the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for sweeping views of the city from the 70 floors up. Less famous than the Empire State Building, it actually has better views, letting visitors see Central Park and the entire downtown skyline, including the beautiful Empire State Building. On your way down, stop off on the 65th floor to experience the glamorous Rainbow Room and its spinning dance floor. If you have time, you may want to book the decadent Sunday brunch.

On the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and 51st Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a study in neo-gothic architecture. Several masses are held each day, and you may also take a self-guided tour available inside. The cathedral just completed a $177 million restoration, which repaired the massive stained glassThe first amendment to the US constitution is the basis to the
most powerful influence in American foreign policy decision-making
 the lobby.

Under the right to petition, lobbies representing foreign governments
seek to promote, block or shape US policies in the interest of that
country, a group of countries or a militant opposition. Lobbyists
on behalf of foreign causes became significant with the emergence
of the US as a world power after World War II.

Every foreign nation in conflict saw possible solutions in Washington.
Leaders from all corners of the world realized that understanding
and influencing the processes of government and opinion in the US
capital could open the doors to substantial military and economic
aid, the opportunity to buy arms, support in the United Nations
from a country with veto power and support from multilateral lending
agencies.

The most powerful