Pennsylvania Avenue: Quick Facts

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The north portico of the White House, which faces Pennsylvania Avenue.

Washington, D.C.: White House

William McKinley rides in a horse-drawn carriage down Pennsylvania Avenue, surrounded by crowds and marching bands, during his 1897 presidential inauguration procession.

Map of the National Mall area in Washington, D.C., highlighting major streets, metro stations, parks, government buildings, and prominent points of interest such as museums, memorials, and federal offices. Key landmarks include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and the Washington Monument, with a numbered legend identifying each site.

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