Flag of the United States
The flag of the United States is the nation's most widely recognized symbol. The Origin of the American Flag
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The Sunshine State
State nickname: The Sunshine State Florida's nickname is The Sunshine State, and it was adopted officially by Florida legislature in 1970.
Ponce de Leon saw Florida for the first time on Palm Sunday on April 2, 1513 - he then named it "Pascua de Florida,"meaning "Feast of Flowers". According to popular legend, Ponce de Leon discovered Florida while searching for the Fountain of Youth. Florida
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The Golden State
California is the most diverse state in the United States. California Flag – The historic Bear Flag was raised at Sonoma on June 14, 1846, by American settlers. The star imitated the lone star of Texas. A grizzly bear represented the many bears seen in the state. The word “California Republic” was placed beneath the star and bear.
California is home to the 'Avocado Capital of the World'; it is also the birthplace of the Internet California
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The Garden State
New Jersey played a critical role in the Revolutionary War. More battles were fought in New Jersey than in any other colony, and General George Washington's victories at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton marked important strategic turning points. Washington dressed his troops in beige and dark blue, colors that would later be used for the New Jersey state flag. New Jersey was the very first state to sign the Bill of Rights.
The state motto is “Liberty and Prosperity.” New Jersey
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