Flag of Washington D.C. (District of Columbia) Satin Ribbon

This design features the flag of Washington, D.C., which is the capital city of the United States of America. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independant country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the base of the United States federal government and several international organisations, Washington is an important world political capital. Washington is located on the Potomac River, bordering Maryland and Virginia. The city is one of the most visited cities in the United States.