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Atlas holding the World in 2026; the New York statue. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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Christmas in New York!

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown. A beautiful 19th Century Gothic style church and center of Catholic New York.

The Manger on Christmas Eve. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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New York Christmas Tree 2025!!

Since the 1930's a Christmas Tree has adorned Rockefeller Center in Midtown.

The Tree, each year coming from a different State or Region, is seen in the iconic Art Deco setting.

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Veterans Day, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day 11 November 1918-11 November 2025 This Plaque inside Notre Dame de Paris, commemorates the One Million Dead of the British Empire countries who Fell in the Great War between 1914-1918. The majority rest in France. Soldiers from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, Newfoundland, New Zealand and South Africa.

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80th Anniversary of the United Nations

The Charter signed in San Francisco in June 1945, came into effect 24 October 1945.

Flag setup of the Fifty original members!

President Harry Truman was there!!

So was the Media!!!

The United Nations today in New York, comprising 193 member states. **Photos Courtesy of the United Nations Archives from an exhibit at UN HQ New York**

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United Nations 80th General Assembly Opens in New York Under Gloomy Skies

The Golden General Assembly Hall

Delegations from the 193 member states converge for the Annual Assembly

New Assemby President Annalena Baerbock of Germany, a former Foreign Minister

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Notre Dame of Paris; Now RESTORED!!

The Restored Interior following the 2019 catastrophic fire

The Majesty of the Cathedral Stands Proudly and Respectfully Rebuilt!!