Washington Monument

Takin the Alabamians up north!

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September 6th 2010
Although I've ventured here many many times before, this trip still warrants a post. This trip marked the second time I've been the tour guide to those who have NEVER been to Washington, DC. The first was a few months back with Monika, not only was it her first trip to DC, but to the United States as well. This time, the guests weren't from so far away. My good friends from Alabama came all th ... 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