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boatman | 07:28 Tue 15th May 2001 | Phrases & Sayings

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How did America get its name?

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Named after Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), who made several voyages to the New World. Find out more about him here: http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=77157&toci
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