Made in the U.S.A
Friday July 4, 2008
On July 4, folks in the United States celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, picnics, and parades. No matter where you live, the holiday is a good time to celebrate America's favorite architectural and engineering wonders.
- Empire State Building, with a spire for parking dirigibles
- Statue of Liberty, a gift from France
- The Washington Monument, inspired by ancient Egypt
- Sears Tower, tallest building in North America
- Golden Gate Bridge , once the world's longest
Photo: Towering over Liberty Island in New York, the Statue of Liberty was a finalist in the campaign to choose the New 7 Wonders of the World. © 2000-2006 NewOpenWorld Foundation


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