Trip to New York and DC Just Before 9/11

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The Twin Towers New York


My son Zach and I visited New York in August, 2001several weeks prior to the 911 Disaster.  We were fortunate to snap these photos.  We love this great Nation!




More of the Twin Towers from the Empire State Building.





United Nations







Hudson River and Central Park




Ellis Island, my grandparents arrived from Italy in the 20's
The way Ellis Island station looked then and now (below)



Stock Exchange Wall Street





Can't forget Macy's!
    


Bergdorf Goodman




Washington D.C.
Bless our Capitol in Washington DC


Jefferson Memorial during the cherry blossom time









The great Washington Monument


Taking a  break with friend Cheryl, right, on another trip to DC


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