The United States has a rich history spanning 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's nickname, ...

Although Alabama doesn’t have an official nickname, the nickname that’s most commonly used is “Heart of Dixie,” according to the Alabama state archives. Others include the Cotton State, originating in ...

Many of us have endearing nicknames for our home states—terms of affection that just roll off the tongue whenever we boast about where we’re from. But how often do we pause to think about the origins ...