Jodie on Ferry

DC Inauguration

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January 23rd 2009
So Dawn and Jodie and I all braved the cold on the Mall to watch Barack Obama being sworn in and listen to his inauguration speech. Even though I live here, I've never felt the energy in the city quite like it was today. ... 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