The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 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 ...

Do you know what people from each state are called? Find out the official nicknames for residents of each state—and the stories behind them. What’s in a nickname? It might sound like the setup of a ...

Although Alabama doesn’t have an official nickname, the nickname that’s most commonly used is “Heart of Dixie,” according to the Alabama state archives. Others include the Cotton State, originating in ...

People watch the beautiful sunset in Scottsdale on Feb. 9, 2024. Everyone knows Arizona is nicknamed the Grand Canyon State. But did you know it's also been called the Baby State or the Sweetheart ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...