Washington, D.C. is one of the most fascinating cities in the country - and it is a city of contrasts, housing some of the most disadvantaged people in this country and some of the most powerful. While it is the capital of the United States, it is also the only American city whose residents lack representation in Congress.  in Washington, you will explore the city's most important national and local institutions: from the Capitol to the Smithsonian Museums to the monuments and memorials - as well as local organizations such as the SOME (So Others Might Eat), Bright Beginnings, and Arlington Refugee Center.