Capitol Hill

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Capitol Hill, in addition to being a metonym for the United States Congress, is the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C., stretching easterly in front of the United States Capitol along wide avenues. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. and, with roughly 35,000 people in just under 2 square miles (5 km²), it is also one of the most densely populated.

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'We demand justice': Indian-Americans protest against Pak on 26/11 anniversary A group of Indian-Americans protested against Pakistan on 26/11 anniversary. Indian-Americans held a memorial gathering outside Capitol Hill for victims of the attack. Protesters sponsored a digital.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:46Published 6 days ago

'We want justice': Indian-Americans protest against Pakistan on 26/11 anniversary A group of Indian-Americans and other community organisations held a memorial gathering outside the Capitol Hill for the victims of the deadly 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. A truck with a billboard,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:25Published 6 days ago

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Capitol Hill

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