Happy Birthday, Minnesota!

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Minnesota State Flag

Minnesota State Flag

Minnesota became the thirty-second state of the United States in 1858. Its name is derived from the Sioux word minisota, meaning sky-tinted waters. It was settled by the French looking for furs. Its nicknames are the North Star State and the Gopher State. Minnesota is the twelfth largest state, and it ranks 21st in terms of population. Minnesota has over ten thousand lakes, and the Mesabi Range produces about 60 percent of the country’s iron ore. Children could learn more at: Minnesota.

John Hart Died in 1779

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John Hart

John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, died in 1779 in Hopewell, New Jersey. He was born around 1711 in Stonington, Connecticut, but his exact date of birth is unknown. He represented New Jersey at the signing. When the British attacked New Jersey, they placed a bounty on Hart. He was forced to hide. When he was finally able to return to his farm, he found that his wife had died and that his children had moved. Children could learn more at: John Hart.

Glacier National Park Was Established in 1910

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MacDonald Lake in Glacier Lake National Park

MacDonald Lake in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park was established in 1910. Located in northwest Montana on the United States-Canada border, the park encompasses a million acres. Children could visit an Internet site at: http://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm. They could also find out how glaciers and icebergs are formed at: Glaciers.