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Lafayette's Headquarters

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Description: A view of Lafayette's headquarters during the Battle of Brandywine, an American Revolutionary War Battle that took place in September 1777.
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Hanover Court-House

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Description: The building in which Patrick Henry delivered his celebrated speech on the "Parson's Cause" on December 1st, 1763. The building itself was made of imported...
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Jefferson Davis Mansion

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Description: View across street toward the Jefferson Davis mansion. Caption reads: "Jefferson Davis Mansion, now Confederate Museum."
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Cedar Mountain Battlefield

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Description: A view of the Cedar Mountain Battlefield. Caption reads: "Cedar Mountain Battle Field, Culpeper, VA."
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General Jackson's Old Headquarters

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Description: View across field toward General Jackson's old headquarters from the Civil War. A large farmhouse and other buildings are across the field. Caption reads: ...
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Dorchester Fort

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Description: A view of Dorchester Fort, overrun with plants and trees. There is a man in the front seat of a carriage visible through a break in the wall.
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Secession Hill

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Description: A view of 'Secession Hill', where the first secession meeting was held in November of 1860. Caption reads: "'Secession Hill' Abbeville, S.C."
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View of Secession Hill

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Description: View of 'Secession Hill' where the first secession meeting was held beneath the pictured trees on November 22nd of 1860. Caption reads: "Secession Hill, Ab...
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Daniel Boone's Trail

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Description: The marker at Daniel Boone's Trail.
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House of Miles Standish

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Description: The 1666 Dutch style house of Captain Myles Standish (c. 1584 – 10/3/1656), an English military officer hired by the Pilgrims as military advisor for Plymo...
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John Alden House

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Description: Exterior of the John Alden (1599 – 9/12/1687) house, a late 17th century or early 18th century structure, which exhibits its typical Plymouth Colony style....
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Valley Forge

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Description: Washington's Headquarters was the hub of military activity during the six months the troops spent in Valley Forge.
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Wheatland

Date: 1895
Description: Wheatland estate, the 22-acre residence of James Buchanan, was built in 1828 by William Jenkins. Caption reads: "'Wheatland' Home of President Buchanan."
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Wheatland

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Description: Wheatland estate, the 22-acre residence of James Buchanan, was built in 1828 by William Jenkins.
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Homewood

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Description: "Homewood," one of the largest mansions in the Natchez area, was built in 1855-1860.
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Gloucester

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Description: Gloucester, the home of Winthrop Sargent, Mississippi's first governor was built in 1800 by David Williams.
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Melrose

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Description: Melrose was a residence constructed between 1841 and 1848 in the classic Greek Revival style. George Kelly began the restoration of the home when he inheri...
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Shadows-on-the-Teche

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Description: The Old Weeks Home, known as "Shadows-on-the-Teche," was a white-columned brick residence built in 1830. The home was a backdrop for several events during ...
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Aerial View of Dousman Mansion

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Description: The Villa Louis, also known as Dousman Mansion, in an aerial view.
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The "Guardian" Chinese Tour

Date: 04 1974
Description: Supporters of the "Guardian," a weekly radical newspaper, visiting the birthplace of Mao Tse Tung.

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