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Patriotic Places from Orbit

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Jul 03, 2018
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On July 4, United States citizens celebrate the nation’s independence. EO does the same by visiting five places with historical significance.

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Star-Spangled City
Washington, D.C.
Colonial National Historical Park
The Birthplace of the United States
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

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