It grounds us, makes us part of a political community ... you’ve got to wonder why the bears we exterminated were made the symbol of the state. My research shows that a majority of Americans ...

NCpedia states that, until the early 1940s, the colors of the University of North Carolina - blue and white - were generally ...

“Of course, I enjoy celebrating our unique culture,” she wrote in her veto message, ticking off numerous official state symbols and songs that New Mexico has adopted over the years.

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile ...