Chicago downtown

Day 52: Chicago

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February 17th 2012
Had a big day today, I was out for 11 hours in total with no rest. I didnt plan it that way, it just turned out that it would be the best way for the day to go. I headed out around 11am to go to the Willis Tower. It was a nicee day out so I figured I'd better take advantage of it. Unfortunately once I was up there it was a bit hazy over the lake, but it was still amazing to see. It's so ha ... 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