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Cross Country Part 2

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November 8th 2009
10/31/09 On Halloween we took Oscar to two different parks in New Orleans. First we went to the park next to the hotel, where we happened to come upon a large array of birds. There were ducks, geese, a black swan, little white birds with long skinny beaks, seagulls and also one large rodent. They were all very tame. Afterward, we drove to the City Park, where the Voodoo concert was being held ... 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