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History of NebraskaHistory of Nebraska

37 State in the union 37 State in the union on March 1, 1867on March 1, 1867

Capital City: LincolnCapital City: Lincoln

Largest City: OmahaLargest City: Omaha

Population: 1,783,432Population: 1,783,432

Origin of State NameOrigin of State Name

Nebraska is India for “Flat Water”Nebraska is India for “Flat Water”

Nickname: Cornhusker StateNickname: Cornhusker State

State SymbolsState Symbols

State Bird: western State Bird: western meadowlarkmeadowlark

State Fish: channel catfishState Fish: channel catfish

State Tree: cottonwoodState Tree: cottonwood

State Mammal: white-tailed State Mammal: white-tailed deerdeer

Miscellaneous State SymbolsMiscellaneous State Symbols

Beverage: MilkBeverage: Milk

Soft Drink: Kool-AidSoft Drink: Kool-Aid

Famous Nebraska’sFamous Nebraska’s

Malcolm X, activistMalcolm X, activist

Marlon Brando, actorMarlon Brando, actor

Johny Carson, talk showJohny Carson, talk show

Warren Buffet, investorWarren Buffet, investor

Gerald Ford, presidentGerald Ford, president

State History ofState History of

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Origin of State NameOrigin of State Name

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State SymbolsState Symbols

State Bird:State Bird: State Fish:State Fish: State Tree:State Tree: State Mammal:State Mammal:

Miscellaneous State SymbolsMiscellaneous State Symbols

Famous PeopleFamous People