Vicksburg Battlefield

USA 2008 The Southern States (chapter 4)

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May 19th 2008
Sunday May 18th We Follow the Natchez Trace Parkway which is an ancient trail connecting the Southern Mississippi River to Alabama & Tennessee. It runs from Natchez to Nashville and through Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. The Trace is a National Scenic byway and we see lots of birds including Turkey-Vultures, Black-Vultures and some bright red birds I think may be Cardinals. ... read more

North America » United States

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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