How D.C. looks has always been a political battleground. Here’s why

From the very beginning, the capital city was built to be seen.

The image and symbolism of Washington, D.C., has been a focus of political leaders for hundreds of years. [Photo: Getty Images]

Debates over what visitors will see and experience in the nation’s capital city have taken center stage as Americans prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

For President Donald J. Trump, the event inspired a massive........

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