Survival lessons: at Valley Forge, visitors discover a mythic testing ground of America's mettle

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Valley Forge National Historic Park commemorates the efforts of Revolutionary War soldiers led by George Washington. It is often cited as a turning point in the war because of how the winter spent there fortified the soldiers. A historical perspective of the camp is included.

United States history, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania

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Anna's odyssey

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By the year 1900 over 100,000 Americans, most of whom were from the upper social strata, traveled to Europe each year to absorb Old World sophistication. The seven-month-tour of one such woman, 25-year-old Anna Thomas of Whitford, PA, is described.

Europe, Travel, Trips around the world, 1900s (Decade) AD, Thonas, Anna

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The minivan advantage

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The minivan is an excellent vacation vehicle. It will comfortably seat up to seven people with cargo. New models offer improved aerodynamics and road handling, along with better safety features. Several of these are listed.

Purchasing, Vans

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