Alabama
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus in 1955. She played a big part in the Civil Rights Movement.
Alabama |
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| Date of Statehood: | December 14, 1819 (22nd state) | |
| Motto: | We Dare Defend Our Rights | |
| Capital: | Montgomery | |
| Population: | 4,500,752 | |
| Nickname: | Heart of Dixie, Camellia State | |
| Song: | Alabama | |
| Flag: | The Alabama state flag was adopted in 1895 | |
| Flower: | Camellia | |
| Tree: | Longleaf Pine | |
| Bird: | Yellowhammer | |
| Famous People: | Nat King Cole(entertainer), Rosa Parks(civil rights activist) | |
| Chief Products: | Cotton, eggs and poultry, wood | |
| Fun Facts: | Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus in 1955. She played a big part in the Civil Rights Movement. |
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