Leaving Chicago at Night

Illinois

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May 2nd 2011
Here we enjoyed several days in West Chicago visiting with Awana friends. We stayed in the home of a friend who visits us often in China. It was good to catch up with her husband again and to enjoy them in their home setting. We greatly enjoyed the quaint beauty of our friends' home, grassy yard, fully bloomed magnolia tree, and art collections. We explored their stashes of toys and craft ... 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