Historical Insights

Statehood

Explore the founding of U.S. states—Delaware to Hawaii—plus territories like Puerto Rico. Find insights about capital cities—Chicago to Phoenix and Washington, D.C.

Delaware Statehood

Delaware, the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, played a pivotal role in the creation of the United States federal government.

Hawaii Statehood

Many believed that statehood was long overdue when the Hawaiian Islands were officially admitted as the 50th U.S. state in August 1959.

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