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Allo'ween in France: Usually just some Sweets!!

And some stores have the theme too...

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Happy Columbus Day!!!

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United Nations Assembly Debate Set to Open in New York

Storm Clouds at the Opening of 81st UN Assembly Debate

Flags Flying at the UN HQ, US UN Mission in the background

United States UN Mission Celebrating America 250 !

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25 August 1944; The Liberation of Paris!!

General Charles de Gaulle, the subject of an Epic new French Film was instrumental in the Liberation of Paris from the Nazis. The 1944 Liberation was a key step in restoring Free France.

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USA Honors Longtime French Friendship in Paris Poster

The Poster appears around Paris; here at a News Kiosk

250 Years of Franco/American Friendship!

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The Fourth of July! Let Freedom Ring!

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FIFA World Cup Time in North America--USA, Canada, Mexico

Signs in New York City herald the arrival of World Cup Soccer and of course warn about MORE Traffic!

Even NYC Subway Cars have World Cup Posters!!! GAME ON!!!

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Netherlands Commemorates WWII Liberation from Nazis

In the Hague, seat of the Dutch Government, there stands the WWII Memorial close to the reknown Peace Palace. Along with other West European states, on 7 May the Kingdom of the Netherlands commemorated the end of the war and the civilians, military and deported citizens killed during the conflict between 1940-1945.

Flags in the Hague celebrating the 5 May 1945, the actual Day of Liberation of the Netherlands.

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New York Book Fair Excels on Park Avenue

Isaac Newton's Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflexions, and Colours of Light, London 1704. From London Bookseller Peter Harrington.

WWII Pacific; U.S. Admiral Nimitz Proclaims U.S. Occupation of the Marshall Islands. After capturing the Marshall Islands from Japan in fierce fighting, the American occupation began in January 1944. The document in both English and Japanese is signed by Admiral Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet. From Seth Kaller, White Plains, New York.

James Bond Classics in pristine condition. Ian Fleming books remain quite collectable and are a mainstay at rare book fairs. This collection comes from Adrian Harrington Rare Books in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.

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New York Antiquarian Book Fair Back in Town!!!

An AMAZING array of Books, Maps, and Printed Rare Items!

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HAPPY EASTER

The beautiful Easter display at London's Fortnum & Mason food speciality store.

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HAPPY SPRING!!!

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Four Years After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine the UN is yet to stop this terrible war in Europe. A Ceasefire would be a start...

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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!!