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Devils Tower

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May 31st 2007
Wyoming became the 44th state in 1890. Devils Tower became the first National Monument in 1906. Teddy Roosevelt was President at that time. The various Native American tribes had different names for The Tower and many had bear in the name, such as Bear Lodge. There are many legends and the one that we saw a picture of included a bear scratching the side to get to some children on the top of the to ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more