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Our 50 States: Delaware “The First State”

Our 50 States: Delaware “The First State”. David Commale November 19, 2007. Symbols of [Delaware]. The Capital is : Dover The state flower is: Peach Blossom The State Tree is: American Holly. State Flag.

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Our 50 States: Delaware “The First State”

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  1. Our 50 States:Delaware “The First State” David Commale November 19, 2007

  2. Symbols of [Delaware] • The Capital is : Dover • The state flower is: Peach Blossom • The State Tree is: American Holly

  3. State Flag • The State Flag of Delaware was adopted on July 24, 1913 and is steeped in references to the colonial era in which Delaware was one of the thirteen original colonies. In fact, Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States and that fact is proudly represented on the state flag.

  4. Information About Delaware • Henry Hudson, sailing under the Dutch flag, is credited with Delaware's discovery in 1609. The following year, Capt. Samuel Argall of Virginia named Delaware for his colony's governor, • During the Civil War, although a slave state, Delaware did not secede from the Union.

  5. Other Nicknames • "The Diamond State":Thomas Jefferson gave this nickname to Delaware, according to legend, because he described Delaware as a "jewel" among states due to its strategic location on the Eastern Seaboard. • "Blue Hen State":This nickname was given to Delaware after the fighting Blue Hen Cocks that were carried with the Delaware Revolutionary War Soldiers for entertainment during Cockfights. • "Small Wonder":This nickname was given to Delaware due to its size and the contributions it has made to our country as a whole and the beauty of Delaware.

  6. Delaware Government • Delaware's first constitution was adopted in 1792. The current constitution was adopted in 1897. It has been modernized with many new amendments since that time. Today, Delaware has a cabinet form of government. • The General Assembly, Delaware's lawmaking body, is comprised of a State House of Representatives, whose 41 members are elected for two-year terms, and a State Senate, whose 21 members are elected for four-year terms. Half of the Senate seats are contested in each general election.The State Supreme Court consists of a chief justice and four associate justices. All members are appointed by the governor, with confirmation by the Senate, for a term of 12 years.

  7. Delaware Geography • Area: Delaware ranks 49th in the nation with a total area of 1,982 square miles. New Castle County is 438 square miles. Kent County is 594 square miles. Sussex County is 950 square miles. Delaware is 96 miles long and varies from 9 to 35 miles in width. • Elevation: Highest -- 447.85 ft. above sea level near Ebright Road in New Castle County.Lowest -- sea level along the coast. • State Location: On the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, Delaware is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, as well as by the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

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