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, capital of the

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, is home to 75

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. The National Historic Landmark program is operated under the auspices of the

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, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources according to a list of criteria of national significance. The city's landmarks reflect its status as the

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, including grand

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, homes of

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s, military facilities, and

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s. The list also includes sites relating to support for the

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, the

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, pioneering urban infrastructure, and other historic themes. National Historic Landmarks are normally listed on the

National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...

. Washington is home to three specifically legislated exceptions to this rule: the

White House The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., and has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. ...

, the

United States Capitol The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, which is formally known as the United States Congress. It is located on Capitol Hill ...

, and the

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. All are designated landmarks, but are not on the National Register.

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Moved NHLs

There are no delisted NHLs in Washington, D.C. Ships that are designated NHLs have previously been located in Washington, but have been moved elsewhere, and the

Army Medical Museum and Library The Army Medical Museum and Library (AMML) of the U.S. Army was a large brick building constructed in 1887 at South B Street (now Independence Avenue) and 7th Street, SW, Washington, D.C., which is directly on the National Mall. It was desig ...

collection has been relocated to Maryland.

References

External links

National Historic Landmark Program
at the

Lists of National Historic Landmarks
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Moved NHLs

See also

References

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