There can only be one first state, and Delaware is it. When the United States Constitution was submitted for ratification by the 13 original American colonies on December 12, 1787, Delaware became the first of those colonies to sign it and enter into the Federal Union. This act earned it the official title of First State... (continue...)
Every summer the United States comes together as a nation to celebrate its favorite holiday--its birthday. The fourth of July marks the date when America gained its independence from the British and signed the Declaration of Independence.
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