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National Portrait Gallery

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December 15th 2008
I have never been there before. I decided to avoid the typical Smithsonian and large museums. I find myself lately become more interested in history and particularly people and events shaped our history. So, I chose this place. The gallery is located on 8th and F Street, NW. It was two weeks before Xmas. There has been a holiday fair on the sidewalk outside of the gallery everyday until ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington

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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