Today is the anniversary of Colorado being admitted to our United States of America.
Date of Admittance:
August 1, 1876
Parentage: The word "colorado" is Spanish for "colored red," a reference to the Colorado River. The area was named after the river.
Parentage: The word "colorado" is Spanish for "colored red," a reference to the Colorado River. The area was named after the river.
Place in the Family
Number 38
By this point in our history the only
states left were West:
By this point in our history the only
states left were West:
Nebraska (March 1871)
and North Dakota (Nov 1889)
Motto
"Nothing Without Providence"
because most native Coloradoans came from Rhode Island?
because most native Coloradoans came from Rhode Island?
Nick-Name
The Centennial State
This is because Colorado joined the Union the same year
we were celebrating our 100th birthday, in 1876
On the License Plate
This is because Colorado joined the Union the same year
we were celebrating our 100th birthday, in 1876
On the License Plate
The number appears against the backdrop
of the Rocky Mountains
Visually, very cool
of the Rocky Mountains
Visually, very cool
State Flag
One white bar between two blue bars
a red "C" around the sun
The white represents the snowy mountains
The blue represents the sky
The "C" is red because of the name
"colored red"
a red "C" around the sun
The white represents the snowy mountains
The blue represents the sky
The "C" is red because of the name
"colored red"
First City You Probably Think of
When You Think "Colorado"
Denver
Actual State Capital: Denver
State Size (Area) is 8th of 50
Population is closer to 24th of 50
(per 2000 Census figures)
Personal Colorado Fact
My sister lived in Boulder for several years, and I visited her a few times.
It was beautiful, beautiful country.
Colorado Sports:
NFL
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
MLB
Colorado Rockies
NBA
Denver Nuggets
NHL
Colorado Avalanche
Anybody From Colorado
Ever Grow Up To Be President?
Ever Grow Up To Be President?
Nope.
Good vs Evil
Lon Chaney, Jr
he only *looked* evil
The Columbine Killers
they only *looked* good
Musical Coloradoans
The Fray
"Over My Head," "How To Save A Life"
India.Arie
Grammy Award-Winning Singer
3OH!3
"Don't Trust Me"
(303 is the area-code of their hometown, Boulder, CO)
Celebrities From Colorado
Douglas Fairbanks
Golden Age Actor,
first bonafide Super-Star
first bonafide Super-Star
Dalton Trumbo
screenwriter, "EXODUS," "SPARTACUS,"
"ROMAN HOLIDAY," etc
Denver Pyle
actor, "DUKES OF HAZZARD"
Tim Allen
actor, "HOME IMPROVEMENT"
Matt Stone & Trey Parke
comedians, creators of "SOUTH PARK,"
and "THE BOOK OF MORMON"
Anna Sophia Robb
actress, "CHARLIE &
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY" etc
Colorado Political Figures
Karl Rove
Republican fill-in-the-blank,
depending on which side you're on
John Kerry
US Senator (D-Mass)
Scott Walker
Governor of Wisconsin
Scott Walker
Governor of Wisconsin
Colorado Literary Figures
Ken Kesey
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Robert Baer
See No Evil, etc
See No Evil, etc
What Colorado Is Really Famous For
Rocky Mountains
Pike's Peak
Vail
Most Famous Coloradoan
John Denver
who was born John Duetschendorf in next-door New Mexico,
but doesn't everybody think of him when they think
of Colorado?
but doesn't everybody think of him when they think
of Colorado?
A Song For You....
"Rocky Mountain High"
Written by John Denver and Mike Taylor
(one of the official state songs;
this video features photos of Colorado as the music plays)
(one of the official state songs;
this video features photos of Colorado as the music plays)
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