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Lexington

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August 29th 2006
There's a somber mood all over the city. From what I've overheard, it seems everyone here knew someone on the plane that crashed yesterday. It's been raining all over Ketucky for the past few days. Today I took my first full day off from field work since I arrived in the state. I haven't had a chance to see much of Lexington yet, but soon I'll have covered every street. I'm glad to finally be away ... read more

North America » United States » Kentucky

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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