Discovery above the Mall

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THE FINAL FLIGHT OF SPACE SHUTTLE 'DISCOVERY'

April 18th 2012
One of my lifelong ambitions was to witness a launch of the space shuttle. Sadly with NASA retiring the shuttle programme this went the same way as Narelle wanting to attend an Oprah Winfrey show. However, I have had one of the great bonuses today. I was quietly sitting on the sofa watching CNN this morning when they crossed live to a scene that looked all too familiar and very close to our hotel. ... read more

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

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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