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Day 24, Appomattox

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June 25th 2009
Day 26. We left The Rivermen in West Virginia early in the morning and drove backroads thru Virginia toward Appomattox. The country side was beautiful and I know why my parents had a hard time deciding if they were to retire from the Air Force in Nebraska or Virginia. They may have missed the ball on that one. Although we didn't hike on the AT we did stop on the way for photos at the sign ... read more

North America » United States » Virginia

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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