Statue of Liberty

New York! New York!

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August 4th 2007
02Aug07 - New York - I've finally arrived at the Ramada in Jersey City after riding the Tatonic Parkway from upstate New York and slowly roasting at snails pace crossing the George Washington Bridge. I'm so burnt out from the heat I nap the rest of the day away. I'm determined to make the most of my remaining two days in New York so I've devised a plan to see as much of the city. 03Aug07 - ... 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