The United States has a rich history spanning 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's nickname, ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...

Many people know Connecticut as the "Constitution State" and the "Nutmeg State", but what other nicknames does it have?

The United States has a rich history spanning 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's nickname, ...

All 50 states have their own unique nicknames. These nicknames reflect a distinctive history, geography, crops, or culture. Several are instantly recognizable, such as the "Sunshine State" and "The ...