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Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark went on an expedition with Sacagewea. Sacagewea helped them on the expedition called the Corps of Discovery. They had many challenges, but they finally reached their goal and never gave up! They traveled through many states including Nebraska. -
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln became Nebraska's state capital in 1867. Lincoln is located in the Southwest part of Nebraska. It is also one of the biggest cities in Nebraska. -
Nebraska's Statehood
Nebraska was the 37th state to join the union in 1867. -
Goldenrod
The Goldenrod became the state flower in 1867. It has bright yellow petals. -
Soft drink Kool-Aid?
Edwin E. Perkins invented Kool-Aid in Omaha, Nebraska. Perkins once said "people should have a soft drink that is flavored, and has many different colors!" Kool-Aid was first called Fruit Smack until Perkins changed the spelling to Kool-Aid. -
Cornhuskers
The Nebraska Cornhuskers won their 800th football game. Coached by Tom Osborne from 1973-1977. -
State Flag
In 1913, the state legislature designated the state banner the official flag of Nebraska. -
President Ford
Gerald Ford is a famous Nebraskan, also the 38th President. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Lansing, Michigan at a very young age. -
911 Emergency Call
Senator Rankin Fite was the first person to make the first 911 call in Nebraska. -
Former Soccer Player Ross Paule
Ross Paule was a former U.S.A Soccer Player for the men's team. Ross Paule moved to Omaha, Nebraska to work at Creighton University in Omaha and coach the women's team. Ross Paule also lived in Memphis, Tennessee. When he lived here, he had a soccer club called Arlington Soccer Academy {ASA}.
