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This Day in History: Washington became the 42nd state in the United States on November 11, 1889.

Washington, The Evergreen State, The Green Tree State, The Chinook State

Washington State Motto: “Bye and Bye” (Al-ki or Alki)

The history of Washington includes thousands of years of Native American heritage before Europeans and Americans arrived and began to establish territorial claims. A nickname not heard very often is The Chinook State, which can be traced back to 1890. This nickname refers to the Chinook Indians of the state. Although its official, unambiguous name is “The State of Washington,” the state’s name is often reversed and referred to as “Washington state” to the chagrin of many natives. This is meant to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., also named for George Washington.

“If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.” 
~Chief Seattle

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Washington is home to some of America’s wildest spaces and also its most modern cities. The Evergreen State is a story of mirror opposites: a wet, mountainous, tree-covered west and a dry, flat, open east. It is home to high-tech industries and America’s oldest Native American tribes. Experience all sides of Washington State and witness its conflicting worlds merging to form a land of remarkable beauty.

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As you prepare for and participate in Veterans Day, know the true meaning behind this day and the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. While they both pay tribute and honor our military, each has its own significant purpose.

Memorial Day and Veterans Day honor the sacrifices of innumerable individuals who sacrificed themselves to preserve the freedoms all Americans enjoy, with Memorial Day remembering those who gave their lives, and Veterans Day honoring all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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As Americans, we should NEVER forget the true meaning and significance of Veterans Day! In fact, every day should be saluted in recognition of our military!

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It is hard to believe 2014 is rapidly winding down and the countdown to Thanksgiving has begun. Preparations are already in the making with the best recipes in the country being investigated in order to beat the best of last year. Family and friends are frantically getting travel plans together in anticipation of the feast of the year.

This is a time to embrace the past, not only personally but also in reflection on the history of Thanksgiving. Do you know when and why the first feast took place. What foods were served? You would be surprised at the foods we commonly find at the modern day Thanksgiving table were not part of the pilgrims’ feast of celebration, even ol’ Tom turkey. Check it out…

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Check out the Thanksgiving Clock and find out Did Pilgrims Eat Popcorn? @Awakenings…the countdown has begun!

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This Day in History: November 8, 1889

Montana, Treasure State, Big Sky Country

Big skies, big adventure, and big spirits: this is Montana. It’s where fertile plains collide with the Rocky Mountains and the country’s fastest land mammals run the grasslands known as the American Serengeti. It’s also where Lewis and Clark faced towering stone obstacles and Custer faced an even more daunting foe. This aerial journey showcases the Treasure State’s mountains and milestones, its legends and landmarks, all from spectacular heights.

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On November 8, 1889 President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed Montana the 41st state in the union. It is the largest Rocky Mountain state. The official nickname for Montana is The Treasure State because of its rich mineral reserves. It is a leading state in gold, copper, lead, zinc, platinum, and palladium mining, and has the largest coal reserves in the country.

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This Day in History: November 2, 1889

South Dakota, The Mount Rushmore State

“Under God the People Rule”

South Dakota is the home of the Dakota, Lakota and Nakota tribes, which make up the Sioux Nation. Custer State Park is home to a herd of 1,500 free-roaming bison. Bison can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. Historically, the bison played an essential role in the lives of the Lakota (Sioux), who relied on the “tatanka” for food, clothing and shelter. The Dakota Territory originally included the area covered today by North and South Dakota as well as Montana and Wyoming. This year (2014) both states are celebrating their 125th anniversary since on November 2, 1889, North and South Dakota were admitted to the Union. South Dakota became the 40th state and is officially known as The Mount Rushmore State. The Capital of South Dakota is Pierre.

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Welcome to the gentle and thundering South Dakota! "We need the tonic of wildness — to wade sometimes in marshes where the bittern and the meadow-hen lurk. We need to witness our own limits transgressed, and some life pasturing freely where we never wander.~Henry David Thoreau

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This Day in History: November 2, 1889

The Dakotas:

North Dakota and South Dakota are known as “twin states” because they were admitted to the Union on the same day, November 2, 1889. No one knows which state was admitted first because President Benjamin Harrison purposely shuffled and then blindly signed the papers. Alphabetically, North Dakota is recognized as the 39th state and South Dakota the 40th State. However, the states aren’t identical twins. They have similar shapes, sizes, and climates, but differ in many other ways.

North Dakota, Peace Garden State, Flickertail State, Roughrider State, Dakota

“Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable”

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A ride by land or in the air captures an iconic view of amber waves of grain. Only Kansas harvests more wheat than North Dakota.

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…family time, patriotic remembrances and thankfulness!

November is a time for change…not only mid-term elections but also a change in time! Mark your calendars now to ‘fall back’ since Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am Sunday, November 2nd. The month of November is packed with historical accounts, challenges and memorable moments for giving thanks. November has more, so much more, than just the Thanksgiving holiday.

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A lot of celebration is highlighted @Awakenings…and, as with months past, is not all being celebrated but all for now! Something is being celebrated everyday so stay tuned for the celebrations, some of which just might be weird and wacky! Enjoy November!

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