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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) AUGUST 22, 2000
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WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-6622 53-0261100
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation Number) Identification Number)
6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 800, Rockville, Maryland 20852
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (301) 984-9400
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Item 5: OTHER EVENTS
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is a copy of the Trust's press release,
dated August 22, 2000.
Exhibit
Number
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99 Press Release dated August 22, 2000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Larry E. Finger
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(Signature)
Larry E. Finger
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
August 22, 2000
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(Date)
