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  • @frand9174
    @frand9174 Před měsícem +84

    The White House is the President's home. The Capitol is the seat of government.. the Senate and the House of Representatives.

    • @andrewholden1501
      @andrewholden1501 Před měsícem +2

      After extensive research (5 minutes on Wikipedia), I think the American President is equivalent to the Portuguese President and Prime Minister (one guy for both roles). The White House is both his home and office, so it's the seat of what you would call the government. The Capitol is where Congress (similar to your Assembly) meets.
      I say "what you would call the government" because of a difference in terminology. Many European countries call the specific group of people elected and/or appointed into office a government, and the government is replaced in each election. In America, the Government is the set of institutions that that run the country, and has been in continuous operation since we ratified the constitution. What a European might call a government, we would call an "administration".

    • @bobprivate8575
      @bobprivate8575 Před měsícem +6

      @@andrewholden1501 Or, you could break it down that the White House is the home to the head of Executive Branch of the government, and the Capitol Building is the home of the Legislative branch.

    • @andrewholden1501
      @andrewholden1501 Před měsícem +2

      @@bobprivate8575 Agreed. My goal was to map our concepts to their Portuguese equivalents. I understand such an analogy would be imperfect, but it would be good enough to help André understand the purpose of both institutions.

    • @MrChosenOne757
      @MrChosenOne757 Před měsícem

      Basically congress

    • @mikecarew8329
      @mikecarew8329 Před měsícem +2

      The Lincoln Memorial is almost a colorful experience - especially at night.
      The Federal Govt has three branches. Executive, led by the President (he is head of state and runs the government with help from his cabinet secretaries - whom he appoints but must be confirmed by the Senate); the Legislative branch (The Congress, which is bicameral - 100 Senators serving staggered 6-year terms and it is 2 Senators per state and a 435-member House of Representatives serving simultaneous 2-year terms; and finally the Judiciary which handles federal court cases (most court cases are handled by state and municipal courts) - there are three levels to the Federal Court system: the trial level, the Circuit or appellate court level and then atop it all the Supreme Court. The White House (executive branch) and the US Capitol building (Congress / the Legislative Branch) sit at opposite ends of Pennsylvania Ave. behind the US Capitol / across the street is the US Supreme Court. Many of the other buildings in town are either executive branch agencies (the Treasury Department, etc.), congressional office buildings, and lobbyist / lawyer offices.
      Overall, these folks tried to squeeze too much in a short timeframe. DC van be a week and only scratch the surface. Philly deserves 3 days, NYC of course is endless, …but great video editing by them.
      We lost 26 from my NY suburban village of 20,000, and my cousin’s firefighter father-in-law. I did well at the museum until the display of passenger’s luggage from one of the planes and one was fire truck themed pajamas of like a 4 year old boy. 😢
      Friends was filmed entirely in Los Angeles . They just used establishing shots of NYC.

  • @NannyB.
    @NannyB. Před měsícem +64

    It is a shame they didn't see Washington D.C. in the springtime when the cherry trees are blossoming and it is so pretty!

    • @irenebecker6557
      @irenebecker6557 Před měsícem +4

      I was going to say the same thing. I had the pleasure to see it myself, and it was so beautiful.

  • @Rod-Wheeler
    @Rod-Wheeler Před měsícem +60

    France gave the Statue of Liberty to America in 1885.

    • @alwaysncognito4588
      @alwaysncognito4588 Před měsícem +4

      There is a duplicate statue in France but on a much smaller scale.

  • @Charlee1776
    @Charlee1776 Před měsícem +47

    The "smoke" you asked about is actually just steam from the sewers beneath the streets where the water is still a bit warmer than the surface temperature (you may notice they are there in winter).

    • @boki1693
      @boki1693 Před měsícem +4

      I also saw somewhere that the steam is part of the heating system for the buildings passing through the pipes.

    • @TangentOmega
      @TangentOmega Před měsícem +3

      I always assumed it came from the subway.

    • @christopherlane5238
      @christopherlane5238 Před měsícem +10

      New York city still has a large steam powered infrastructure network. Too expensive to replace and still functions well enough. Powers more than just heat, ifrc.

    • @bradleyshort1009
      @bradleyshort1009 Před měsícem +7

      A lot of buildings in NY still use steam for heat. The steam on the streets is from that system, it’s pretty extensive.

    • @word42069
      @word42069 Před měsícem

      It’s actually the steam network that is still in operation in parts of the city. Additionally, some buildings have their own mini power plants which release heat/etc when in use.

  • @louisesmith4251
    @louisesmith4251 Před měsícem +30

    in the spring those Cherry blossoms around the tidal basin are spectacular

  • @dianefurlong2911
    @dianefurlong2911 Před měsícem +16

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! Your enthusiasm for our Country is refreshing. I’ve lived in Northeast US my entire life. It’s impressive how many landmarks you’ve recognized.

  • @pacmon5285
    @pacmon5285 Před měsícem +11

    That bit where you didn't seem to know what was going on... That's a king Kong hand (and video of face). It's meant to look like he's climbing the building because in the movie that's the building he climbs.

    • @brianorrell3009
      @brianorrell3009 Před měsícem

      Hard to believe that the original was filmed 91 years ago. Clip from the 1933 version: czcams.com/video/j9T6WtLQDFE/video.html

  • @cee8mee
    @cee8mee Před měsícem +22

    "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof" inscribed on the Liberty Bell. The crack means it can no longer be rung.

    • @kerryharris7751
      @kerryharris7751 Před měsícem

      i has actually cracked 3 times. the first being the first time it was rung. it is still ‘tapped’ on special occasions

    • @kerryharris7751
      @kerryharris7751 Před měsícem

      cool!!! your own statue!

    • @kerryharris7751
      @kerryharris7751 Před měsícem

      empire state bldg

    • @kerryharris7751
      @kerryharris7751 Před měsícem

      that is smog. remember we have tons of cars! l.a. is bad also

    • @cee8mee
      @cee8mee Před měsícem +1

      @@Rhov9
      Revolutionary urban legend, probably made up by a journalist to bring some additional pomp to the occasion. But the history of the bell is very interesting.

  • @inthedarkanonymous5625
    @inthedarkanonymous5625 Před měsícem +23

    It’s called The Reflecting Pool

  • @bobtedeman5975
    @bobtedeman5975 Před měsícem +62

    I pray the Lord allows you to make your way to the US. We need people like you here who will truly appreciate all it has to offer. We have too easily taken our blessings for granted. I am guilty of it myself. Thanks for all the great reactions. Have a wonderful day.

    • @Reno_Slim
      @Reno_Slim Před měsícem +2

      How, exactly, will praying help him to achieve that goal?

    • @Atuami
      @Atuami Před měsícem +7

      ​​@@Reno_Slimhow exactly does portraying your difference in belief in a CZcams comment change anything? you have the freedom to express yourself and your beliefs- yet you use that opportunity to belittle a person spreading positive intention and motive because their beliefs and outlooks on life are different from yours. what's the point? you could simply support the intention of the comment or ignore it, but no. because you don't believe in a god, and that makes you better and smarter.

    • @garycamara9955
      @garycamara9955 Před měsícem +2

      Come to Sonoma county Nor Cal. I will shiw you the wineries.

    • @benjaylehman
      @benjaylehman Před měsícem +1

      @@Atuamithey literally only asked how that would help

    • @Atuami
      @Atuami Před měsícem +2

      @@benjaylehman okay, then I will ask you to further elaborate. what was the intent of the comment?

  • @elleniasiello6271
    @elleniasiello6271 Před měsícem +12

    Thank you for being so nice how you speak of our country. I really appreciate that .Hope you come to America she is beautiful. 😊❤

  • @OkiePeg411
    @OkiePeg411 Před měsícem +24

    Every time I see the national mall, I think immediately of Forrest Gump when he jumps into the reflecting pool and hugs Jenny!!! 😊

  • @doctavinnie6361
    @doctavinnie6361 Před měsícem +11

    Liberty Bell - The Pennsylvania Assembly ordered the Bell in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges, Pennsylvania's original Constitution. It speaks of the rights and freedoms valued by people the world over. A funny story, written about 25 years ago. A journalist visited the liberty bell, angered by the big crack in it, he researched and found out the bell foundry that made it is still making bells. He wrote them a letter to complain about the crack. The current bell company owner said they would be happy to replace it, if we would simply return it in it's original packaging :).

    • @courtneyraymer6586
      @courtneyraymer6586 Před měsícem +2

      I love your story about the attempted return of the Liberty Bell 😂! Another bit of Pennsylvania history I love is the fact that the Mason-Dixon line(s) really is the boundary of Pennsylvania. I was even taught in school (some 70 years ago) that it was an imaginary line between north and south. It seems Charles II owed William Penn some money that he didn’t have, and he paid Penn off with land in the New World. Mason and Dixon were the surveyors who drew the real Mason Dixon lines

  • @baskervillebee6097
    @baskervillebee6097 Před měsícem +7

    If you stand in Battery Park, and hold your palm out flat, you can work with the camera holder to center Lady Liberty on your hand. It looks like you are holding her.
    A photograph to make you smile whenever you look at it.

  • @JIMBEARRI
    @JIMBEARRI Před měsícem +7

    You get to see the reflection of the Washington Monument that why it's called the "Reflecting pool". It is 2030 feet long by 167 feet wide [approx. 620 by 50 meters]. Look Up : Liberty Bell.
    That isn't "smoke"; it's steam. New York City has the oldest and largest underground steam heating system in the world. It has been operating since 1882. Many of the buildings in midtown Manhattan are supplied with steam from huge power plants along the rivers. What you see in movies and TV shows is excess steam being vented to the streets. There are approx. 100 miles of steam lines supplying over 1,500 buildings.

  • @jburnett8152
    @jburnett8152 Před měsícem +8

    It's such a nice video. Not a single complaint. Very enjoyable and I hope they have the very best time. ❤

  • @bloodbringerstyx943
    @bloodbringerstyx943 Před měsícem +24

    I love your videos so much man! I found you like 2 weeks ago and I've been binging your content! I feel like I rarely ever see Europeans complementing or enjoying America and American Culture. I hope you can make it here one day! You should try to do an American snacks/food review. Love from Michigan 🇺🇸

    • @european-reacts
      @european-reacts  Před měsícem +3

      Glad you like them! 🙏

    • @unkeymoo
      @unkeymoo Před měsícem +2

      I watch tons of Europeans complimenting America. Either you're not looking very hard or you're watching the wrong ones.

    • @JustMe-dc6ks
      @JustMe-dc6ks Před měsícem

      Thank you.

  • @EolianRichards
    @EolianRichards Před měsícem +15

    This is off topic and I know you'll probably never see it but there's a state called New Mexico and I see that you like scenic areas and New Mexico is like a painter's Paradise when it comes to beautiful landscapes so I have a video for you that called (10 Best places to visit in New Mexico - Travel video) by touropia.😊

    • @susanengel-ix8bl
      @susanengel-ix8bl Před měsícem +1

      You are so right, I went through there like 3 times by train 🚆, it's gorgeous 💗

  • @DashRiprock513
    @DashRiprock513 Před měsícem +12

    What you see on the street isn't smoke it's steam..... New York has a full steam system you'll have to check in too.

  • @user-oh2hs6jh5x
    @user-oh2hs6jh5x Před měsícem +4

    Andre, the first Capital of the USA was in New York City, from 1785 until 1790. The Capital was then moved to Philadelphia's Congress Hall until 1800. It has been in Washington, DC since. I also want to say what a lovely and happy couple these two were. The woman has a permanent smile on her face. I'm going over to their page and leave a like and a comment for them.

  • @mikeg.4211
    @mikeg.4211 Před měsícem +4

    The Capitol building has the US Senate on one side and the House of Representatives on the other side. This is the building where our legislature meets, debates and votes on new laws. All federal laws are made here. Senators serve for six year terms and representatives serve for two year terms. Some of the monomunets they were showing were The Washington Monument (the tall skinny structure; The Lincoln Memorial; the Korean War Memorial (the statues of soldiers); and the Vietnam War Memorial (the large black structure with the names of all of the dead on it). The president lives in the White House, and also that is where the president's offices are located.

  • @darleneshriver3270
    @darleneshriver3270 Před měsícem +2

    I love my country, America, north america, and remembering what it was is great to see. It is sad , knowing what it is becoming!

    • @cindyhorn865
      @cindyhorn865 Před měsícem

      Yes. What our country “was” It was magnificent!
      Unfortunately Things have happened to try to take that away 😢🇺🇸

  • @austinfry4138
    @austinfry4138 Před měsícem +1

    New to your videos, but love how much you love America. Feels like a lot of Americans forget how great this country really is and its nice seeing how you can appreciate it from afar. Hope one day you get to make the journey!

  • @justinmcgough3958
    @justinmcgough3958 Před měsícem +2

    The "smoke" is steam from heated pipes. Sometimes the pressurized steam pipes build too much pressure so it gets released throughout the city where the pressure is highest.

  • @OkiePeg411
    @OkiePeg411 Před měsícem +7

    I can't believe they didn't go to the Tomb of the unknowns and watch the changing of the guards.

  • @pamabernathy8728
    @pamabernathy8728 Před měsícem +7

    André, please remember to check the weather forecast before you travel to the US.
    For example, many places are not pleasant in summer, unless you & family are OK with high temperatures, & in many parts of the US, also VERY HIGH HUMIDITY.
    We traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, & also north east Texas -- Tyler, Texas.
    We went several times in summer, due to summer school vacation time of our sons. Oh, also to Painesville Township, Ohio, near Lake Erie -- BEAUTIFUL BEACHES!! Calm water, lots of driftwood & some beaches have "sea" shells.
    I am very old, now, & when we are walking around on hot, humid days, it is hard on me.
    No problem when I was younger & without health problems.😮
    I honestly didn't mind the weather.
    I grew up in a hot, dry climate, with no air conditioning & not even good fans.
    That was MISERY.
    Blessings to you & your sweet family.

  • @elkins4406
    @elkins4406 Před měsícem +6

    They got so lucky with the weather in NYC! Look at those blue skies!
    What you see coming up from the ground in footage of New York is steam. New York gets very cold in the winter, but the subway system and associated tunnels underground are warmer. So are all of the underground passages that are part of the city's sewage system - the catch basins for the storm sewers and so on. There are also tunnels designed to move steam itself around to heat the buildings. So steam rises from all those tunnels up through grates in the sidewalk. It often isn't very nice-smelling, but it is atmospheric!

    • @EliF-ge5bu
      @EliF-ge5bu Před měsícem

      I am from NYC and blue skies is common here.

    • @elkins4406
      @elkins4406 Před měsícem

      @@EliF-ge5bu Yes, I used to live there too. As I remember it, though, February wasn't the best time of year for blue skies. I mean, sure, it was sometimes clear, but it seems to me that in February, you also stood a pretty good chance of it being just rainy.

    • @EliF-ge5bu
      @EliF-ge5bu Před měsícem

      @@elkins4406 it’s winter so it can get dark, but we do get clear sky days in February and those days are not uncommon even in February. And oh, you are wrong about the steam. You won’t see them in Queens, only in certain parts of Manhattan. They are not coming from the subway or the sewers. They are coming from the steam pipes. NYC operates the largest steam heating system in the world.

    • @elkins4406
      @elkins4406 Před měsícem

      @@EliF-ge5bu Ah. Well, I suppose I may well be misremembering Februaries as gloomier than they actually were. I haven't lived in New York since 1990, so it has been a while.

    • @garycamara9955
      @garycamara9955 Před měsícem

      Is a blue sky unusual? We have then every day.

  • @carolburnett190
    @carolburnett190 Před měsícem +9

    The White House is where the president lives. There are offices there, too, but they’re for White House staff. The Capitol is where the government operates. The Senate and House of Representatives meet here in their respective chambers and they also have individual offices there with their staff. It occurs to me that I’m not sure where the various committees meet. For example, one of the representatives from my state is on the Armed Forces Committee and they meet regularly.

  • @creinicke1000
    @creinicke1000 Před měsícem +7

    There's a town in Kansas named Manhattan KS, The little apple 🍎

  • @Cookie-K
    @Cookie-K Před měsícem +14

    Look at Andre and his little Lady Liberty! 🥰🇺🇸
    I cant wait to see that profile picture of you smiling in front of her.... May you be blessed enough to fulfill all of your traveling dreams 😊

  • @seanmccloskey7780
    @seanmccloskey7780 Před měsícem +2

    I’ve lived in Northeast Philadelphia for over 38 years. Now I’m 40 minutes outside of the city but it is an amazing city to visit! And not too far from Gettysburg.

  • @georgemetz7277
    @georgemetz7277 Před měsícem +3

    Good on ya for guessing the places they don't bother or know to tell us.

  • @reindeer7752
    @reindeer7752 Před měsícem +6

    The White House is purposely not huge and grandiose because the president is not a monarch. The Capitol building is grand because it is the seat of government.

  • @marksoldinger342
    @marksoldinger342 Před měsícem +1

    That is not smoke, it is steam. Most of Manhattan's buildings are headed by steam and that steam is made by the utility company Consolidated Edison and is pumped throughout the Island thru underground pipes. The steam you see is created by water, caused by condensation, dripping on those hot pipes.

  • @ItsBlueOfficial
    @ItsBlueOfficial Před měsícem +1

    Fun Fact: Philadelphia was actually the nation's first capitol before DC. Pennsylvania itself is also widely regarded as the most history-rich state in the entire U.S. It is where the Declaration of Independence was signed, the American flag was created, where the American Revolution started, and where the country itself began. 🇺🇸

  • @jimbro5223
    @jimbro5223 Před měsícem +1

    The Liberty bell was mounted in the cupola of Liberty Hall. That's the old building that was shown in their stop in Philly. After the Declaration of Independence was sighed which took place in Liberty Hall, it was rung to announce the formation of the United States of American. At some point it later developed a crack.

  • @babs4833
    @babs4833 Před měsícem +2

    The "smoke" is steam coming from underground structures, especially the subway system.

  • @thomasnelson6161
    @thomasnelson6161 Před měsícem +1

    The smoke coming from the ground is vapor from the drainage system escaping when its very cold. Like how you can see your breathe.

  • @kayrosis5523
    @kayrosis5523 Před měsícem +1

    The one thing to remember when visiting the United States.
    America is a continent, not just a country. Yes, you can visit Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City on the same trip, but you cannot visit those 3 and also see Denver, Santa Fe and Phoenix. That's a different trip. You would not imagine seeing Lisbon and Kyiv in a single weekend trip. The Empire State Building and the Grand Canyon are as far from each other as Lisbon and Kyiv. You can visit both, but unless you have weeks at hand, you're not going to be able to visit both at once. There is so much to America, all of it is worth seeing, but it's not small, one movie frame to the next might only be seconds, but America is vast. Never forget, you'll never see America in a week. 6 months, minimum and even then you just get an outline. It will take you years to really see America

  • @rossihendrix6150
    @rossihendrix6150 Před měsícem

    came across your page today and your love for US is unmatched. Im from Minnesota, USA i hope your channel blows up so you can visit here!!! we rooting for you bro

  • @TanyaQueen182
    @TanyaQueen182 Před měsícem +3

    I really enjoy these types of videos! Love seeing America through new eyes.

    • @garycamara9955
      @garycamara9955 Před měsícem

      If you want to see America, get out of New York.

    • @benjaylehman
      @benjaylehman Před měsícem

      @@garycamara9955you do realize New York is PART of America, right?

  • @kerryharris7751
    @kerryharris7751 Před měsícem +2

    martin luther king gave a wonderful speech in d.c. ‘i have a dream’ kennedy gave a powerful speech also. ‘ask not what your country can do, ask what you can do for your country’ we memorized pres. lincolns speech in 5th grade.

  • @texasgoddess323
    @texasgoddess323 Před měsícem

    This guy must be a professional photographer! Great job!

  • @macattack144
    @macattack144 Před měsícem

    As an American living in Boston, I'd like to say your home country of Portugal is absolutely stunning and definitely an underrated place visit

  • @cheryla7480
    @cheryla7480 Před měsícem +1

    The steam you see rising up from the streets of New York is because of the hundreds of miles of steam pipes below the city, run by Con Edison that heat and cool the buildings of New York. Their system is the oldest and largest in the country.

  • @colinjames7569
    @colinjames7569 Před měsícem

    I love seeing people visit America. It is a stunning place to live. We have a lot to offer on all levels. I’m surprised more people don’t come here. It is amazing. On all levels

  • @40Acres_and_A_Mule
    @40Acres_and_A_Mule Před měsícem +1

    It's steam not smoke all the buildings are connected to a large steam facility for heating.

  • @revgurley
    @revgurley Před měsícem +1

    Another reason to react to Schoolhouse Rock! They teach short history lessons to music so it's easier to remember. They were staples during Saturday morning cartoons. The easiest way to explain is that the US Government contains 3 parts: The Executive Branch (President living in the White House, police), The Legislative Branch (makes the laws. Elected by people to represent them locally in DC. In the Capital, there are two chambers), and the Judicial Branch (courts, Supreme Court, who decide if laws created by the Legislative Branch and signed by the Executive Branch are Constitutional or not. It's a system of "checks and balances" so no one branch, including the president, can have too much power.

  • @marinarichter3461
    @marinarichter3461 Před měsícem +1

    Your enthusiasum reminds me of my excitement returning home after many, many years and brings to mind a Henry Van Dyke poem. Here are the poem's first two stanzas. Hope you enjoy as much as I and, if yes, hope you look up the entire poem.
    America for Me - Henry Van Dyke - June 1909
    'Tis fine to see the Old World and travel up and down
    Among the famous palaces and cities of renown,
    To admire the crumbly castles and the statues of the kings
    But now I think I've had enough of antiquated things.
    So it's home again, and home again, America for me!
    My heart is turning home again and there I long to be,
    In the land of youth and freedom, beyond the ocean bars,
    Where the air is full of sunlight and the flag is full of stars.

  • @creinicke1000
    @creinicke1000 Před měsícem +9

    Washington, and Lincoln.. Creators of the American soul.

    • @Salty_Balls
      @Salty_Balls Před měsícem +2

      Washington would have hated Lincoln.

    • @wandapease-gi8yo
      @wandapease-gi8yo Před měsícem

      Jefferson, Adams, Washington and Lincoln. Creators of the American Soul.

  • @trollingpcgames
    @trollingpcgames Před měsícem +2

    It’s steam from New Yorks heating system. There are hundreds of miles of steam pipes under new York that are used for heating cooling and humidifying buildings.
    Steam is also vented from the subway sometimes.

  • @sixslinger9951
    @sixslinger9951 Před měsícem +4

    I really hope you come to America. We would love to have you!

  • @inthedarkanonymous5625
    @inthedarkanonymous5625 Před měsícem +4

    Yes. The Gettysburg speech.

  • @pauladuncanadams1750
    @pauladuncanadams1750 Před měsícem +2

    If you do go there, please, please carve out more time for Philly. It deserves a few days. It's a lovely town with so much history.

  • @outerspacecowboyz
    @outerspacecowboyz Před měsícem +1

    Washington DC is even more iconic for America. Please go there. Even so breathtaking for Americans to visit for the first time.

  • @R777-RLM
    @R777-RLM Před měsícem

    Great video, André, and in case nobody answered your question - it's coming out of vents located next to the street. Large plants in the city make steam, which is piped into buildings to be used in heat radiators.

  • @louisesmith4251
    @louisesmith4251 Před měsícem +6

    I believe the Liberty Bell was placed there to celebrate an anniversary of the Pennsylvania Assembly. Later, the Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia,

    • @seekexplorewander
      @seekexplorewander Před měsícem +3

      Native Philadelphian here and local tour guide, history teacher, and history buff. You're almost there. The Liberty Bell WAS the bell hanging in the bell tower of the Pennsylvania State House, which later, AFTER the revolution, became known as Independence Hall because of its association with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution both being drafter, debated, and signed there. The bell was made in London, which always cracks people up....see what I did there.....but cracked upon its first ringing. It was sent locally to the bell makers Pass and Stowe to be recast..twice...but the damn thing kept cracking eventually getting its large, iconic crack sometime mostly likely in the 1840s after nearly a century of use - it was rung to call lawmakers to assembly when it was still the state house. After recognizing its significance in history, they decided not to try and ring it any more to avoid further damaging it. Two fun facts - the bell itself was not that famous until the later 1830s when anti-slavery journals and leaders starting referring to it as the Liberty Bell. Second, after it gained famed the city would allow it to travel around the country for various important events such as the Chicago's Columbian Fair/Exposition in 1893 (where the Ferris Wheel was first put into operation) but over time the city recognized the importance of the bell as a tourist attraction and the threat it could face from travel, what we would call terrorist threats today, and people trying to shave pieces off of it, so in the early 1900's they took it back never to loan out again.

  • @christopherstephenjenksbsg4944

    Washington, DC, is officially the "Federal District." It was only named Washington after George Washington's death in 1799. He refused to allow the city to be named after him while he was still alive.
    The Capitol Building in Washington is where Congress meets. It is a legislature that has two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress makes the laws, which the President must either sign or veto. If the President vetoes a law passed by Congress, the veto can be overidden by a two-thirds vote of Congress in each house.
    The President is the Chief Executive and Head of State. It is his/her responsibility to administer and enforce the laws passed by Congress. He/she is also the Commander-in-Chief of all branches of the military.
    Philadelphia is the home of the old State House, which is now called Independence Hall. It is where the Continental Congress met for several years. The Declaration of Independence was ratified there, dated July 4, 1776, which traditionally marks the birthday of the United States of America. It is always where the Constitutional Convention met in the 1780s, which established the Constution of the United State of America -- the Constitution under which we still operate (although there have been many amendments).
    The Liberty Bell was the bell hung in the tower of Indendence Hall. It was rung when the US declared independence from Great Britain. It started cracking very early on and was recast several times. Finally it cracked severely at the death of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835 that it could no longer be rung. It was taken down and put on display, which is when it became known as the Liberty Bell.
    I grew up in NYC in the 1960s, and I lived just north of the city in Yonkers when the 9/11 attacks happened. I knew six people who died that day. One was the son of a good friend of mine. In Yonkers we were close enough to smell the stench of it for weeks when the wind was blowing in our direction. I'm afraid I've never been able to handle going to the memorial. It was too traumatic.
    You mention the cost of housing in NYC. I grew up in Chelsea, a neighborhood of rowhouses or "brownstones" as New Yorkers call them. When we moved out in 1973, the brownstones in our neighborhood were selling for about $25,000. Now those exact same buildings are selling for $3 million!
    NYC has changed a whole lot since I was a kid. Then, the Empire State Building was still the tallest building in the world, and even now it is one of the most beautiful skyscrapers ever built. I had a clear view of it from my bedroom windows when I was a kid. I didn't know how lucky I was!

  • @carolcraig9008
    @carolcraig9008 Před 22 dny

    It’s beautiful there in the Spring and Summer

  • @johns1385
    @johns1385 Před měsícem +1

    Great reaction brother. Hope that someday, you realize your dream of visiting America.

  • @pamabernathy8728
    @pamabernathy8728 Před měsícem +2

    Over 20 years ago, my husband & our youngest son were in Times Square as part of the school Historical Studies Tour.
    My husband was a chaperone (we live in Southern California, but he grew up in Virginia -- near Maryland & Washington, DC.
    And 1 of my dear husband's hobbies/ passions since childhood is history.
    He was actually correcting tour guides -- oops.
    Our son & his friends noticed "naughty" stores (adult) stores; Times Square was cleaned up, now more family friendly.

  • @tricia8727
    @tricia8727 Před měsícem

    I loved this one. That couple was so sweet. ❤ Truly amazing

  • @VNOltec
    @VNOltec Před měsícem

    The "Liberty Bell" was so named because when the word came that the Brits had surrendered in Yorktown (Ending the American Revolution), they rang that bell so hard for so long that it cracked.

  • @MarthaDwyer
    @MarthaDwyer Před měsícem

    Rev Martin Luther King was a Baptist minister at Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He became the leader during the fight for Black Civil Rights. He organized a bus boycott in Birmingham, Alabama, when Rosa Parks was arrested for daring to sit in the'white' seats. Read his 'Letters from Birmingham Jail' and his 'I Have A Dream' speech from the Lincoln Memorial steps. He was assassinated in 1968.
    Rev. Raphel Warnock is the preacher now at Rev. Kings church and is now a US Senator from Georgia.

  • @PatrickOneal-nl7xk
    @PatrickOneal-nl7xk Před měsícem

    I love my country and I thank God that he allowed for me to be born here. And I welcome all other countries to visit us and may you have a wonderful time visiting us here , May you have the best time ever. And it is true ... americans are very friendly and it isn't fake.

  • @OlTheremin
    @OlTheremin Před měsícem +1

    In regards to the smoke you see in New York, it’s actually steam! New York City has a dedicated system of steam pipes that many commercial buildings connect to for heating, cooling, and disinfection. This has been in operation for over 100 years!

  • @mlevi1467
    @mlevi1467 Před měsícem +3

    I’m from the area and there is always something to do

  • @CG68810
    @CG68810 Před měsícem +3

    Don't worry about stopping videos alot. You are stopping to give great input from you. One thing I would say is if you do stop, make sure you go back a little before you stop because I think you miss some things that they are saying that are important. We can't wait for you to visit the US. I truly hope it is all you imagined. We are far from perfect, with lots of issues, and currently so much division, but I do hope it will be worth your visit. You should do a live stream periodically and donations people give on those you can set aside for your trip!

  • @richardmartin9565
    @richardmartin9565 Před měsícem +2

    The US government has 3 branches: The Legislative (Congress), the Executive (President), and Judiciary (Supreme Court).
    The big building (capitol) is for Congress.
    Congress consists of 2 Houses: The House of Representatives represent the people's interests; the Senate represents the States.
    The division of powers is why the US doesn't govern its citizens like other countries.

  • @buckeyegirl16
    @buckeyegirl16 Před měsícem +1

    The constitution was signed in Philadelphia (aka Philly). Benjamin Franklin was also from there. Very historic city. Also known for the Philly cheesesteak, which u saw.

  • @thomasnelson6161
    @thomasnelson6161 Před měsícem

    I was in my fifth grade class room on 9/11. The teacher turned on the tv and it was on every channel. It took me a long time to understand what happened.

  • @PeterOConnell-pq6io
    @PeterOConnell-pq6io Před měsícem

    People from the USA are just as amazed to see these places, no matter how many times they have visited them.

  • @jjbud3124
    @jjbud3124 Před měsícem

    The smoke is only seen in the winter. It is coming from the drainage/sewer system under the streets. It is caused by warm air rising into cold air. It is fog.

  • @louisesmith4251
    @louisesmith4251 Před měsícem +3

    LOL Love your miniature Statue of Liberty 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤🗽

  • @dc76384
    @dc76384 Před měsícem +2

    So many things to see in the U.S. It's almost impossible to see it all. D.C, Philadelphia, and New York are all iconic American cities. So glad you seemed to enjoy yourselves. However I'll suggest the true treasure of the U.S is in our National Parks. Something to keep in mind on your next visit.

  • @phobiaone306
    @phobiaone306 Před měsícem

    The "Smoke" you see coming off the streets only happens when it gets cold, and the warm & moist air coming out of the sewer system hits the very cold air on the street.

  • @jjbud3124
    @jjbud3124 Před měsícem +1

    Philadelphia was the first Capitol of the US and it is where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Did you see the rocks in the background of Central Park? I climbed on those when I was a kid. I thought I was on a mountain.

  • @LiveFreeOrDieDH
    @LiveFreeOrDieDH Před měsícem +1

    It's steam coming out of underground pipes. Cheddar has done some interesting videos on the New York steam tunnel system.

  • @christinejones1772
    @christinejones1772 Před měsícem

    I think this is the 1st time I have seen a reaction video react to another reaction video 😂😅 but it works in experiencing it vicariously 👍 I live in California and visiting our country right along with you as I'm not able to do it myself❣️

  • @WHADATBOYNAMEIS
    @WHADATBOYNAMEIS Před měsícem

    Friends was set in NYC but filmed in Los Angeles, CA

  • @petermoua4583
    @petermoua4583 Před měsícem +1

    damn $9 for 1/2 lb of m&m in ny is insane. we get a whole lb of m&m for like $6 in central cali.

  • @susannelson9983
    @susannelson9983 Před měsícem

    The Liberty Bell is a replica, on the grounds where the fairly new Constitution Center is located in Philadelphia.

  • @jillkoop5682
    @jillkoop5682 Před měsícem

    Andre, you continue to impress me with your knowledge of history and american landmarks. I love your videos! ❤

  • @coloradocitizen6478
    @coloradocitizen6478 Před měsícem

    The smoke you are referring to is smog. Air pollution. Or it is the steam off the sewers if you are referring to what comes up out of the manholes.

  • @White_Tiger2169
    @White_Tiger2169 Před měsícem

    There are a lot of Soccer bars in NYC but mostly are run by Europeans, and most of Latin American countries.
    I was walking with friends to the movies one afternoon and this European came out telling us that his team from a city we never heard won.

  • @gmunden1
    @gmunden1 Před měsícem +2

    Times Square is named for the New York Times newspaper company located a block away on 41-42nd and 8th Avenue.

  • @sheilakelley4328
    @sheilakelley4328 Před měsícem +1

    You should visit Philadelphia and Boston for American history. Most cities in the US have a tourist information site & you can request information be mailed to you. It's usually free. All of the basic info about historic place will be the same a year from now except maybe the hours of operation.

  • @jenniferrowland1339
    @jenniferrowland1339 Před měsícem +1

    When your kiddo is old enough, I hope your family gets a chance to travel everywhere 💗

  • @WoosterCogburnn
    @WoosterCogburnn Před měsícem +1

    New York heats a lot of it’s buildings with steam. Some gets vented out into the sewer system and comes up through openings like manholes and drains.

  • @janfitzgerald3615
    @janfitzgerald3615 Před měsícem

    The center, main building of the White House, is the residence and some public meeting, reception rooms support rooms such as the kitchen. There are two wings that are attached to the center building, that’s were the President’s and First Lady’s business offices are. They have a later aerial view at about 3:00 minutes into the video when you can see the entire White House complex and you can see the wings. Also they didn’t want to build a castle as they were shedding the monarchy and wanted something more modest.
    Yes, the really large domes building is the capitol and that where Congress meets, both the House and Senate have their chambers there. In addition to that, there are the congressional office buildings nearby that house the individual office suites used by each Congress person and Senator, to augment the limited space in the United States Capitol. The office buildings house the individual offices of each U.S. Representative and Senator as well as committee hearing rooms, staff rooms, multiple cafeterias, and areas for support, committee, and maintenance and are connected to the main building by a series of tunnels.
    Don’t feel bad about confusing Washington State and Washington D.C. (the District of Columbia), it happens all the time and we residents of Washington State always have to add “State” when people ask where we’re from, so,they don’t assume we’re from the capitol.

  • @tinahairston6383
    @tinahairston6383 Před měsícem

    NY does not shut down. There are businesses that are open all night or into the wee morning hours and others that are opening back up for the day. There is constant motion which is why it's The City That Never Sleeps.

  • @theforgottenone666
    @theforgottenone666 Před měsícem

    Really hope you get the chance to come here. We welcome you, brother.

  • @revgurley
    @revgurley Před měsícem

    Within America, you can have two different, yet related, experiences. In places like NY, or LA, or New Orleans, or Orlando - do the touristy stuff! Become immersed in being IN a movie. And then go about two blocks away (or ask your subs), to find authentic food/art/lifestyle of the area. Both are fulfilling and fun.

  • @duaneweisbrich9810
    @duaneweisbrich9810 Před měsícem

    Andre', I thank you. I have learned s o much about my own country from you. Dear man, I truly hope you and your family visit us someday. Please keep the videos coming. Oh, and congrats on fatherhood.... from one dad to another.

  • @pamabernathy8728
    @pamabernathy8728 Před měsícem +1

    Plan on at least 3 days in each large US city you visit.
    You absolutely still won't want to leave -- lots to see, especially as you are interested in history, & pre-European history!!

  • @troycooper7180
    @troycooper7180 Před měsícem

    Philadelphia was actually our FIRST seat of government - BEFORE Washington, DC became our Capitaal. Philly is where the "Continental Congress" met in sessions and the cool bldg with the steeple-looking top-front and the statue of Armed Freedom is called Freedom Hall . It is also home of the original Philly CheeseSteak sandwich... whether Pat's or Geno's was the original or best is always a debate. Great video and great reaction my friend, André!

  • @DanielGerber-pj3fc
    @DanielGerber-pj3fc Před měsícem

    Andre! you would make a great American. To see some one so pro American is so great to see, it makes me feel good. Thank you.

  • @NerdyNanaSimulations
    @NerdyNanaSimulations Před měsícem

    The reason it is called Washington District of Columbia is because it is not in any state. States retained so much power they felt that if it was in a state the state would have to much sway over it, causing an unfair balance. So it is a district all it's own and free of any state authority.

  • @cheryla7480
    @cheryla7480 Před měsícem +2

    The Liberty Bell symbolizes freedom in the United States It was ordered by the PennsylvaniaAssembly in 1751 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of William Penny, Carter of Privileges.. Also famous because the first time they rang it…..it cracked.

  • @jeffhampton2767
    @jeffhampton2767 Před měsícem

    Philadelphia is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States it is known for having incredible and rare architecture. There is a lot of history and a lot of historical buildings and it is where America starts❤