Capitol

Day 39: Raleigh - Washington DC.

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February 4th 2012
Yet another driving day, the second last driving day though! Today was all about getting to Washington DC. We had a lunch stop and a bathroom break, but other than that it was a direct drive. We arrived around 2.30pm at Arlington National Cemetry, just outside of the main part of Washington DC. This is the a cemetry where various military personnel are burried, and it is also the home of the Tomb ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington D.C.

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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