"These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you." Alicia Keys sure knows how to serenade the vibrant, bustling life of the Big Apple. Today"s homepage image takes us to Union Square in lower Manhattan. At this historic intersection, you can find statues of George Washington—the oldest statue in any park in NYC—and Abraham Lincoln, crafted by the sculptor Henry Kirke Brown. In 1882, workers exercised their rights to free speech and assembly, organizing the first Labor Day parade here. In 1997, Union Square was recognized as a National Historic Landmark due to its importance in US labor history. These days, you"re more likely to see street chess players, musicians, skateboarders, dance crews, and vendors of all types in the square.
Union Square, Manhattan
Today in History
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Union Square, Manhattan
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National Mushroom Month
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Celebrating World Art Day
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Go Fly a Kite Day
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Arbor Day
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National Merry-Go-Round Day
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The Millennium at 20
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Cetacean Saturday
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An opulent backdrop for a historic event
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I m here! Take a look at me!
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Italy s submerged village
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Let s get lost
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A perfect day to fly your flag
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