Topic: us
Definition:

  • North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean
  • achieved independence in 1776

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    U.S. Senate
    Official site of "the living symbol of our union of states." Connect with Senators, and learn about Senate committees, legislation, records, art, history, schedules, news, tours, and visits. Reference material is included too.
    http://www.senate.gov/

    United States Census Bureau
    Demographic information and analyses.
    http://www.census.gov/

    United States House of Representatives
    Information on the lower body of the federal legislature: about the legislative process, this week's House calendar, committee schedules, roll call vote records, and links to House committees and individual members of Congress.
    http://www.house.gov/

    The Internet Movie Database
    Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules.
    http://www.imdb.com/