here´s looking at you america

american means . . .

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December 18th 2009
It arrived about a week ago. The thin sleek black envelope was covered in orange, mulberry and rose colored stamps of the queen of England’s head. On the back, a black 8 ball with white stenciled pointing uncle sam giving that accusatory ‘your turn’ finger and the words ‘american mettle’. Some days later, carly asked, “Is it good?” How the hell should I know? It’s poetry. Who k ... 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