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The Night Before

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December 27th 2009
The night before I was very anxious. There has been only a few times that I've taken the amtrak for more than a day. Both Trips left from Chicago, one to Boston and the other to New York. I was super excited though. Of course there is a lot more riding on this trip than even I want to admit. I am seeing my mom for the first time in about two years. We have a strained relationship and this trip ... 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