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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: Day 11: ObamaNation
Date: May 10th 2010
May 10. Curiously for the capital of the world's superpower, Washington, DC feels neighborly. Sure, there's the White House, the Capitol Building, and a plethora of federal buildings. But get past the Mall and you'll find cozy neighborhoods that defy the pomp and prestige everyone has come to associate of the district (at least everyone outside the US). We got here after a six-hour drive fro ... read more
Date: May 10th 2010
May 10. Curiously for the capital of the world's superpower, Washington, DC feels neighborly. Sure, there's the White House, the Capitol Building, and a plethora of federal buildings. But get past the Mall and you'll find cozy neighborhoods that defy the pomp and prestige everyone has come to associate of the district (at least everyone outside the US). We got here after a six-hour drive fro ... read more
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