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Nevada is the 7th largest state geographically and the 35th largest state by population in the United States. Although it is known for legalized gambling and semi-legalized prostitution, its voters are generally conservative and voted for George W. Bush twice, qualifying it as a red state. Its senators include Harry Reid, the Democratic Senate Majority Leader, and John Ensign, a Republican.
Nevada was admitted to the Union on October 31, 1864 by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War; as a result, one of the State's mottos is "Battle Born."[1]
Notable people from Nevada
Andre Agassi, one of the most successful tennis players of all time, was born in Las Vegas.
Gee Jon, the first person to be executed in a gas chamber, was executed at Nevada State Prison.
Pat Nixon, former First Lady, was born in Ely.
Harry Reid, the current Senate Majority Leader and the first Mormon to attain this position, was born in Searchlight.
Karl Rove, President George W. Bush's Chief of Staff, grew up in Sparks.
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