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Getting ready!

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March 16th 2007
Well, it's almost time! I've been anxiously awaiting this day for the last few months, and it's hard to believe it's actually just around the corner. What's even harder for me to believe is that I've waited this long to travel abroad. I've always been envious of people who have traveled and experienced other countries and cultures, and now I am. Now I know how Indiana Jones feels before each e ... 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