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September 8, 1814, Major Pierre L'Enfant was hired by the government to start construction on new defenses to be named Fort Washington.
Fort Washington was held by Union forces during the Civil War and was the only defense for the National Capital, until the Circle Forts were completed.
During World War II the Fort served as the home of the Officer's Candidate School of the Adjutant General's Corps. A Veteran's Administration
hospital operated here from 1944 until 1946. In 1946 the Fort was turned over to the Department of Interior for use as a Park.
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