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Guiding ships through history. National Lighthouse Day
Every August 7, National Lighthouse Day shines a light on the beacons that have guided ships safely along America's coasts for centuries. The date commemorates the Lighthouse Act of 1789, signed into law by President George Washington.
Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, North Carolina
Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland, Maine
Salt cones on Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Cape Neddick Light in York, Maine
Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine
Star trails over Ålesund, Norway
Chicago Harbor Light on Lake Michigan
Alligator Reef Light in the Florida Keys