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U.S. Inside/Background

This portal provides background information with regard to topics around the U.S.A. Check back from time to time - this portal is in 'motion', in its beginning.

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Christmas Stories

Santa Claus & Christmas The origin of Christmas and the story how Coca-Cola visualized Santa Santa Claus: Why He Looks the Way He Does Christmas Facts Tracking Santa Claus' Route: NORAD

Federal Holidays

Overview: National Federal Holidays New Year Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day 4th of July / Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas

Other National Observances

Citizenship Day September 17th Bill of Rights Day December 15th National Ice Cream Day in July

Shopping Malls

Interesting Facts The History of Malls From the 20's to the 90's

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National Symbols, Ceremonies

National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance Uncle Sam The Flag

Institutions

West Point - the Elite Military Academy NORAD - North American Aerospace Defense Command

What is...

Latitude & Longitude UTC and GMT Time Same or not? Phonetic Alphabet

U.S. Weather Watching the weather is essential while traveling through the U.S.. We have gathered some information about weather phenomena in the United States, e.g. Hurricanes, Tornados, etc.Our portal also lists the official weather related websites for storm and fire watch.

Weather Phenomena

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