Mini Lincoln

Last stop New York

---

March 21st 2011
This is going to be a little strange, as we arrived home three weeks ago. But, after publishing 40 blogs I think we need the final instalment. I think Americans call it ‘closure’. So if you’ve heard all this already – tough shit. I’m not making you read it. Ok, where were we? Oh yes, Washington DC. I really liked it as I’m a bit of a history buff. Lou didn’t mind it, which is a comp ... read more

North America » United States » New York » New York

---

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