The White House

Independence Day in DC!

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July 4th 2010
Washington DC is a really cool city. It was easy to get to on the metro from Arlington and we certainly walked some miles exploring the historic buildings and museums. Being there for the 4th of July celebrations was great, especially as we hadn't really planned it that way. It was both the best and the worst time of year to be there though, with enormous crowds sometimes making touristy life a li ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington D.C.

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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