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 Abbeville, Alabama is the first city in the United States that begins with the letter A.[([[https://atlasalabama.gov/municipalities/abbeville/|atlasalabama]])]
+===== Alabama Had The First Electric Streetcar System =====
+Alabama had the world's first electric trolley. It first opened in Montgomery in 1886. People could no longer rely on horses thanks to the trolley. While horses and carriages remained popular for long distance travel, city transportation grew more efficient.[([[https://hawkinsrails.net/streetcars/mont/mont.htm|hawkinsrails]])]
+===== The Southern Longleaf Pine Is The State Tree =====
+The Alabama legislature named the first state tree in the 1940s. The tree was known as the southern pine tree at the time. This was eventually determined to be the southern longleaf pine, which once covered most of Alabama.[([[https://www.rustygloverforalabama.com/alabama/what-is-the-state-tree-of-alabama.html|rustygloverforalabama]])]
+===== Civil Aviation School To Become A Pilot =====
+Alabama is one of the most popular states for obtaining this certification. Alabama is regarded for having some of the country's greatest aviation programs. So, if you've always wanted to be a pilot, Alabama is the place to be![([[https://www.accs.edu/career-training/aviation/|accs]])]
+===== State Motto =====
+Alabama residents adore their own state. Part of such affection stems from the state's ethos of preserving people's independence.
+ It seems to reason, then, that the state's official motto is "audemus jura nostra defender," which translates as "we dare to defend our rights." This slogan can be found on official government buildings and wherever the state's official coat of arms is displayed.[([[https://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/al_motto.htm|netstate]])]
+===== NASA Marshall Space Flight Center =====
+When you think of NASA, you generally think of its bases in Florida and Texas. However, there is a significant NASA branch near Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. There will be no rocket launches from the Marshall Space Flight Center. Instead, it's a research facility. Scientists use it to figure out how to launch rockets into the air and where they need to go.[([[https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/home/index.html|nasa]])]
+===== Sweet Home Alabama =====
+You've probably heard the song "Sweet Home Alabama" at some point. Though it is not an official state anthem, it has become a calling card for the state. The song has an intriguing backstory. It was intended to demonstrate Alabama state pride at a period when some individuals were embarrassed to claim they were from the South.[([[https://www.npr.org/2018/12/17/676863591/sweet-home-alabama-lynyrd-skynyrd-southern-discomfort-american-anthem|npr]])]
+===== Apollo 11 Rocket =====
+The first person to step foot on the moon did so in 1969. The Apollo 11 mission was a watershed moment in US history. It is also significant in Alabama state history. Huntsville, Alabama, constructed the rocket that flew those courageous astronauts to the moon. This city was formerly almost unknown outside of the state. With the mission's success, Alabama's popularity skyrocketed.[([[https://www.huntsville.org/rocket-city/us-space-rocket-center/|huntsville]])]
+===== Biodiverse =====
+All year, Alabama enjoys a warm, humid environment. Though creatures that love cold temperatures will not thrive here, it is an ideal nesting habitat for many other species. It also boasts a diverse landscape, which has allowed different species to evolve and separate themselves over time. The state is home to approximately 4500 distinct living species, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the country.[([[https://almnh.museums.ua.edu/resources/ask-the-naturalist/|almnh]])]
+===== State Amphibian =====
+The red hills salamander is designated as one of the state's emblems.
+ An elementary student initiated a petition in 2000 to make this little critter the state's official amphibian. This petition was effective, drawing attention to the animals' need for additional wild environments in which to live.[([[https://www.outdooralabama.com/salamanders/red-hills-salamander|outdooralabama]])]
+===== Bus Boycott =====
+Montgomery, Alabama witnessed one of the most important nonviolent civil rights protests in North American history. African Americans in the city refused to take the city bus for slightly over a year, from December 1955 to December 1956. Buses were segregated at the time. Furthermore, if there were no unoccupied seats, African American passengers were obliged to give up their seats to white passengers.[([[https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/montgomery-bus-boycott|history]])]
+===== Rankin Fite =====
+People who are interested in governance and civic history may be familiar with the name Rankin Fite. Though he never entered larger politics, he was a significant political player in the state. For 24 years, he was a member of the Alabama State House of Representatives. During this period, he also served as House Speaker for two times.[([[https://whnt.com/news/shoals/alabama-marks-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-first-call-to-911/|whnt]])]
+===== Struggled Financially In 20th Century =====
+Alabama is today noted for its contributions in a variety of sectors. However, agriculture was the state's primary source of revenue during the twentieth century. Alabama state farmers were particularly badly struck during the Great Depression. These challenges persisted during WWII, when many men were called up to fight and forced to abandon their fields.[([[https://cber.culverhouse.ua.edu/2019/07/26/alabamas-changing-economy-through-the-twentieth-century/|culverhouse]])]
+===== Caves =====
+The state has around 4000 caves, but the ones that tourists may easily explore are some of the most intriguing.[([[https://www.northalabama.org/blog/post/caves-in-north-alabama/|northalabama]])]
+===== Russel Cave =====
+Russel Cave is one of the most well-known. Visitors are not permitted to enter the cave system since it is closed to protect the rocks and habitat. However, there is a national monument and a museum to learn about the Russel Cave system.[([[https://www.destguides.com/united-states/alabama/landmarks-alabama#russell_cave_national_monument|destguides]])]
+===== F. Scott Fitzgerald Lived In Montgomery =====
+F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, lived all over the world. The couple spent some time in Montgomery. The house where the couple lived is still standing. It is now a museum and state landmark dedicated to the literary legend.[([[https://www.southernliterarytrail.org/writers/zelda-and-f-scott-fitzgerald|southernliterarytrail]])]
+===== Alabama Crimson Tide =====
+Every state is proud of its college sports teams. Alabama, on the other hand, takes that pride to a new level by naming the university athletics group the Alabama Crimson Tide. This nickname has been used since 1907, following a lengthy history of failed nicknames. The major color of the University of Alabama is red, and the tide reflects the athletes' hard work and competitive character.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-does-Alabama-Universitys-nickname-the-Crimson-Tide-mean|quora]])]
+===== Alabama Has The Longest State Constitution =====
+Above all other laws, every state must respect the federal United States Constitution. However, this paper does not cover all possible legislation. Each state has its own constitution to compensate for this and encourage state freedom. Alabama's current constitution dates back to 1901.[([[http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/constitution/1901/constitution1901_toc.htm|alisondb]])]

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