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Kennecott Glacier showing filings left behind  
   

Kennecott Glacier showing filings left behind

The mines closed in 1938. The huge profits fueled by high demand for copper allowed further mine investments and growth into one of the largest mineral companies in the world.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

July 15th 2011
When I turned 60, my sister Linda, presented me with a wonderful book published by National Geographic on our National Parks. This book first introduced me to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America's Largest National Park with over 13 million acres (over six times the size of Yellowstone) !! Out of the 15 tallest mountains in North America, nine are in this park. ... read more
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American Flag 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
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