Statehood

 U.S. #1106 showcases the rolling hills, lakes, and islands that make up Minnesota’s natural charm.
May 11, 1858

Minnesota Becomes 32nd State

Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858.

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 U.S. #1197 honors Louisiana’s 150th anniversary.
April 30, 1812

Louisiana Admitted to the Union

On April 30, 1812, Louisiana became America’s 18th State.

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 U.S. #1391 pictures The Lighthouse at Two Lights, Maine, by Edward Hopper.
March 15, 1820

Maine Admitted to the Union 

On March 15, 1820, Maine became America’s 23rd state.

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 U.S. #643 pictures one of the famed Green Mountain Boys.
March 4, 1791

Vermont Becomes 14th State

On March 4, 1791, Vermont was admitted to the Union.

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 U.S. #1271 commemorates the 400th anniversary of Spain’s establishment of the first European settlement in the U.S.
March 3, 1845

Florida Becomes 27th State

On March 3, 1845, Florida joined the Union.

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 U.S. #1018 pictures the Ohio state seal which features wheat, arrows, Mount Logan, and the rising sun.
March 1, 1803, and 1867

Ohio and Nebraska Join the Union

Ohio became a state on March 1, 1803, and Nebraska joined the union 64 years later on the same day.

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 U.S. #1124 commemorates the 100th anniversary of Oregon statehood.
February 14, 1859 & 1912

Oregon and Arizona Become U.S. States

On February 14, 1859, Oregon was admitted to the Union. 53 years later, so was Arizona.

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 U.S. #1183 pictures the state flower, the sunflower, and a pioneer family with a covered wagon and stockade.
January 29th, 1861

Kansas Becomes 34th State

On January 29, 1861, Kansas was admitted to the Union as America was on the brink of Civil War.

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