Independence Hall

Then and Now

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September 11th 2012
On Monday morning I woke and was on my way pretty early because a park ranger at Valley Forge had recommended I go on the tour of Independence Hall in Philadelphia first thing in the morning, to avoid the crowds. I was delayed a little because my room safe had been left locked, but with the door open. The problem was easily fixed by the hotel staff. I headed into Philadelphia, surprised a littl ... 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