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“The City of Bridges.”
Pittsburgh, we think we’ve gathered some evidence to support our claim.
(And, yes, we know some of these bridges aren’t exactly in the city, but they’re close enough, right?)
Liberty Bridge
️ Year Built: 2004 Fast Fact: Located in the heart of downtown, this highly recognizable landmark spans 355 ft. across the Reedy River. For those of you who weren’t living in Greenville at the time, a six-lane highway called the Camperdown Bridge was demolished in 2002 to make way for the iconic Liberty Bridge, and, at the time, many Greenvillians were upset about these changes.
By Lawrence Freeman
Today, the Ethiopian government is reporting that the National Defense Forces have taken control of city of Mikelle, the capital city of Tigray, as well as the airport. This portends the effective defeat of the opposition forces that violently rebelled against the nation over three weeks ago, and the liberation of the Tigray region
Notwithstanding criticisms by some spectators, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was obligated to respond with force to safeguard the sovereignty of Ethiopia, in a similar manner to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s all-out war to preserve the Union. The nation-state, which Prime Minister Abiy was defending, is not a coalition or association of separate states or semi-autonomous regions. Rather it is a unique sovereign concept of self-governing that transcends various ethnic or religious beliefs. The nation-state is uniquely required to serve all its citizens and ensure the posterity of its people. That is why throughout history, blood
Harper’s Weekly – December 29, 1860
U.S. History, 1855-1860: Seminar and Discussion Forum Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott, Lincoln-Douglas, Harper’s Ferry, the election of 1860, secession – all the events leading up to the Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts First session: November 21, 2015. Last date to add: Sometime in the future. Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed. Link to previous Harper’s Weekly thread https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3917919/posts The Christmas Gift – 1 Humors of the Day – 5 A Broad Hint about the Holidays – 5 The Forts and Harbor of Charleston, South Carolina – 6, 8 Burning of the Steamer “John P. King” – 7-8
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A single mom of four says it helps her family have a happier holiday
December 23, 2020 11:54 am
A single mom of four says it helps her family have a happier holiday.
“I’ve never been a stay at home mom before,” said Amber Summers. “Being in the pandemic, trying to get a job, and trying to go back to school, it’s actually been throwing things off for me. So, I imagine I’m not the only one struggling. So, this stuff just really helps.”
It was all thanks to the Salvation Army. Families pre-registered for the baskets which were filled with a frozen meat choice and with canned goods for a Christmas dinner. Major Mark Anderson says workers and volunteers helped families pre-shop as the toy shop was not the same this year due to COVID.