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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Quick Facts

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Also Known As HUD
Date 1965 - present
Areas Of Involvement Mortgage • housing
Related People Andrew Cuomo • Ben Carson • Jack Kemp • Henry Cisneros • Carla Anderson Hills

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The seal of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development features a stylized blue and green design with vertical bars and an eagle silhouette, flanked by two stars, and surrounded by the department's name in blue text.
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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