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Statue of Liberty: new eTour offered on NPS website
Take the Ultimate Head Trip! A new eTour of the Statue of Liberty makes it possible. ...  ...>>

GRAMMY Museum in L.A. with new Michael Jackson exhibition
In celebration of the life and work of Michael Jackson, The GRAMMY Museum is sharing a collection of Jackson’s most iconic wardrobe pieces (including the suit he wore on the cover of Thriller). ...  ...>>

Pet Airways: First pet-only airline to begin flights July 14th, 2009
Pets to fly in the main cabin – not in cargo. ...  ...>>

Celebrate Independence in America’s National Parks
Washington, DC || What better way to celebrate Independence Day this year than by visiting a National Park?. ...  ...>>

Volunteers for Beer Fest in Portland wanted
Date of the event: June 26th- ...  ...>>

S.F. Summer Art Scene
A global collection of fine art and historic treasures will settle in to San Francisco this summer. ...  ...>>

10 k race ‘Stadium to Stadium’ Run from AT&T Park to Candlestick Park Set for June 20
San Francisco 10k race. ...  ...>>

Mammoth Lakes, California, Summer Events
Mammoth Lakes is located approx. ...  ...>>

Washington D.C. Summer Weekend Events: Flag Day Weekend, 4th of July, and Labor Day Weekend
Summer is packed with special events perfect for the weekend traveler. ...  ...>>

San Francisco debuts Urban Food and Wine Festival on Union Square
Enjoy S. ...  ...>>

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  • 4th of July
    - The American Flag. Interesting facts about the American flag.
  • Star Spangled Banner
    - The National Anthem - The Star Spangled Banner. It was during the war of 1812, the so-called 'Second War of Independence', and the heavy bombing of Baltimores's Fort McHenry by British war ships, when Mr. Francis Scott Key, a young respectable advocate, wrote the first lines of 'The Star Spangled Banner'.
  • Metric conversion
    - Helpful for your upcoming Europe trip: - most countries in the world use the metric system. For visitors from those countries we provide the conversion rules for Miles, Inches, Gallons, and so forth...
  • L.A.'s Westside Farmers Market
    - The historic open-air market offers acclaimed restaurants and cafes, fresh meats, poultry, seafood, produce, flowers and a diverse selection of gifts from arond the world. Portions of Farmers Market are designated as an Official Los Angeles Cultural & Historical Landmark.

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