East River

Big Cities - New York, Friday 2017 May 19

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May 19th 2017
(10:04 a.m.) I am sitting in Chicago airport, having navigated the walking of five blocks to the Clarke/Lake “L” station, taking the train to the airport, finding the check-in, clearing security in rapid time, and buying green tea at Starbucks, where I am using their plug-in to keep my laptop fully charged. The weather has turned from summer into cold, windy rain similar to when I arrived. Luc ... 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