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[[Image:New_hampshire.jpg|thumb|right|A map of New Hampshire.]] | [[Image:New_hampshire.jpg|thumb|right|A map of New Hampshire.]] | ||
| − | '''New Hampshire''' is an American state, and was one of the first 13 states. It was the 9th state to ratify the [[United States Constitution|Constitution of the United States of America]]. | + | '''New Hampshire''' is an American state, and was one of the first 13 states. It was the 9th state to ratify the [[United States Constitution|Constitution of the United States of America]]. Its largest city is Manchester and its capital is Concord. Its highest point is Mount Washington, one of the windiest places on Earth. |
| − | + | New Hampshire has a fairly conservative reputation. For example, it has no personal income tax and no general sales tax. It is the first state to hold primary elections for US Presidential candidates. Recently, its conservative principles have slipped. It voted for [[Barack Obama]] in the 2008 Presidential election and on June 3, 2009, the New Hampshire legislature passed a bill to make the state the sixth to allow gay marriage. | |
New Hampshire was the birthplace and home of President [[Franklin Pierce]]. | New Hampshire was the birthplace and home of President [[Franklin Pierce]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:36, June 18, 2010
| Capital | Concord |
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| Nickname | The Granite State |
| Official Language | English |
| Governor | John H. Lynch, D |
| Senator | Judd Gregg, R (202) 224-3324 Contact |
| Senator | Jeanne Shaheen, D (202) 224-2841 [no contact info] |
| Ratification of Constitution/or statehood | June 21, 1788 (9th) |
| Flag of New Hampshire | Motto: Live Free or Die |
New Hampshire is an American state, and was one of the first 13 states. It was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America. Its largest city is Manchester and its capital is Concord. Its highest point is Mount Washington, one of the windiest places on Earth.
New Hampshire has a fairly conservative reputation. For example, it has no personal income tax and no general sales tax. It is the first state to hold primary elections for US Presidential candidates. Recently, its conservative principles have slipped. It voted for Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential election and on June 3, 2009, the New Hampshire legislature passed a bill to make the state the sixth to allow gay marriage.
New Hampshire was the birthplace and home of President Franklin Pierce.
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