Animainiacs Wakko's US States

This lively video uses Wakko's song to accompany a map of the USA with the states outlined. As each state and its capital is mentioned in the fast-paced fun lyrics the state is filled in with color to identify it. Useful for learning the position of the states and capitals and also their pronunciation.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k87N8K-nKLo

 As a back-up to rote learning this 50 states video is a useful addition to the many methods of learning your states and capitals. There is no totally easy way but a song does tend to stick in the mind.

Some other methods for kids to learn the 50 states can be found at Clarkscript.com.

The above poem "The Young Outlaw" is from the book Stirring Western Poems by William Clark Painting by F.W Remington

United States First Ladies

The First Lady of the United States is usually the wife of the president but if he is unmarried or his wife is ill the role of hostess of the White House can be fullfilled by a female relative or friend.

At her funeral eulogy in 1849, Dolley Madison was the first President's wife referred to as the  "First Lady".

The wife of Geoge Washington, the first president, was addressed as "Lady Washington" and some of the early wives preferred to be called "Mrs President". The current First Lady is Michelle Obama.

First ladies are not elected and they have no official duties but they make an important contribution by organizing and being present at official ceremonies and state functions. If the president is away she represents him.

First ladies are appreciated for their contributions to fashion and good causes. She is often a very able person in her own right and can be a strong force for good in a non-political way.  It hardly need be mentioned that she also has the very important and valuable role of giving support to her husband and looking after their children.

The Office of the First Lady of the United States has a staff to enable her to carry out the duties of hostess and organize the social and ceremonial side of things.


 Images and names of the First Ladies can be viewed from here:

    * List of names alphabetical order

List of presidents

Ever wanted to know a president of the USA's full name and the year he entered and left office. Do you have to learn a list of the presidents? Chances are that at some time in your life this will be of interest to you.

At List of Presidents there is a handy list of leaders of the American people in alphabetical (abc) and chronological (time) order. It can be copied and printed out for your convenience.

From George Washington to Barak Obama there is an unbroken line of notable presidential office holders. This represents a continuity of American history and a belief in the power of a democratically elected head of state.

Of every person who studies this list there is a good chance that one day he or she will be the next President of the United States of America. Go to it!

List of emblems and symbols from the State of Alabama

Here is a useful list of emblems and symbols from the State of Alabama. More information on this state and its capital of the united States of America can be found here. Alabama State Information

Emblem/Symbol	Name of Emblem/Symbol	Date Adopted
Bible	State Bible	1853
Great Seal	State map showing major rivers	1939
Flag	Crimson Cross of St. Andrew/white field	1895
Bird	Yellowhammer	1927
Poets Laureate	Alabama State Poets Laureate	1930
Song	Alabama	1933
Coat of Arms of Alabama	Eagles supporting shield with flags of countries that ruled Alabama	1939
Motto	We Dare Maintain Our Rights	1939
Creed	Alabama's Creed	1953
Salt Water Fish	(Fighting) Tarpon	1955
Flower	Camellia	1959
Mineral	Hematite (Red Iron Ore)	1967
Rock	Marble	1969
Horse	Racking Horse	1975
Fresh Water Fish	Largemouth Bass	1975
Game Bird	Wild Turkey	1980
American Folk Dance of AL	Square Dance	1981
Nut	Pecan	1982
Fossil	Basilosaurus cetoides	1984
Renaissance Faire	Florence Renaissance Faire	1988
Alabama State Championship	Horse Show	1988
Official Mascot & Butterfly	Eastern Tiger Swallowtail	1989
Insect	Monarch Butterfly	1989
Reptile	Alabama Red-bellied Turtle	1990
Gemstone	Star Blue Quartz	1990
Shell	Scaphella junonia johnstoneae	1990
Outdoor Drama	William Gibson's The Miracle Worker	1991
Barbecue Championship	Demopolis Christmas on the River Cook-off	1991
Agricultural Museum	Dothan Landmarks Park	1992
Horseshoe Tournament	Stockton Fall Horseshoe Tournament	1992
Historic Theatre	AL Theatre for the Performing Arts	1993
Outdoor Musical Drama	The Incident at Looney's Tavern	1993
Tree	Southern Longleaf Pine	1997
Soil	Bama Soil Series	1997
Quilt	Pine Burr Quilt	1997
Wildflower	Oak-leaf Hydrangea	1999
Amphibian	Red Hills salamander	2000
Fruit	Blackberry	2004
Spirit	Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey	2004
Mammal	Black Bear	2006
Tree Fruit	Peach	2006

 
Alabama does not have an official nickname. It is commonly referred to as "the Heart of Dixie" and that phrase has appeared on state automobile license plates since the 1950s, but it is not an official nickname. Alabama has also been known as the cotton state and the yellowhammer state.