Hallmark American Spirit Collection Ornament Delaware American

This document accompanies an authentic Hallmark Keepsake
Collections Limited Time Edition. Carefully crafted from the
very finest materials, this heirloom-quality piece was designed
to be treasured for years to come.
Limited Time Editions are available until the announced
retirement date, at which time the piece is no longer produced
or distributed.AMERICAN SPIRIT
C
O
O N
Hallmark’s American Spirit
Collection*
honor the courage, spiritual strength, and unit
of purpose behind all great achievements. I
celebrates the history of our great country anc
commemorates the contributions people of all
nations have made to preserve the universal
principles of liberty and justice.
The American Spirit Collection features
reminders of our highest ideals, shining symbols
to cherish, and treasured mementos to share with
loved ones and friends. By remembering our
traditions, our hallowed places, and our enduring
values, we help bring future generations and our
exciting past together in the living heritage that
is the American spirit.DELAWARE
ORNAMENTDELAWARE
December 7, 1787
Although one of America’s smallest states in size,
Delaware is a giant in business and industry. Nylon was
invented there at Du Pont Laboratories in 1938.
Delaware is also rich in history. Algonquian tribes
lived on its fertile coastal plains long before Henry
Hudson first sailed into Delaware Bay in 1609. The bay
and river were later named after Lord De La War, an
early Dutch governor of Virginia.
With all their rich heritage, however, Delawareans
still take their greatest pride in being ”The First State”
to ratify the U.S. Constitution, the document that
protects the founding principles of our nation.
DELAWARE FACTS AT A GLANCE
Capitol: Dover
Population estimate (1998): 743,600
Size: 2,057 square miles
State motto: Liberty and Independence
Nickname: The First StateLog cabin The first log cabin on American
shores was erected by Swedish
colonists in Delaware in 1638.
Sailing shipt In 1609 Henry Hudson was the
fint known European explorer to
venture into Delaware Bay.
Flags Symbolic of Delaware being one of the
original 13 colonies.
State insects Ladybug
State fish Weakfish
State flower: Peach blossom
State bird: Blue hen’s chicken
State treet Holly• OUARTER.
Issued lanuary 1900
The herole ride of patriot Caesar Rodney is
commemorated on the reverse of the Delaware
quarter dollar, the firar insued by the United
States Mint in its 50 State Quarters Program,
Rodney’s historic two-day homeback ride
began July 1. 1776. Although seriously ill, he
rode 80 miles from Dover, Delaware,
Philadelphia to cast the tie breaking vote that
enabled Delaware to approve the Declaration of
Independence,
The first-strike ceremony for the Delaware
quarter was held at the Philadelphia Mint on
Dec. 7, 1998, exactly
211
years
after
Delaware became the
lint state to ratify the
US. Constitution In
1787.

015012582123

1999

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