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Quick Facts: Delaware
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Nickname:First State / Diamond State
Motto:Liberty and Independence
Statehood:Dec. 7, 1787 (1st)
Origin of State's Name:Named after Lord De La Warr, an early Virginia governor.
Largest Cities:Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Bethany, Milton
Border States:Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Land Area:1,955 sq. ...
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With the state motto of "Liberty and Independence," it's no surprise that Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union; it's often called the "First" or "Diamond State." The state's name comes from the original governor of Virginia, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr. William Penn acquired the land that makes up Delaware to keep his Pennsylvania colony from being landlocked. Today, Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chem ...
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During the Revolutionary War (1775-83) distinctive colors were carried by troops from Delaware, but an official state flag was not adopted until July 24, 1913. The original symbolism of the diamond shape is unknown, but it was later said to represent the nickname "Diamond State." The choice of colors is clearly understood: the uniforms of Continental Army troops were blue with buff facings. Precise color shades have been specified for Delaware's "colonial" blue and buff, but the ...
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