licolnn memorial front

WASHINGTON DC

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August 20th 2010
Wednesday 18th August We took a 1 1/2 hour train to Washington DC and arrived about lunchtime. The train station on arrival gave us a taste of what was to come. Large marble historical buildings with plenty of greenery. No mucking about we checked into the international hostel which is set on 7 floors of an old building not far from most of the central attractions. The weather was we ... read more

North America » United States » Washington

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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