A Republican senator so disliked the state motto of New Mexico that he introduced legislation to change it to something more meaningful. The measure failed, leaving Crescit Eundo to remain as of the official motto. In English the phrase means,…
The official state motto of Louisiana, "Union, Justice, Confidence," was adopted in 1902. No one is sure how this specific motto came to be chosen for the state of Louisiana, but its theme of unity is reflected in the official…
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a government agency concerned with the American environment and its impact on human health. It was founded in 1970 under Richard Nixon in response to growing environmental concerns among Americans, and often…
Due to its natural resources and products it manufactures, the state of Tennessee has had many nicknames, including the "Big Bend State" and "Hog and Hominy State." At one time it was even dubbed "The Mother of Southwestern Statesmen" due…
Each American state has one or more nicknames. Some of these are unofficial, such as "Uncle Sam's Pocket Handkerchief" for Delaware, while others are approved by the state's government, including California's "Golden State." The official state nickname of Nevada is…
As with much of the American southwest, the area surrounding what is now Los Angeles once belonged to Spain. Officially settled in 1781, the original name of what is now Los Angeles was El Pueblo de la Reina de Los…
Since Indiana officially adopted the Hoosier State motto in the early 1830s, much debate has surrounded the reasons and the origins of the term without a definite answer as to why they chose it. Some citizens suggest that the state’s…
Alaska is often called the last frontier due to the expansive areas of land that have never been accurately charted, mapped or explored in this American state. With big game, mineral deposits and timber, Alaska is commonly viewed as the…
Located in the Manhattan area of New York City in the United States, Hell’s Kitchen began life as a section of town with a harsh reputation. However, recent years have seen the area become a more desirable residential neighborhood that…
Yosemite National Park is a 761,268-acre (3,080 square kilometer) wilderness area located in the eastern region of central California. It is one of the most visited sites in the National Park System in the United States, attracting millions of visitors…