United States State Symbols
U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition. Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few. Lists by symbol Insignia *Insignia *Coats of arms *Colors *Flags ** Governor standards *Mottos *Nicknames *Seals ** Governor seals Flora and fauna *Amphibians *Bats *Birds *Butterflies *Crustaceans *Dinosaurs *Dog breeds *Fish *Flowers *Grasses *Horse breeds *Insects *Mammals *Microbes *Mushrooms *Plants *Reptiles *Seashells *Trees Geology *Fossils * Minerals, rocks, stones, and gemstones *Soils Other * Commemorative quarter-dollar coins *Dances *Firearms *Foods **Beverages * License plates *Musical instruments *Poems * Route markers *Ships *Songs *Sports *Tartans *Toys Lists by state, territory, and district * Alabama * Alaska ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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State Legislature (United States)
A state legislature in the United States is the legislative body of any of the 50 U.S. states. The formal name varies from state to state. In 27 states, the legislature is simply called the ''Legislature'' or the ''State Legislature'', while in 19 states the legislature is called the ''General Assembly''. In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the legislature is called the ''General Court'', while North Dakota and Oregon designate the legislature the ''Legislative Assembly''. Composition Every state except Nebraska has a bicameral legislature, meaning that the legislature consists of two separate legislative chambers or houses. In each case the smaller chamber is called the Senate and is usually referred to as the upper house. This chamber typically, but not always, has the exclusive power to confirm appointments made by the governor and to try articles of impeachment. (In a few states, a separate Executive Council, composed of members elected from large districts, performs th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of California State Symbols
Most of the officially designated symbols of the U.S. state of California are found in sections 420-429.8 of the California Government Code.CaliforniGovernment Code §420-429.8/ref> State symbols *Motto: Eureka, Adopted: 1963 *Nicknames: Golden State (official), Adopted: 1968 *Song: I Love You, California, Adopted: 1988 See also *List of California-related topics *Lists of United States state insignia *State of California References External linksCalifornia State Symbols {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of California State Symbols State symbols California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ... ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Kansas State Symbols
The following is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Kansas. State symbols * Kansas state motto: ''Ad astra per aspera'' (Latin for ''To the stars through difficulties'') * Kansas state nickname: Sunflower State * United States quarter dollar - buffalo (American bison) and sunflower See also * List of Kansas-related topics * Lists of United States state insignia * State of Kansas * Kansas Day References External links Kansas Symbols {{state symbols, collapsed State symbols Kansas Kansas () is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka, and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the ... ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Iowa State Symbols ...
The U.S. state of Iowa official symbols follow, as designated by the Iowa Legislature and listed in the Iowa Official Register: State symbols References {{state symbols Iowa culture Iowa Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Indiana State Symbols
The U.S. state of Indiana has 17 official state emblems, as well as other designated official and unofficial items. The majority of the symbols in the list are officially recognized and created by an act of the Indiana General Assembly and signed into law by the governor. They are listed in Indiana Code Title 1, Article 2, State Emblems which also regulates the appearance and applicable use of the items. Compared to other states, Indiana has few official symbols. The first symbol was the Seal of Indiana, which was made official in 1801 for the Indiana Territory and again in 1816 by the state of Indiana. It served as the state's only emblem for nearly a century until the adoption of the state song in 1913. For many years, Indiana was the only state without a flag. The official state banner was adopted in 1917, and renamed the state flag in 1955. The newest symbol of Indiana is state fossil, mastodon, which was declared in 2022. Insignia Species Geology Culture Unofficial ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Illinois State Symbols
This is a list of official symbols for the U.S. state of Illinois: State symbols See also * Flags of the U.S. states and territories * Index of Illinois-related articles *List of U.S. state, district, and territorial insignia *Outline of Illinois Notes References {{State symbols, collapsed State Symbols Illinois Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Rockf ... ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Idaho State Symbols
The U.S. state of Idaho has 16 official emblems, as designated by the Idaho Legislature. These symbols, which reflect the history and culture of the state, are often opportunities for politicians to "tie themselves to popular symbols", for teachers to highlight the legislative process to their students, and for lobbyists to "have their products given official designation". Idaho's first official symbol was its seal, adopted in 1863 when the Idaho Territory became an organized incorporated territory of the United States. The state's second symbol was its motto, which was chosen shortly after Idaho was admitted to the Union in 1890. Five additional symbols were added between 1900 and 1950, including three in 1931 alone. Six symbols were designated between 1950 and 2000, and three additional symbols have been added since 2000. Two symbols have been adopted that were proposed by students; the Appaloosa became the state horse in 1992 following a proposal from sixth-graders from Eagl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Hawaii State Symbols
The following is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Hawaii. State symbols *Hawaii state auana (modern) musical instrument: Ukulele *Hawaii state bird: Nēnē (''Branta sandvicensis''), also known as the Hawaiian goose *Hawaii state dance: Hula *Hawaii state endemic tree: ʻŌhiʻa lehua (''Metrosideros polymorpha'') *Hawaii state fish: Humuhumunukunukuāpuaa (''Rhinecanthus rectangulus''), also known as the reef triggerfish *Hawaii state flag: Flag of the State of Hawaii *Hawaii state flower: Pua aloalo or mao hau hele (''Hibiscus brackenridgei'' A. Gray), also known as the native yellow hibiscus *Hawaii state gem: Ēkaha kū moana,* also known as black coral *Hawaii state individual sport: Hee nalu,* also known as surfing *Hawaii state insect: Pulelehua (''Vanessa tameamea''), also known as the Kamehameha butterfly *Hawaii state kahiko (traditional) musical instrument: Pahu *Hawaii state land mammal: Ōpeapea (''Lasiurus cinereus semotus''), also known as th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Guam Territorial Symbols ...
This is a list of Guam territorial symbols: References {{State symbols symbols A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship. Symbols allow people to go beyond what is known or seen by creating linkages between otherwise very different conc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Georgia State Symbols
This is a list of state symbols for the U.S. state of Georgia, as defined in the ''Official Code of Georgia Annotated'' or by joint resolutions of the Georgia General Assembly: Notes References External links State Symbols pagefrom the Georgia Secretary of State State Symbols pagefrom the Digital Library of Georgia The Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) is an online, public collection of documents and media about the history and culture of the state of Georgia, United States. The collection includes more than a million digitized objects from more than 200 Georg ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Georgia state symbols * State symbols Lists of United States state symbols by state ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Florida State Symbols
The following are official state symbols of the U.S. state of Florida, as defined by state statutes. The majority of the symbols were chosen after 1950; only the two oldest symbols—the state flower (chosen in 1909), and the state bird (chosen in 1927), and the state nickname (chosen in 1970)—are not listed in the 2010 Florida Statutes. Under the Florida Statutes, all state symbols fall under the purview of the Executive Branch (Title IV), Secretary of State (Chapter 15), as part of the Secretary of State's role as "Chief Cultural Officer." Insignia Florida plants Fauna Geology Culture State quarter File:2004 FL Proof.png, State quarter for Florida See also * List of Florida-related topics *Lists of United States state insigniaState Fruit of Florida*State of Florida Notes : The state song was originally selected through a House Concurrent resolution in 1935, but was defined by statute (with revised lyrics) in 2008. References External links Florida Stat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of District Of Columbia Symbols ...
This is a list of symbols of the District of Columbia. Insignia Species Geology Culture See also * Outline of the District of Columbia References {{State symbols Symbols * District of Columbia ) , image_skyline = , image_caption = Clockwise from top left: the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, United States Capitol, Logan Circle, Jefferson Memorial, White House, Adams Morgan, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |