Ocean Grove

The Swamps of New Jersey

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May 20th 2007
Today I woke up on the beautiful New Jersey shore, had breakfast with Grandma, Aunt Marilyn, and Mike in historic Ocean Grove, drove up and down the Ocean Avenue through quaint little Avon-By-The-Sea, sunny and vibrant Belmar, and regal Spring Lake. Now I sit in a room at the Newark Liberty International Best Western where I met up with Richard and Sarah. I am surprised I survived the courtesy sh ... 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