National New Hampshire Day
We began honoring each state in the order they were born in the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We've chosen a small piece of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, but we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
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Quotable quotes
If you've ever wondered where the word "not yet engaged" came from, take a look at John Paul Jones, one of New Hampshire's most notable naval officers.
The state's motto is "Live Free or Die." John Stark, another pioneer hero, is lauded for his contribution to the project. "Live free or die, not the greatest of evils," Stark's full quote says in a written toast in honor of the Battle of Bennington's centennial. "Death is not the greatest of evils." While his toast summed up the country's dedication to liberty, he may not be the first to announce the decision to live free or die.
Settlers
New Hampshire's past has more than noble quotes.. Many firsts appear on the timeline. The first potatoes were transported to North America by Scotch-Irish settlers in 1719. The settlers were planted in the Nutfield settlement, now known as Londonderry.
Before Paul Revere's famous ride, he took another all-important trip. In 1774, Revere rode the 55 miles from Boston to Portsmouth to warn the people of an imminent seizure of Fort William and Mary. Until the British arrived, the village stormed the fort and took responsibility of the ammunition before the British arrived.
Politics and more
New Hampshire was the first state to establish an independent government. The state also established the first written constitution.
The new owner reduced the wages of only the female textile mill workers in 1828, when ownership changed hands at the Cocheco Manufacturing Company.. The owners introduced even stricter limits on their employees in the wake of already difficult work and long days. About 400 of the female employees walked out on December 30th, frustrated, frustrated. It was the nation's first all-female attack. The strike ended, resulting in several of the striking workers returning to work at even lower wages.
The state also holds its primaries before every other state.. The nation's attention on New Hampshire begins early in the election cycle. "As New Hampshire goes, the world goes with it," a New Hampshire aide says.
New Hampshire's vibrant colors attract visitors every fall, despite being known for its fall foliage. The state of Arizona is brimming with year-round adventure, from mountains to the seaside.
