Thomas Jefferson memorial

Chapter 4 - Capital City!

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October 13th 2006
Took the train down to D.C, only had a day there so there really is not much to say. Felt good to have a change of scenery after NYC, but glad i didn't stay long, everywhere was being knocked down or built and there were road works everywhere. The hostel was a suprise, full of Danish - the girls were amazing! On my one day i joined a free tour from the Hostel which was led by a guy called Larr ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » 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