The Rise and Fall of the Rust Belt: Ep 1: American Titans
America’s Great Lakes, with an abundance of coal, iron ore, and lots of water, fuelled an unparalleled industrial revolution. The
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The Smithsonian Museums and The American Story
The Smithsonian Institution is the world-renowned museum and research complex consisting of 17 museums and galleries in Washington, DC, including the National Zoo.
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The American Flag – The Story of the Star Spangled Banner
It’s arguable that TheNational Museum of American History is probably the best museum in the United States for summing up what it is to be American.
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Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated in 1886 and designated as a National Monument in 1924.
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Blood and Iron: The Building of America’s Transcontinental Railroad
Abraham Lincoln signed the act to build the Transcontinental Railroad in 1862 believing it was crucial to the unification of the country.It also gave the Union forces a distinct advantage over the Confederates of the South slowing them to ship and deploy troops and supplies much faster and more efficiently.
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