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The great seal of the state of Delaware: First adopted in 1777, with the current version being adopted in 2004. It contains the state coat of arms surrounded by the inscription "Great Seal of the State of Delaware" and the dates 1704, 1776 and 1787. 1777 [2] Motto "Liberty and Independence" Derived from the Order of Cincinnati: 1847 — Nicknames
Armiger: State of Delaware: Adopted: January 17, 1777: Crest: On a wreath azure and argent, a ship under full sail, proper: Shield: Party per fess, or and argent, the first charged with a garb (wheat sheaf) in bend dexter and an ear of maize (Indian Corn) in bend sinister, both proper; the second charged with an ox statant, ruminating, proper; fess, wavy azure
The state motto, below the shield, reads "Liberty and Independence". These symbols are also included on the seal of Delaware. The current flag was adopted on July 24, 1913. [1] During the American Civil War, regiments from Delaware flew a flag which was similar to the state coat of arms on a field of blue.
New Hampshire's motto "Live Free or Die" is a symbol of the state's strong belief in individual liberty and limited government. ... Delaware. Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S ...
A motto is a phrase intended to formally describe the general motivation or intention of an organization. State mottos can sometimes be found on state seals or state flags . Some states have officially designated a state motto by an act of the state legislature , whereas other states have the motto only as an element of their seals.
Wilmington city, Delaware – Racial and ethnic composition Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980 [21] Pop 1990 [22] Pop 2000 [23] Pop ...
Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) Date of Birth / Feb. 10, 1962 Residence / Wilmington, Del. Education / B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; master’s degree in urban affairs and public ...
Map of the United States showing the state nicknames as hogs. Lithograph by Mackwitz, St. Louis, 1884. The following is a table of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.