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The Norwegian Lutheran Church in the United States — Norwegian Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa, in 1941. Lutheranism … Wikipedia
History of the United States — The United States is located in the middle of the North American continent, with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The United States ranges from the Atlantic Ocean on the nation s east coast to the Pacific Ocean bordering the west, and … Wikipedia
Politics of the United States — United States This article is part of the series: Politics and government of the United States … Wikipedia
National Photographic Association of the United States — Attendees of the National Photographic Convention, Boston, 1869. Photo by J.W. Black The National Photographic Association of the United States (1868–1880) formed for the purpose of elevating and advancing the art of photography, and for the… … Wikipedia
Immigration to the United States — 2000 Census Population Ancestry Map Immigration to the United States has been a major source of … Wikipedia
Abortion in the United States — has been legal in every state since the United States Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, on January 22, 1973. Prior to Roe , there were exceptions to the abortion ban in at least 10 states; Roe established that a woman has a right to self… … Wikipedia
Transportation in the United States — is facilitated by road, air, rail, and water networks. The vast majority of passenger travel occurs by automobile for shorter distances, and airplane for longer distances. In descending order, most cargoes travel by railroad, truck, pipeline, or… … Wikipedia
Tourism in the United States — is a large industry that serves millions of international and domestic tourists yearly. Tourists visit the US to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks and gambling venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and… … Wikipedia
Banking in the United States — has occurred under a series of laws passed by the federal and state governments.HistoryEarly history 1700s and 1800sIn 1781, an act of United States Congress established the Bank of North America in Philadelphia. During the American Revolutionary … Wikipedia
Zoning in the United States — comprise land use state laws falling under the police power rights state governments may exercise over private real property. Origins and historySpecial laws and regulations were long made, restricting the places where particular businesses… … Wikipedia
