The real meaning behind your state's nickname — and where it actually came from

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.
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250th event to recreate Lincoln’s journey to the Gettysburg Address

A large reenactment of Lincoln’s 1863 visit will take over downtown Gettysburg Nov. 18–19, featuring a steam-train arrival and historic procession.

From slavery to the White House, the Ficklin family served presidents for nearly 8 decades

Presidents come and go from the White House every four year or eight years. But descendants of John Strother Ficklin, a ...
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'President Lincoln' to give Gettysburg Address again for America 250 celebration

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – President Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address will be reenacted in November as part of the celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Lincoln, portrayed by actor ...