The Battle of Gettysburg

Location MapThe Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point in the American Civil War and a huge victory for the abolishment of slavery in America. The eventual end to the civil war meant the continuation of the Union, allowed the implementation of the 13th amendment and secured the freedom of millions of African Americans.
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Poor Niagara!

imageI really should have seen Niagara Falls before going to Iguacu Falls! To be honest it wasn’t all that exciting. Sure it’s pretty big, but in any case you don’t really go to a city to see nature now do you? A waterfall next to a Canadian casino (or was it American? So hard to tell) isn’t really what I’m into.

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