R. R. Leon

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Window on geology @BigBendNPS

[History Dame @history_dame]

Just a short walk from Independence Hall lies the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier.

The park, known as Washington Square, served as a potter’s field and became a major burial ground during the Revolution. By 1777, John Adams wrote that over 2,000 soldiers had already been buried there, many victims of diseases.

Dedicated in 1957, the memorial honors the thousands of ordinary Americans who fought for independence but whose names have been lost to history. The remains buried here are believed to belong to a soldier of Washington’s Continental Army, discovered during excavations in the city.

An eternal flame burns beside the tomb, and engraved on the memorial are the words:

“Beneath this stone rests a soldier of Washington’s army who died to give you liberty.”

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@INDEPENDENCENHP, WASHINGTON SQ

[discoverPHL @discoverPHL]

Another snowy morning on America's most historic square mile. ❄️

#discoverPHL photo by codycm (Instagram)

[Growing Up Italian @GrowingUpItalia]

Only in Italy 😂

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#WPMOYChallenge @brandongraham55

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#venice

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#FLYEAGLESFLY

[Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles]

1 RT = DOUBLE VOTES for our Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee!

#WPMOYChallenge Kelce | @Nationwide

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#FLYEAGLESFLY

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#FLYEAGLESFLY

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#FlyEaglesFly

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Piano in a pasture (near Fredericksburg, Texas)

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Maroon Bells, White River National Forest near Aspen CO

[IU Earth & Atmos Sci @IU_EAS]

Who’s ready to descend on @IUJudsonMeadGeo for the 70th anniversary? #waitfortheMadison

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Awesome set from Austin-based @lionheights at LAGO FEST on a hot Sunday afternoon. #livemusic #reggae #livereggae #texasmusic #austinmusic #atxreggae

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@r25david @TxStormChasers @KXAN_Weather Nice photos. Frost flowers (?). Photo of similar ice formation in my NW of Austin yard this AM. @TxStormChasers @KXAN_Weather

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YNP Bison & Bird #FindYourPark #Yellowstone

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YNP Black Bear #Yellowstone, #FindYourPark