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Imagining a Nation Without Big Cities and Their Charm
In a reflection on urban breakup as a shield against atomic threats, the writer muses about purchasing iconic urban elements for small towns. He jokes about Broadway and Times Square relocation to Daytona Beach, laments the cost of subterranean transit, and contrasts metropolitan allure with country life, arguing cities are essential to America’s identity.
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Senate
William F. Ogburn
America
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Broadway
42Nd Street
Daytona Beach
Times Square
Los Angeles
Florida