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Potomac River

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The Potomac is a big river.

Aerial Photo of Harpers Ferry (15646790473).jpg
Aerial Photo of Harpers Ferry (15646790473).jpg
It flows to the sea. Many people live near it. It flows by the big city of Washington, D.C.
An aerial view of the Arlington Memorial Bridge 16927v.jpg
An aerial view of the Arlington Memorial Bridge 16927v.jpg
The river is very old. It is a special place. Do you like rivers?

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File:An aerial view of the Arlington Memorial Bridge 16927v.jpg
An aerial view of the Arlington Memorial...
File:North Branch Potomac River Cumberland.jpg
North Branch Potomac River Cumberland.jpg
File:Aerial Photo of Harpers Ferry (15646790473).jpg
Aerial Photo of Harpers Ferry (15646790473).jpg
File:2016-08-28 10 15 51 View southwest across the Potomac River from the south end of Cobb Island Road on Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland.jpg
2016-08-28 10 15 51 View southwest across...
File:Detail of 1608 Smith Map showing the Patawomeck River.jpg
Detail of 1608 Smith Map showing the...
File:The Potomac River surges over Chain Bridge during 1936 Flood 19 March 1936.jpg
The Potomac River surges over Chain...
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Potomac green water.JPG
File:Potomac River Discharge at Little Falls 1931-2017.jpg
Potomac River Discharge at Little Falls...
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American Shad by Duane Raver USFWS.jpg
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Bottlenose dolphin with young.JPG
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Eastern Box Turtle NPS.jpg

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