Battery Park

New York, New York

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April 7th 2008
New York, the greatest city in the world? Perhaps, but I'm not yet convinced. It is certainly huge, busy, almost frentic. I was also surprised to find that it has a heart. But there seemed to be a certain something lacking, a buzz that was nothing but fizzle. April 6 A travel day, one that will be easily forgotten. After several consecutive days of lacking sleep, I was like a zombie. Going t ... 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