Question

Washington, the capital of USA is named after_________________
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. George Washington
C. John Milton
D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: The name of the capital was derived from the name of its former President. He was the first president of the country.

Complete answer:
George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statement and founding father of the country. He was the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
He guided the patriotic forces to victory in the nation's war of independence. He was given the honour of being known as the father of the country for his leadership in the formative day of the nation.
George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Popes Creek, Virginia, British America. He died of epiglottitis on December 14th, 1799 at Mount Vernon, Virginia, US.
He served as colonel in the colonial militia 1752 - 1758. Washington also served as General and commander in chief of the continental army from 1775 to 1783.
He also Played a very major role as the lieutenant General of the US army from 1798 to 1799.
Washington was also known as a hero of revolution.
Charizard sparks collected and published Washington's documentary record named as the 'life and writings of George Washington' in the 1830s. There are altogether 12 volumes of this book published between 1834 to 1837.
Another writer John Clemente Fitzpatrick published a book named the writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources. It is the 39 volume set published between 1745 to 1799.

The correct answer is option B.

Note: There are various universities like George Washington University and Washington University in St Louis that were named after him in his honour. The capital of the nation Washington DC is the only to be named after a President.