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| Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States constitution. It did so on December 7, 1787. What other event happened on this date, 154 years later? | Delaware
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The bombing of Pearl Harbor. The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941.
Lord de la Warr. Actually it was named after the Delaware River, which was named after Sir Thomas West (Lord de la Warr), who was the Virginia Company's first governor.
The Dutch. Many Germans were in the area as well.
Dover. Wilmington is the largest city.
3. We have fewer counties than any other state. The three are: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.
Dover Air Force Base. All military casualties are directed through Dover AFB.
| What is Delaware's minor-league baseball team called? | Delaware Quiz
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The Blue Rocks. The Blue Rocks play at the Daniel S. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington. The Blue Hens are the University of Delaware's football team.
| In what city is the University of Delaware's main campus located? | Delaware Quiz
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Newark. That's pronounced New-ARK. New-ERK is in New Jersey. They are spelled the same, but said differently.
3. New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.
| In which Delaware city did William Penn make his first landing in North America? | Delaware Fun Facts
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Dutch. Henry Hudson, an Englishman employed by the Dutch East India Company, is believed to have landed in Delaware Bay in 1609.
| Which Delaware resort town bills itself as 'the Nation's Summer Capital'? | Delaware Fun Facts
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Rehoboth Beach. This is because of the large number of diplomats and officials from Washington, DC who vacation here. It's also one of the largest gay resorts in the US.
A ship. This tall ship sailed from Goteborg, Sweden, and landed in what is now Delaware on March 29, 1638, bringing Europe's first permanent settlers to the Delaware Valley. Today its replica is docked at 7th Street in Wilmington.
| In South Dover, you can visit the home of the man known as the 'Penman of the Revolution'. Who was he? | Delaware Fun Facts
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John Dickinson. John Dickinson (1732-1808) was a patriot and statesman who signed the Constitution and helped to draft the Articles of Confederation. Interestingly, he voted against the Declaration of Independence, hoping for a reconciliation with Britain.
Methodism. Barratt's Chapel in Frederica calls itself the 'Cradle of Methodism in America'.
Wilmington. It's between Pennsylvania Ave. and 4th Street, and even has its own website: www.discoverlittleItaly.com.
Baseball. They're a class A minor league team affiliated with the Kansas City Royals.
Both of these. Delaware became a state on December 7, 1787, making it the first state.
Liberty and Independence. The state motto is shown on both the state flag and the state seal.
Ladybug. Elementary school children lobbied for the ladybug to become the state insect. It was adopted by the legislature on April 25, 1974.
Weakfish. The weakfish is also called sea trout and yellow-fin trout. It was adopted in 1981, in recognition of the importance of the sport of fishing to the state.
Milk. Milk was chosen due to the importance of agriculture to Delaware's history.
Silimanite. Silimanite is found primarily in Delaware. It was named for Benjamin Silliman of Yale University. It is also called fibrolite.
Yes. The state colors are colonial blue and buff.
Harrington. The state fair is held in Harrington at the end of July.
Kent. Kent is located 11 miles south of Dover.
Ebright Road. A Trivial Pursuit game lists nearby Mt. Cuba as the highpoint and many locals believe Mt. Cuba is the highpoint, but the USGS lists it nearly 200 shorter than Ebright.
13. There are 13 of them, including Cape Henlopen State Park.
f. The first capital was New Castle until 1777, when it was moved to Dover.
t. Wilmington is the largest, with a population of 71,529 in 1990. Dover is second with 27,630 (1990).
"Our Delaware". The official state song consists of a poem "Our Delaware" containing three verses in honor of each county of the State, written by George B. Hynson. A fourth verse in praise of the State and pledging the loyalties of its citizens, written by Donn Devine. The musical score was composed by Will M. S. Brown.
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