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Brooklyn Bridge

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September 7th 2014
Another beautiful sunny day in New York. Took the subway over to High St, Brooklyn with the plan to walk back over the bridge to Manhattan. What a treat! The boardwalk for pedestrians is raised above the 2 lines of traffic, and the views are spectacular. When we reached the other side of the bridge we watched an impromptu street break- dancing show. These guys are amazing. They have a funny ... read more

North America » United States » New York

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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