Washington DC's Evolution
The return of territory to Virginia, known as retrocession, shaped the unique geography of Washington DC, giving it a distinctive square shape. The district's population surged after the Civil War, yet it struggled with poor management and sanitation. A pivotal change came with the Organic Act of 1871, which unified the governance of the district, dissolving the separate charters of Georgetown and Washington, and forever altering the political landscape of the capital.In this clip
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