This small island, covering just 23 square miles, has had an outsized impact on the development of the United States, earning it the title of "The First City in America." ASMR vintage map analysis
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Manhattan, part of New York City, was originally settled by the Dutch in 1624 and called New Amsterdam. It became a major trading post and eventually grew into one of the world's most important financial and cultural centers. While not the first, Manhattan's impact on the development of the United States is undeniably profound.