USS Maine Memorial

A capstan from the battleship USS Maine commemorates its sinking in Havana in 1898. The memorial is located in White Point Garden park along The Battery in Charleston. IMG_4877

Charleston and Fort Sumter

April 9th 2006
Charleston, South Carolina, could easily become a favorite city. The historic houses, gardens, the Market, Fort Sumter and the sense of history at every corner all contribute to a most agreeable ambiance. Susa and I had visited Charleston in 1989. Now our son and daughter were along with us. After Charleston, we would be taking our son for a look at the University of South Carolina. To reach Ch ... read more

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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

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