Delaware Becomes America’s First State
On December 7, 1787, Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, making it America’s first state.
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Oklahoma Becomes 46th State
On November 16, 1907, Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory were merged to create the state of Oklahoma.
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Washington Becomes 42nd State
On November 11, 1889, Washington was admitted to the Union.
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North and South Dakota Admitted to the Union
On November 2, 1889, North and South Dakota became our 39th and 40th states.
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Nevada Becomes 36th State
On October 31, 1864, Abraham Lincoln admitted Nevada to the Union to aid in the Civil War.
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Tennessee Becomes 16th State
On June 1, 1796, Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state in the Union.
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Kentucky Becomes 15th State
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky was admitted as America’s 15th state.
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Wisconsin Becomes 30th State
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Minnesota Becomes 32nd State
Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858.
