Washington Monument

Last day in the U.S.!

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June 6th 2010
I got a Critical Language Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study intensive Chinese in Beijing for two months this summer. (This blog is just my private blog and has nothing to do with any institution!) During our second-to-last night in the United States, we ate hamburgers and checked out some monuments lit up at night. Americaaaaaa! ... read more

North America » United States

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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