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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]
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] Blog: A day in Juneau
Date: June 2nd 2008
During the night we steamed towards Juneau where we docked early in the morning. It was cold but the temperature improved as the day continued. Founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1890 Juneau became the capital of Alaska in 1906 after the Americans decided to move the capital from Sitka which had been the Russian capital. Located in the Gastineau Channel, the town is named after a gold prospect ... read more
Date: June 2nd 2008
During the night we steamed towards Juneau where we docked early in the morning. It was cold but the temperature improved as the day continued. Founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1890 Juneau became the capital of Alaska in 1906 after the Americans decided to move the capital from Sitka which had been the Russian capital. Located in the Gastineau Channel, the town is named after a gold prospect ... read more
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