Hoover Dam

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November 16th 2023
Breathtaking! I visited the Grand Canyon for the first time on Monday. I burst into tears. I knew that photos, films, calendars etc. couldn't do justice to the natural beauty. I did not know how moved I would be. I expected to be impressed, I was awestruck. Then the Hoover Dam. Forget the engineering, building and maintenance of this dam, it is art deco architecture. I believe it is law that ... 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