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Baseball, the "Boys of Summer," and American traditions

August 28th 2011
Although American football is generally considered to be the national pastime, that moniker once belonged to the game of baseball. With the advent of television and the vision of then football commissioner Pete Rozelle in the 1960s and 1970s, American football is the sport that most Americans are crazy about. Baseball is still quite popular, but perhaps not in the storied way it once was. The boys ... 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

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Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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