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🇺🇸 Welcome to FactsAboutTheUnitedStates.com | |||
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From Sea to Shining Sea • The Land of Opportunity | |||
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Welcome to the definitive resource for understanding the USA. From the framing of the Constitution to the innovations of Silicon Valley, we curate the most essential and surprising '''facts about the United States'''. Dive into the history, geography, and diverse culture that define the American experience. | |||
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Explore everything our site has to offer: | |||
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<div style="color: #3C3B6E; font-weight: bold; font-size: 110%;">🏛️ Government & History</div> | |||
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Explore the 50 States, the Presidency, the Constitution, and the pivotal events that shaped the nation. | |||
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<div style="color: #3C3B6E; font-weight: bold; font-size: 110%;">🏞️ Geography & Travel</div> | |||
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Guides to the 63 National Parks, major landmarks like the Grand Canyon, and diverse regional climates. | |||
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<div style="color: #3C3B6E; font-weight: bold; font-size: 110%;">🏈 Culture & Sports</div> | |||
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From Hollywood and Jazz to the NFL and NBA—discover the entertainment that captivates the world. | |||
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<div style="color: #3C3B6E; font-weight: bold; font-size: 110%;">🚀 Innovation & Economy</div> | |||
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Data on the world's largest economy, tech giants, demographics, and American ingenuity. | |||
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'''Start your journey:''' [[Donald Trump]] • [[Bill of Rights]] • [[Declaration of Independence]] • [[American Culture]] | |||
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🇺🇸 Start | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; color:#3C3B6E; margin-bottom:8px;">🇺🇸 Start Here</div> | ||
* [[United States]] | * [[United States]] | ||
* [[Federal Government of the United States]] | * [[Federal Government of the United States]] | ||
* [[History of the | * [[History of the U.S.]] | ||
* [[Culture | * [[American Culture]] | ||
* [[Economy of the United States]] | * [[Economy of the United States]] | ||
* [[ | * [[United States Constitution]] | ||
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🏛️ Government & | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; color:#3C3B6E; margin-bottom:8px;">🏛️ Government & Civics</div> | ||
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* [[Presidents of the United States]] | |||
* [[ | * [[United States Congress]] | ||
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* [[Supreme Court of the United States]] | * [[Supreme Court of the United States]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Bill of Rights]] | ||
* [[Elections in the United States]] | * [[Elections in the United States]] | ||
* [[Cabinet of the United States]] | * [[Cabinet of the United States]] | ||
* [[Political parties in the United States]] | * [[Political parties in the United States]] | ||
* [[United States Armed Forces]] | * [[United States Armed Forces]] | ||
* [[Donald Trump | * [[Donald Trump]] | ||
* [[Joe Biden]] | * [[Joe Biden]] | ||
* [[ | * [[United States Senate]] | ||
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">📜 | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; color:#B22234; margin-bottom:8px;">📜 History & Culture</div> | ||
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* [[Declaration of Independence]] | * [[Declaration of Independence]] | ||
* [[Gadsden Purchase]] | * [[Gadsden Purchase]] | ||
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* [[Slavery in the United States]] | * [[Slavery in the United States]] | ||
* [[Pioneers and the Western Frontier]] | * [[Pioneers and the Western Frontier]] | ||
* [[Jazz | * [[Jazz and Rock and Roll]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Federal Holidays in the United States]] | ||
* [[Thanksgiving]] | * [[Thanksgiving]] | ||
* [[Super Bowl]] | * [[Super Bowl]] | ||
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">📊 United States at a Glance</div> | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; color:#3C3B6E; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; padding-bottom:5px; margin-bottom:5px;">📊 United States at a Glance</div> | ||
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| style="padding: | | style="padding:6px 0; font-weight:bold; width:40%; color:#555;" | Capital City: | ||
| style="padding: | | style="padding:6px 0;" | Washington, D.C. | ||
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| style="padding:6px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#555; border-top:1px dashed #eee;" | Largest City: | |||
| style="padding:6px 0; border-top:1px dashed #eee;" | New York City | |||
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| style="padding:6px 0; font-weight:bold; color:#555; border-top:1px dashed #eee;" | Population: | |||
| style="padding:6px 0; border-top:1px dashed #eee;" | ~336 Million | |||
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:110%; color:# | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:110%; color:#B22234; margin-bottom:8px;">💰 U.S. Economic Focus: The OBBB Act</div> | ||
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* '''Tax Extensions:''' The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025). | * '''Tax Extensions:''' The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025). | ||
* '''New Deductions:''' Introduces a '''$6,000 senior deduction''' and tax-free overtime/tips. | * '''New Deductions:''' Introduces a '''$6,000 senior deduction''' and tax-free overtime/tips. | ||
* '''Outlook:''' Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion. | * '''Outlook:''' Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion. | ||
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🗺️ Geography & | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; color:#2C5234; margin-bottom:8px;">🗺️ Geography & National Parks</div> | ||
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* [[New York City]] | * [[New York City]] | ||
* [[Chicago]] | * [[Los Angeles]] | ||
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* [[Houston]] | |||
* [[Yellowstone National Park]] | * [[Yellowstone National Park]] | ||
* [[Grand Canyon National Park]] | * [[Grand Canyon National Park]] | ||
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💡 Fast Facts | |||
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* '''Flag Meaning:''' The colors Red, White, and Blue symbolize '''Valor, Purity, and Vigilance'''. | |||
* '''Motto:''' The original motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is '''In God We Trust'''. | |||
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🆕 Recently Added</div> | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%; color:#333; margin-bottom:8px;">🆕 Recently Added Articles</div> | ||
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* [[The National Mall]] | * [[The National Mall]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Bill of Rights]] | ||
* [[Electoral College]] | * [[Electoral College (United States)]] | ||
* [[Federal Reserve System]] | * [[Federal Reserve System]] | ||
* [[Immigration to the United States]] | * [[Immigration to the United States]] | ||
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* [[The Great Recession]] | * [[The Great Recession]] | ||
* [[American Dream]] | * [[American Dream]] | ||
* [[Silicon Valley]] | |||
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Tip: Use [[Special:Search|Search]] to find states, historical figures, cultural facts, and more. | Tip: Use [[Special:Search|Search]] to find states, historical figures, cultural facts, and more. | ||
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