Colorado Admitted as 38th State
On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant signed legislation admitting Colorado to the Union as the Centennial State (it was admitted 28 days after the 100th anniversary of the United States).
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The U.S. Annexes Hawaii
On July 7, 1898, President William McKinley signed legislation annexing Hawaii, paving the way for it to become a US state.
Idaho Becomes 43rd State
On July 3, 1890, Idaho was admitted as America’s 43rd state.
Tennessee Becomes 16th State
On June 1, 1796, Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state in the Union.
Kentucky Becomes 15th State
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky was admitted as America’s 15th state.
Wisconsin Becomes 30th State
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Minnesota Becomes 32nd State
Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858.
Louisiana Admitted to the Union
On April 30, 1812, Louisiana became America’s 18th State.
Maine Admitted to the Union
On March 15, 1820, Maine became America’s 23rd state.