Famous Places

Famous Places
August 13, 2011


Some of the most important places that I've visited which made a huge impact on my life.

1. Sat at the piano of Mozart in his house in Salzburg, Austria
2. Visited the Ann Frank house in Amsterdam, Holland
3. Toured the American cemetery in Normandy, France (Saving Private Ryan by Steven Spielburg)
4. Witnessed the prison camp at Auschwitz, Poland (Schlindler's List by Steven Spielburg) {photos}
5. Toured the WWII battle fields of Bastogne, Belgium
6. Viewed the WWII landing sites at Point Du Hoc, Omaha and Normany, France {photos}
7. Witnessed the nazi prison camp at Dachu in Munich, Germany
8. Visited the American cemetery in Hamm, Luxemburg and the grave of General Patton WWII fame
9. Toured the city of Berlin in 1980 and saw the spot where John F. Kennedy gave his famous 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech
10. Visited the city of Salzburg, Austria where the peace treaty of WWII was signed.
11. Toured the home and museum of Simon Bartholdi designer of the statue of liberty in Comar, France {photos}
12. Stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington where the movie 'The Audie Murphy Story' was filmed and featured Audie Murphy the most decorated soldier in American history


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