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Rust Belt

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The Rust Belt is a place in the USA.

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Bethlehem Steel (1).JPG
It is near the Great Lakes. Many big factories were there. Now, some buildings are empty.
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Fisher Body plant 21.jpg
This can feel sad. Do you like big cities?

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Emerging US megaregions with cities labeled.png
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Sectors of US Economy as Percent of GDP...
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Cargill S Superior elevator.jpg
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Fisher Body plant 21.jpg
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The disused Huber coal breaker in Ashley,...
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