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A folk dance with four couples (eight dancers) arranged in a square, the "lively spirit of the [square] dance exemplifies the friendly, free nature and enthusiasm that are a part of the Oregon Character." The "Oregon Waltz" had been proposed as the state waltz in 1997, but the proposal was rejected. [6] 1977 [5] Father Dr. John McLoughlin
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Oregon City is governed by a Mayor and a City Commission composed of the Mayor and four Commissioners elected from the City at large for terms of four years each. [20] Oregon City was the capital of the Oregon Territory until 1851; the following governors served during that time: George Abernethy, provisional governor of the Oregon Country 1845 ...
Oregon City Enterprise: Oregon City: October 1866 1875 [6] Oregon City Free Press: Oregon City: March 1948 October 1948 [6] Oregon Farmer: Portland: August 1858 February 1863 [6] Oregon Herald: Portland: March 1866 1871 [6] Oregon Intelligencer: Jacksonville: November 1862 1864 [6] The Oregon Journal: Portland: 1902 1982 Oregon News Budget ...
Whereas the existence of an Oregon state seal is written into Oregon's state constitution, the design of the seal itself is dictated by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) chapter 186. The statutes list two laws pertaining to design and usage of the seal. [1] According to ORS 186.020, the seal consists of an outer ring with the text "State of Oregon ...
Believed to be the first coupon ever, this ticket for a free glass of Coca-Cola was first distributed in 1888 to help promote the drink. By 1913, the company had redeemed 8.5 million tickets. [6] Coca-Cola's 1888-issued "free glass of" is the earliest documented coupon. [6] [7] Coupons were mailed to potential customers and placed in magazines ...
The right to free speech in Oregon is broader than the federal level: [8] No law shall be passed restraining the free expression of opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print freely on any subject whatever; but every person shall be responsible for the abuse of this right.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1992, the facility sits on 23 acres (9.3 ha) along Yaquina Bay near the Pacific Ocean. The aquarium was home to Keiko , the orca who starred in the movie Free Willy , from January 7, 1996, until September 9, 1998, when he was shipped to Vestmannaeyjar ...