The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's ...

American students learned the basics of the state they call home in elementary school – its capital, Senators, state animal and flag. Each state boasts unique symbols based on its history and greatest ...

Everywhere you go in the United States, there are several "official" things that are claimed as representative of any state that you're in. These include state birds, state flowers and even state ...

(STACKER) – U.S. history buffs might be experts on the details of state geography and capitals, but fewer may claim to know each of the 50 states’ nicknames. Every state has one, whether it’s official ...

Everyone knows Arizona is nicknamed the Grand Canyon State. But did you know it's also been called the Baby State or the Sweetheart State at various points in history? Arizona didn't have an official ...

Every four years, the presidential race provides an opportunity for a refresher course on state nicknames. Commentator John Carroll offers his view of these adopted names. Louisiana is officially ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state’s nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...