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| − | + | '''Omaha''' is the largest city in [[Nebraska]], located in the far eastern portion of the state. It is the home of investor [[Warren Buffett]] and [[Creighton University]], and was the birthplace of [[Gerald Ford]]. It is ranked as the 8th most conservative large city in the [[United States]]. | |
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Omaha lies along the [[Missouri River]], and along with Council Bluffs in Iowa makes up the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. | Omaha lies along the [[Missouri River]], and along with Council Bluffs in Iowa makes up the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. | ||
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"Omaha Beach" was the code name for part of the [[D-Day]] invasion in 1944. | "Omaha Beach" was the code name for part of the [[D-Day]] invasion in 1944. | ||
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| + | Image:The_Old_Market.jpg|This is the arts district in downtown Omaha. The buildings are preserved warehouses from the late 19th century. | ||
| + | Image:OmahaNE_Aerial.jpg|Aerial view of Omaha. | ||
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[[Category:Nebraska Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Nebraska Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 02:56, June 25, 2015
Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, located in the far eastern portion of the state. It is the home of investor Warren Buffett and Creighton University, and was the birthplace of Gerald Ford. It is ranked as the 8th most conservative large city in the United States.
Omaha lies along the Missouri River, and along with Council Bluffs in Iowa makes up the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
"Omaha Beach" was the code name for part of the D-Day invasion in 1944.
- The Old Market.jpg
This is the arts district in downtown Omaha. The buildings are preserved warehouses from the late 19th century.
- OmahaNE Aerial.jpg
Aerial view of Omaha.