Battery Park

New York

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September 24th 2007
About to leave for Helsinki and have only just gotten over the jet lag, yesterday. I have had a great time and enjoyed catching up with Irene. Didn't go out and party, my brain only started functioning yesterday, I don't recommend any one spend 23 hours on a plane. The weather has been a fantastic 25 degrees since I've been here. Walked down to Battery Park from W 63rd St in the rain only ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more