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National trivia: From 1912 - 1959 the US had 48 states
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:12 pm
Arizona was admitted in 1912 as the 48th and then no more were added for 47 years until Alaska and Hawaii joined. This was the 2nd longest period between additions (we are in a 59+ year drought).
Did people in 1928 think we would be at 48 forever? Will people look back on us and wonder if we knew states 51 and up were just around the corner? (Looking at you Guam. Also looking at you split up California)
Did people in 1928 think we would be at 48 forever? Will people look back on us and wonder if we knew states 51 and up were just around the corner? (Looking at you Guam. Also looking at you split up California)
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 8:53 pm
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Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:12 pm to weagle99
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Did people in 1928 think we would be at 48 forever?
Yes. We completed the map.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:13 pm to weagle99
I think we could stand to lose a few myself.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:15 pm to weagle99
Likely DC or Puerto Rico before Guam.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:15 pm to weagle99
Hopefully we dont add anymore. I’d have to get new swim trunks
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:15 pm to weagle99
I don’t care which states we have, can we ban OP for posting shite hypotheticals?
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:17 pm to weagle99
admitting Hawaii was a mistake.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:20 pm to Cdawg
I’d like to hear how.
The psychological barrier of 50 is significant.
The psychological barrier of 50 is significant.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:20 pm to weagle99
I like the number 50
Merge New England into one state and break up California to stay at 50
Merge New England into one state and break up California to stay at 50
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:26 pm to Kafka
I was at a Flea Market buying a 48 star US Flag... As I tried to negotiate the price the woman running the Flea Market said, "It was a good buy, they didn't make too many of those."
I was glad to know that I beat the rush...
I was glad to know that I beat the rush...
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:33 pm to WWII Collector
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WWII Collector
Whatchu collect baw
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:35 pm to weagle99
Guam is out, it is expected to flip over...
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:36 pm to weagle99
The only reason to add a state would be if it would be an economic gain. Other than parts of Canada, there aren't many economic gain territories nearby.
No island is worth it, especially any Caribbean island.
No island is worth it, especially any Caribbean island.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:38 pm to Cdawg
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admitting Hawaii was a mistake.
Its a good location for a naval base and helps us control the Pacific. That's the only reason its a state.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:41 pm to weagle99
My primary reasoning behind opposing any increase in states, and my logic is absolutely undeniable, is that the flag would look stupid.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:41 pm to weagle99
quote:
(we are in a 49+ year drought).
Yo math sucks playa
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:43 pm to weagle99
Obama said there were 57 states. If you can't trust him...
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:50 pm to weagle99
And Obama thinks we added seven states since 1959
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:22 pm to East Coast Band
quote:
The only reason to add a state would be if it would be an economic gain. Other than parts of Canada, there aren't many economic gain territories nearby.
No island is worth it, especially any Caribbean island.
You could argue Cuba would give us an economic gain with sugar, cigars, tourism, and rum.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:26 pm to weagle99
quote:You complete me.
Did people in 1928 think we would be at 48 forever?
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