Delaware

Entered State Hood

December 7, 1787

Capital

Dover

Famous People

George Read jurist, signer of Declaration of Independence
Caesar Rodney patriot, signer of Declaration of Independence
E. I. du Pont industrialist
Henry Heimlich surgeon, inventor

President

NONE

State Bird

Blue Hen Chicken

State Tree

American Holly

State Flower

Peach Blossom

State Nickname

First State

State Motto

Liberty and independence

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