A History Of Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island is a small isle with a colorful history. Located in the San Francisco Bay,
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An Overview Of Death Valley
Describing Death Valley brings a potpourri of superlatives: hottest, driest, lowest. In
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Construction Of The Golden Gate Bridge
May 27, 1937 was Pedestrian Day in San Francisco. This kicked off a week-long
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Democracy And Tasty Treats At Faneuil Hall
Boston’s Faneuil Hall, which has been nicknamed “The Cradle of Liberty”, hosted
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Devils Tower
Devils Tower is a natural stone formation that rises 1267 feet in the Black Hills of
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Ellis Island: Site Of Picnics, War, And Immigration
Ellis Island in New York Harbor was once the main immigration station for people
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Elvis Presley And The Graceland Estate
In March of 2006, Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate was raised to the level of
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Golden Gate Park
In 2006, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom made Golden Gate Park officially car-free
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History And Attractions Of Boston Common
Boston Common is the oldest city park in the United States. The eccentric William
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Independence Rock: The Register Of The Desert
Independence Rock, a natural landmark along the old Oregon Trail, can be found near
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Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky includes the most extensive cave system
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Mischief And Stunts At Niagara Falls
In the 1820s, when War of 1812 fighting had ceased in the Niagara Falls region, local
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Mount Rushmore
In 1927, workmen with lively nicknames like “Whiskey Art”, “Palooka”, and “Hoot” quit
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Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is most famous for its catastrophic eruption in 1980. The active volcano
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Old Faithful Geyser
Imagine thousands of gallons of boiling water rushing forth from the earth. Shooting
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Olvera Street: A Taste Of Old Mexico
Olvera Street, or La Placita Olvera, is the quaint birthplace of modern Los Angeles. This
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Plymouth Rock
By December of 1620, after a long Atlantic voyage, the English Separatist William
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Remember The Alamo
The Alamo, officially named the San Antonio de Valero Mission, is a former mission and
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The Crazy Horse Monument And Memorial
The Crazy Horse Monument is a Native American carving underway in the Black Hills of
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The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in New York City. It's
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The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a familiar symbol of independence,
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The Lincoln Memorial
Inside a Greek-style temple, a 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln looks out over
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The Massachusetts State House
On July 4, 1798, surviving fathers of the American Revolution met in Boston for the
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The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument, which is visible from almost everywhere in Washington,
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The White House
Sixteen-hundred Pennsylvania Avenue is among the most famous addresses in the United States. The 132-room home and workplace has also been known as the “President’s House” and the “Executive Mansion”, but since 1902 it’s officially been called the White House.
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