Large cities of the USa

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New York is on of the
largest cities in the
world and the biggest
city in the States. This
city is the centre of
business and finance.
It is also famous for its
skyscrapers.
In the 2001 on September 11th a great
tragedy happenned in New York – two
skyscrapers (the buildings of International
Trade Center) were distroyed in a terrorist
attack.
This event really shocked the world. Four American
airplanes were hijacked, i.e. taken over by
terrorists. Two planes flew into the Twin Towers and
another plane into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
The fourth plane crashed in an empty field.
It is famous for such a
historical event as the
Boston Tea Party,
which grew into the
War for
Independence.
Boston is the main city of
the state of
Massachusetts. It is also
has historical value.
Boston is one of the first
towns which were
founded on the Atlantic
Ocean.
The first public reading of the Declaration
of Independence was marked by the sound
of the Liberty Bell. Now this Liberty Bell is
a symbol of freedom.
So, the capital of California is Sacramento,
though Los Angeles and San Francisco are
known better.
New York is not the capital of the New York
state. Its capital is Albany.
Philadelphia is not the capital of the state of
Pennsylvania. Its capital is Harrisburg.