A Different View on Bicentennial Eve
A UPI piece from Charleston West Virginia sketches an aging America on the eve of its 200th birthday. A cross country bus journey illuminates a nation haunted by war trauma, wary of politicians, and seeking heroes amidst a boom of commercial Bicentennial excess. Travelers and locals share mixed pride and skepticism as they navigate a changing social landscape.
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Alaska pipeline costs rise to 7.7 billion
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