by Criswell | Amazing America, Historic Events, Holidays
Each year, on the 4th of July, Americans celebrate the signing of The Declaration of Independence. So what, exactly, is it? The Declaration of Independence is a document signed by members of America’s Second Continental Congress. The document stated that the...
by Criswell | Amazing America, Places, Planet Earth
No wonder they call it, “The Mighty Mississippi.” The Mississippi River is America’s largest river by far. It’s about 2,320 miles long. It passes by 10 states. And, water from 31 states drains into it. It is also one of the world’s most...
by Criswell | Amazing America, Places
If you go to New York City, one of the first things you’ll probably see is the Statue of Liberty. It’s a huge reminder of the freedoms that Americans should never take for granted. The statue, which was built piece-by-piece over several years, was a gift...
by Criswell | Amazing America, Places
The Empire State Building, which is located in New York City, is a very famous skyscraper. When it was completed in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. And it remained the tallest building until the World Trade Center (also in New York) was completed in...
by Criswell | Amazing America, Places
The Golden Gate Bridge is famous the world over. Located in the state of California, it connects San Francisco to nearby Marin County. The picture you see here is a drawing that appeared on a old postcard. As you can see, the bridge was — and still is —...
by Criswell | Amazing America, Places
The Gateway Arch in Saint Louis is over 60 stories tall! The arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, a national park. The arch was built to honor the pioneers who helped settle the western states. The arch is sometimes known as the Gateway to the...
