The Lincoln Memorial

The Capitol in Monuments

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March 28th 2013
Well, we didn't make it to Baltimore. There was a miscommunication with the bus company, so we will be going to Baltimore on Friday. Instead, we walked the National Mall. With a strong wind and sunshine, we trooped past the Washington Monument (being repaired) and all the way down to the Lincoln Memorial. After seeing it in so many movies, it was quite amazing to be standing there in person. A ... 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