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The South Pool, sitting on the site of the South Tower of the World Trade Center - 9/11 Memorial, New York City
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New York City

New York: New York City – 9/11 Memorial & Museum

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum lay in the footprint of the twin towers of the World Trade Center that was attacked by terrorists deliberately flying aircraft into these buildings on September 11, 2001. Two additional aircraft were hijacked, one crashing into the Pentagon and the second brought down in a field by the brave efforts of the passengers on board. In total, nearly 3000 people lost their lives. The memorial and museum provide a place to contemplate and document what happened on that tragic day in 2001.
The amazing crypts and tombs at St Louis #1 cemetery in New Orleans
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Louisiana

Louisiana: New Orleans – St Louis Cemetary #1

Saint Louis Cemeteryis the name of three Catholic cemeteries in New Orleans, Louisiana. Most of the graves are above-ground vaults constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries.Cemeteries No. 1 and No. 2 are included on the National Register of Historic Places.
Gettysburg National Military Park, Park
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Pennsylvania: Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg located in rural Pennsylvania probably would have remained a sleepy little town but for the American Civil War and the battle that took place there on July 1 to 3 1863. Here the Confederate and Union forces fought a fierce battle that resulted in the highest losses of any conflict in the Civil War. For those like myself, who can’t imagine a bloody melee such as took place at Gettysburg there is an amazing visitor center complete with videos, memorabilia and a fantastic cyclorama.
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South Dakota

South Dakota: Pine Ridge Reservation – Wounded Knee

Since coming to live in the United States I have enjoyed discovering more about the history and culture of the Country. As with any country  the United States has had bright and dark moments. During our road trip through South Dakota I decided to explore one of the darker episodes, with a visit the site of Wounded Knee, which is found in the Oglala Sioux reservation, and is the site of the last battle between the US military and the Sioux.
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National Parks & Monuments

Montana: Little Bighorn

The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument consists of museum exhibits, an interpretive centre, and ranger-led programs that commemorates the site of the Indian victory over Custer's 7th Cavalry which was one of the last armed efforts of the Northern Plains Indians to preserve their ancestral way of life.
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