View from the Willis (formerly Sears) tower

Guest blog by Fo's parents...

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June 3rd 2010
Hi all, For this entry we have some guest bloggers: my parents, as they have just spent a week with us here in the Windy City. We had a fantastic time with them and managed to do all the touristy things we hadn't got around to. We had fabulous weather (as my sunburnt shoulders are testament to) as it was never under 80 degrees for the length of their stay. Mumsy gives a very comprehensive list ... 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