Dream Postcard Project

By: Vincent Ingram

Winter PalaceSaint Petersburg, Russia

The Winter Palace was from 1732 to 1917 the home of many Russian Monarchs. It is near Palace Embankment and the Palace Square. In 1917 the storming of the palace became a symbol of the Russian Revolution. This palace was built on monumental scale to show the might of Imperial Russia. I would like to visit this place because we studied a lot about it in language arts and in history class. One other reason I would like to visit The Winter Palace is because it is were the Russian Revolution started.

Novgorod Russia

Novgorod is one of the most historical cities in Russia, it was founded in the 9th or 10th century. Built along the Volkhov River Novgorod was one of the biggest trading cities during the 10th century. I would like to visit Novgorod because it was one of the oldest cities in Russia. I would also like to visit Novgorod because it has been said that in the Norse sagas 4 Viking kings sought refuge at Novgorod.

Pearl HarborHawaii, United States Of America

Pearl Harbor also known to the Hawaiians as Pu`uloa is a lagoon harbor on the island of O`ahu. Most of the harbor is an US naval base, the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese made a big impact on American history. The reason I would like to visit Pearl Harbor is because of the big role it played in making America join the war.

MauiHawaii, United States Of America

Maui is the second largest islands in Hawaii. Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island's name in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, a Polynesian navigator credited with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. According to that legend, Hawaiʻiloa named the island of Maui after his son, who in turn was named for the demigod Māui. The reason I want to visit Maui is because I have always wanted to go to Hawaii and it has great beaches.

Hong KongChina

Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the First Opium War during 1839 1842. The colony was occupied by Japan during the Pacific War, after which the British resumed control until 1997, when China resumed control. The reason I would like to visit Hong Kong is because we learned a bit about Hong Kong in class and because I know people that live there.

NanjingChina

Nanjing has been the capital of China many times, its name means Southern Capital in Chinese. With a population of over 5 million Nanjing has become the second largest commercial center in the east China region. Back when there were medieval travelers a Chinese traveler Zheng he launched his expedition in Nanjing. I would like to visit Nanjing because during my medieval travels project I learned about Zheng he and how he launched his ship from Nanjing.

Tokyo Japan

Tokyo is the current capital of Japan with 13 million people currently living there. Tokyo was originally a small fishing village named Edo. It is now one of the worlds most populated metropolitan area. The reason I would like to visit Tokyo is because me friend lives there.

HiroshimaJapan

Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. Hiroshima is most commonly remembered because it was the first city to have a nuclear bomb used on. The reason I would like to visit Hiroshima is because it symbolized the end of WWII.

Buenos AiresArgentina

Buenos Aires is the second largest metropolitan area in all of South America. Buenos Aires is the top tourist destination because of its European looking architecture. The reason I want to visit Buenos Aires is because my mom was born there and it has cool buildings.

Moron Buenos Aires, Argentina

Morón is a city the Argentine province of Buenos Aires, it was settled by the Querandi people. The site later became a stop along the Camino Real from Buenos Aires to Córdoba. The reason I would like to visit Moron is because my grandma lives there.

Citations

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mor%C3%B3n,_Buenos_Aires• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanjing• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_kong• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maui• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Harbor• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novgorod• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_Palace