Bellevue, which is French for Beautiful View, is located in Washington and is minutes away from Seattle. It is a suburb of Seattle and is across Lake Washington. It is the 15th wealthiest of all 522 communities in the whole of Washington State. It is the 5th largest city in the state with an estimated population of 117, 000. No doubt about it, owning a real estate in Bellevue is worth your while and money. There is a lot of real estate to be found in Bellevue. About 56 % of Bellevue is either owned or for sale. There are also about 8% vacant and available lands, while 36% are owned and being leased by owners. Buying and investing on Bellevue real estate would be a good move because it has developed rapidly industrially as well as residentially…
It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the “Liberty Bell Center”. It weighs 2,080 lbs and the circumference is 12 ft. It is made out of copper and tin. It cracked when it was rung after it arrived in Philadelphia, and was recast by local workmen named John Pass and John Stow and their last names are on the bell today. The bell got its large crack sometime in the 19th century. A story claims that it cracked while rung after the death of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835. It became famous in 1847 after a story that an aged bell ringer rang it on July 4, 1776, from hearing of the second Continental Congress's vote for Independence. From the fact, the bell did not ring on July 4, the tale was accepted as a fact. The city let the National…
The Clarke Historical Museum gives a glimpse to our past, run by the love and dedication of people proud to teach and shows a piece of history. The Clark Museum is the largest Humboldt County museum and holds a large collection of northwest Native Indian artifacts from a variety of tribes.…
Rittenhouse Square is a pearl in central Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Square is bounded by Walnut Street to the north, 18th Street to the east, South Rittenhouse Street to the south, and West Rittenhouse Street to the west in southwestern corner of Philadelphia’s Center City…
The St. Louis was a German transatlantic liner. On May 13, 1939 the St. Louis and it’s captain, Gustav Schröder, departed Hamburg, Germany with 937 passengers that were all searching for a better life in North America. After being turned away by the government of Cuba the refugees hoped to be accepted by the United States, however, president Franklin D. Roosevelt also turned them away. So now the question is, was FDR responsible for the fate of the St. Louis, and how did his reaction reflect on America’s response to the Holocaust as a whole?…
Her success empowered women of all races to feel that they did have intelligence and self-worth. Brave women like Goode who had accomplished achievements against all odds, made women feel more courageous about taking charge of their own lives, careers, and rights. She illustrated that it was possible for one woman to make a difference in the lives of others. In other words, Sarah E. Goode helped to “lead the way” in women’s rights. Her achievement serves as a beacon to all, as it proves that with determination and hard work, it is possible to rise above…
Jackson Square has been an integral part of life in New Orleans since it's founding. In those early French colonial times, Jackson Square was referred to as Place d' Armes. Much of the daily life of a typical person who lived in New Orleans revolved around Jackson Square.…
The nation’s capital is one of the most fascinating cities in America. Among the various national monuments and government buildings, the National Mall is the hub of the capital’s tourism industry. The National Mall consists of several memorials, museums and libraries. This extensive collection of buildings and centers belong to a prestigious establishment known as The Smithsonian Institution. This institution premiered as a mere tribute to James Smithson’s contribution to the educational world, and is now a renowned institution of nineteen museums and over five research centers dedicated to exposing America’s prized history.…
As the Memorial Park's website puts it, "You can dive into history" when you "visit the Mighty A". The USS Alabama Battleship was an instrumental vessel during World War II and eventually was parked on the Gulf Coast of Mobile Alabama. The park surrounding the ship includes memorials and recreational picnic areas so visitors can learn history and enjoy being outside. It's also an easy stop for travelers taking interstate 10. Just across the Mobile River from the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is the Oakleigh House Museum where you can visit a preserved mansion that once belonged to an area cotton broker. This historic area will give you a glimpse of the old South while you meet locals who've preserved a tradition of Southern Hospitality.…
In 1756 the French Indian War, also known as the Seven Years’ War, was a battle between France and Britain over the control of the Ohio Valley and Canada. The French become allies with Indian tribes and fight the war against Britain, but are defeated. The British Empire started taxing the 13 colonies during the war to raise money for weapons and ammunition, this was called the stamp act. The stamp act taxed americans on newspapers and legal document in 1756. The 13 colonies didn’t want to be taxed causing an uprising after the victory of the British over the French and Indians. America rebelled and fought to gain independence from the British Empire, this was known as the Revolutionary War. At a great surprise the Americans won the war against…
We as Americans reminisce on history to see and understand the advancements we have accomplished and the same can be said of not only the advancement of women but also the image of how women are portrayed. Although in today’s day and age, their figures and beauty are scrutinized but also exploited. For instance in both Tennessee Williams motion picture, “A Street Car Named Desire” and Lorraine Hansberry A Raisin in the Sun you are able to see the evolution of the not only the portal of women but also the advancements they accomplish.…
Traverse City, established in 1839, is the largest producer of tart cherries in the United States producing an estimated 360,000,000 cherries annually. This is 70-75% of all cherries grown in the United States. The National Cherry Festival typically begins the first week in July, and attracts hundreds of thousands of both tourists and locals alike. Although it may seem like a small city, with a population of roughly 14,674 people, it is the largest city in the Northern Michigan Region. The district currently has 13 elementary schools, two middle schools, three high schools, one montessori school, and also an international school. With fine wineries, freshwater beaches, downhill skiing, or hiking on the national lake shore, there’s something for everyone to do. With a recorded high temperature of 105 degrees and a…
In the early part of the twentieth century Boston Massachusetts was a growing city full of history and possibilities. A younger Boston had survived the turmoil of British rule and the American Revolution. As a tribute to its past, the former home of Revolutionary hero Paul Revere stood at the north end of the growing city not far from the Old North Church where Revere warned the Patriots of an impending British arrival. But Boston was also growing and changing with the new times, especially in the area of Boston known as the North End.…
These women earned their places in history: from which others can learn, give credit, and honor. Their path was not an easy one. Victoria Woodhull, one of my personal heroes, due to her strong beliefs, became the first woman to run for president, yet was nicknamed “the female satan” because of her “radical” beliefs regarding vegetarianism and shorter skirts. Although 2016 marks the closest a woman has gotten to the presidency, Woodhull’s name is rarely, if ever, mentioned. Sybil Ludington is not taught about alongside Paul Revere, the man who famously rode sixteen miles to warn of the British attack by sea when he was forty. Ludington, the daughter of a colonel, rode her horse forty miles at the age of sixteen, using a long stick to defend herself against highwaymen. It is important to make sure that the memories and knowledge of these women do not disappear. These women are important to me because they sacrificed so much for their cause, and I would like to help the rights of women and other minorities as…
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