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SS United States Oceanliner Sails into the Sunset

The United States moored at Pier 82 in South Philadelphia. (Author photo) The iconic American Oceanliner, the SS United States, has sadly sailed into the sunset. A marvel of American engeneering, safety and speeed, the liner was launched in 1952 and sailed the North Atlantic routes during the 1950's and 1960's making 800 Ocean crossings. But air travel made the ship obsolete and the liner was retired and later sent to pier 82 in Philadelphia where she spent nearly 30 years! There was hope the ship would be saved and turned into a hotel or Museum but that never happened. Now the Liner nicknamed the Big U is being towed to Alabama where it will become a sunken reef.

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Happy New Year 2025!!

We spring into the New Year with Confidence led by the Roman god Mercury. Seen here at New York's Art Deco Rockefeller Center.

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Christmas in New York!

The Rockfeller Center Christmas Tree! The tree comes from Stockbridge Massachusetts.

Angels Trumpeting the Splendid Tree!

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Notre Dame de Paris Reborn!!

A Modern Day Miracle rebuilding a historic Cathedral which represents the Heart and Soul of France.

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Paris--The Christmas Season Begins!

Lighting of the iconic Champs Elysees for Advent

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Beaujolais Nouveau Day in France Thursday 21 November

As is the French custom, the tasting of the New Wine, Beaujolais Nouveau is celebrated in Paris

A Votre Sante

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Middle East War Clouds Swirlas United Nations Ponders Peace