ years I've been following OPP I think I've found something new and valuable, or at least something I've agreed with, from EVERYONE here
Everyone has their days, even Byron and Proud Russian
I think it was originally set up as it is because the intent was for it to be a transient city not beholden to any state, and therefore remain unbiased. Probably the founders never expected "career politicians" or massive bureaucracy run amok, I guess...