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September 4th, 2026
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Theme: Cities Named After Real People
Some cities carry the names of the very people who founded, ruled, or explored them. Alexandria honors Alexander the Great, who established it in 331 BC. Bolivia's capital Sucre is named for revolutionary hero Antonio José de Sucre, while Washington, D.C. immortalizes the first US president. Bismarck, North Dakota, was named for the German chancellor Otto von Bismarck to attract German investment in its railroad.
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Alexandria, EgyptFounded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, it became a center of ancient learning.
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Washington, D.C., United StatesThe US capital is named after George Washington, the nation's first president.
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Ciudad Bolívar, VenezuelaThis Venezuelan city on the Orinoco River honors independence leader Simón Bolívar.
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Sucre, BoliviaBolivia's constitutional capital is named for revolutionary general Antonio José de Sucre.
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Bismarck, North DakotaThis state capital was named after German chancellor Otto von Bismarck to draw investment.