Learn 50 States and Capitals

Cowboy limerick verse

2011-12-03T05:45:00.001-08:00

Limerick verse is very popular and can be used in many different situations. If you like cowboy limericks you can find some in Clean Limericks for all Occasions. Here is an example: On his head is a 'Boss of the Plains' In his hands lies his old horse's reins. Though his vision is blurred, He's booted and spurred, And still has the West in his veins! There are tons of limericks in Clean Limericks for all Occasions and they can be used to add a touch of poetic fun or charm to your personal cards.

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Animainiacs Wakko's US States

2010-09-15T05:41:00.000-07:00

This lively video uses Wakko's song to accompany a map of the USA with the states outlined. As each state and its capital is mentioned in the fast-paced fun lyrics the state is filled in with color to identify it. Useful for learning the position of the states and capitals and also their pronunciation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k87N8K-nKLo

As a back-up to rote learning this 50 states video is a useful addition to the many methods of learning your states and capitals. There is no totally easy way but a song does tend to stick in the mind.

Some other methods for kids to learn the 50 states can be found at Clarkscript.com.

United States First Ladies

2010-09-14T06:57:00.000-07:00

The First Lady of the United States is usually the wife of the president but if he is unmarried or his wife is ill the role of hostess of the White House can be fullfilled by a female relative or friend.

At her funeral eulogy in 1849, Dolley Madison was the first President's wife referred to as the "First Lady".

The wife of Geoge Washington, the first president, was addressed as "Lady Washington" and some of the early wives preferred to be called "Mrs President". The current First Lady is Michelle Obama.

First ladies are not elected and they have no official duties but they make an important contribution by organizing and being present at official ceremonies and state functions. If the president is away she represents him.

First ladies are appreciated for their contributions to fashion and good causes. She is often a very able person in her own right and can be a strong force for good in a non-political way. It hardly need be mentioned that she also has the very important and valuable role of giving support to her husband and looking after their children.

The Office of the First Lady of the United States has a staff to enable her to carry out the duties of hostess and organize the social and ceremonial side of things.

Images and names of the First Ladies can be viewed from here:

* List of names alphabetical order

List of presidents

2010-09-08T05:56:00.000-07:00

Ever wanted to know a president of the USA's full name and the year he entered and left office. Do you have to learn a list of the presidents? Chances are that at some time in your life this will be of interest to you.

At List of Presidents there is a handy list of leaders of the American people in alphabetical (abc) and chronological (time) order. It can be copied and printed out for your convenience.

From George Washington to Barak Obama there is an unbroken line of notable presidential office holders. This represents a continuity of American history and a belief in the power of a democratically elected head of state.

Of every person who studies this list there is a good chance that one day he or she will be the next President of the United States of America. Go to it!

List of emblems and symbols from the State of Alabama

2010-09-04T00:13:00.000-07:00

Here is a useful list of emblems and symbols from the State of Alabama. More information on this state and its capital of the united States of America can be found here. Alabama State Information

Emblem/Symbol	Name of Emblem/Symbol	Date Adopted
Bible	State Bible	1853
Great Seal	State map showing major rivers	1939
Flag	Crimson Cross of St. Andrew/white field	1895
Bird	Yellowhammer	1927
Poets Laureate	Alabama State Poets Laureate	1930
Song	Alabama	1933
Coat of Arms of Alabama	Eagles supporting shield with flags of countries that ruled Alabama	1939
Motto	We Dare Maintain Our Rights	1939
Creed	Alabama's Creed	1953
Salt Water Fish	(Fighting) Tarpon	1955
Flower	Camellia	1959
Mineral	Hematite (Red Iron Ore)	1967
Rock	Marble	1969
Horse	Racking Horse	1975
Fresh Water Fish	Largemouth Bass	1975
Game Bird	Wild Turkey	1980
American Folk Dance of AL	Square Dance	1981
Nut	Pecan	1982
Fossil	Basilosaurus cetoides	1984
Renaissance Faire	Florence Renaissance Faire	1988
Alabama State Championship	Horse Show	1988
Official Mascot & Butterfly	Eastern Tiger Swallowtail	1989
Insect	Monarch Butterfly	1989
Reptile	Alabama Red-bellied Turtle	1990
Gemstone	Star Blue Quartz	1990
Shell	Scaphella junonia johnstoneae	1990
Outdoor Drama	William Gibson's The Miracle Worker	1991
Barbecue Championship	Demopolis Christmas on the River Cook-off	1991
Agricultural Museum	Dothan Landmarks Park	1992
Horseshoe Tournament	Stockton Fall Horseshoe Tournament	1992
Historic Theatre	AL Theatre for the Performing Arts	1993
Outdoor Musical Drama	The Incident at Looney's Tavern	1993
Tree	Southern Longleaf Pine	1997
Soil	Bama Soil Series	1997
Quilt	Pine Burr Quilt	1997
Wildflower	Oak-leaf Hydrangea	1999
Amphibian	Red Hills salamander	2000
Fruit	Blackberry	2004
Spirit	Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey	2004
Mammal	Black Bear	2006
Tree Fruit	Peach	2006

Alabama does not have an official nickname. It is commonly referred to as "the Heart of Dixie" and that phrase has appeared on state automobile license plates since the 1950s, but it is not an official nickname. Alabama has also been known as the cotton state and the yellowhammer state.

Learn States and Capitals

2010-06-28T01:17:00.000-07:00

This video reviews many of the web sites that help kids learn their 50 states and capitals lists.

There are lots of games, puzzles and quizzes available online. They involve all the family and give you many new learning ideas when knowing the states and their capitals is important to you.

WYOMING and its capital CHEYENNE verse

2010-06-19T01:55:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem about WYOMING and its capital CHEYENNE is part of a collection of the 50 states of USA.

A cowboy from up in WYOMING
Had grown quite tired of roaming.
An old CHEYENNE trail,
He found without fail,
Would lead him to where he was homing!

Read other state verse and masses more poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

WISCONSIN and its capital MADISON verse

2010-06-18T01:54:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem on WISCONSIN and its capital MADISON is one of a set of the 50 states of USA.

WISCONSIN young mothers grew mad
On seeing their children so sad.
No matter where from
Each MADISON mom
Soon sent them to play with their dad.

Locate other state verse and lots of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

WEST VIRGINIA and its capital CHARLESTON limerick

2010-06-17T01:53:00.000-07:00

This limerick verse featuring WEST VIRGINIA and its capital CHARLESTON is part of a collection of the 50 states of US.

A WEST VIRGINIA young lady
Sat sighing 'neath trees dark and shady.
Of CHARLESTON she thought,
But Charles had forgot,
And was dating a lady called Sadie!

Chose to read other state verse and many other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

WASHINGTON and its capital OLYMPIA verse

2010-06-16T01:52:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem helps you remember WASHINGTON and its capital OLYMPIA. It is one of a collection of the 50 states of USA.

A WASHINGTON lady, in Greek,
Decided to speak for a week.
But OLYMPIA folk
Thought that she spoke
With her tongue in the side of her cheek!

Find more state's verse and masses of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

VIRGINIA with its capital RICHMOND

2010-06-15T09:51:00.000-07:00

This limerick verse featuring VIRGINIA with its capital RICHMOND is part of a collection of the 50 states of USA.

Virginia from VIRGINIA sang a song,
Her voice was very fine and very strong.
The RICHMOND folk all cheered,
But everybody feared
Virginia from VIRGINIA was headstrong!

more state verse and masses of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

VERMONT with its capital MONTPELIER verse

2010-06-14T06:50:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem featuring VERMONT with its capital MONTPELIER is one of a set of the 50 states of USA.

There was a young ghost from VERMONT
Decided a cupboard to haunt.
The MONTPELIER folk
Thought it a joke
And asked him, "Oh what do you want?"

Find other state's poems and hundreds of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

UTAH and its capital SALT LAKE CITY

2010-06-13T01:49:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem to memorize UTAH and its capital SALT LAKE CITY is one of a set of the 50 states of USA.

In UTAH we stopped for a steak
And wondered what else we could take.
In SALT LAKE CITY,
Where the girls have some pity,
They offered some salt from the lake!

Discover other state verse and droves of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

TEXAS and its capital is AUSTIN

2010-06-12T01:48:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem features TEXAS and its capital is AUSTIN and is one of a collection of the entire 50 states of USA.

A cowboy in TEXAS, we're told,
At herding of cattle made gold.
To AUSTIN he went
Where his money he spent
Exclaiming, "It's great to be bold!

Read about other state verse and masses of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

TENNESSEE with its capital NASHVILLE verse

2010-06-11T02:47:00.000-07:00

This limerick verse featuring TENNESSEE with its capital NASHVILLE is just one of a group of poems about the 50 states of USA.

Some guys who just loved TENNESSEE,
And wishing to make a CD,
To NASHVILLE they came,
And such was their fame,
They gave the whole lot away free!

Browse other state verse and lots of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

SOUTH DAKOTA and its capital PIERRE poem

2010-06-10T01:46:00.000-07:00

This limerick features SOUTH DAKOTA and its capital PIERRE and is one of a collection of the 50 states of USA that helps you remember the state and its caital city.

In deep SOUTH DAKOTA a name,
The Black Hills, resounds with much fame.
PIERRE, meaning Peter,
As French as a liter,
Is another that's something the same!

Find many more state verse and masses of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

SOUTH CAROLINA and its capital COLUMBIA poem

2010-06-09T01:54:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem linking SOUTH CAROLINA and its capital COLUMBIA is part of a collection of the 50 states of USA.

In SOUTH CAROLINA, we find,
The people are honest and kind.
The COLUMBIA folk
Enjoy a good joke -
At least, we can hope they don't mind!

Enjoy other state verse and droves of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

RHODE ISLAND and its capital PROVIDENCE verse

2010-06-07T01:43:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem with RHODE ISLAND and its capital PROVIDENCE is one of a set of the 50 states of USA to aid memorizing.

A RHODE ISLAND red in a coop
Raced round and then round in a loop.
"PROVIDENCE will provide,"
She cackled with pride.
So everyone lapped up her soup!

Peruse other state's verses and many other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

PENNSYLVANIA and its capital HARRISBURG verse

2010-06-06T01:52:00.000-07:00

This limerick verse linking PENNSYLVANIA and its capital HARRISBURG is one of a memorable collection of the 50 states of USA.

A PENNSYLVANIA PA,
Who asked her old boss for some pay,
To HARRISBURG was sent
With cash for the rent -
So she had a really nice day!

Enjoy other state verse and tons of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

OREGON and its capital SALEM verse limerick

2010-06-05T11:41:00.000-07:00

A limerick poem featuring OREGON and its capital SALEM is one of a collection of the 50 states of USA used to help memory.

An OREGON lumber man, Bill
Had beavered away with a Will.
To SALEM he went
To sell his old tent
And marry his girlfriend, Jill!

Locate many other state verse and masses more poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

OKLAHOMA and its capital OKLAHOMA CITY

2010-06-04T01:40:00.000-07:00

This limerick verse featuring OKLAHOMA and its capital OKLAHOMA CITY is part of a set of all 50 states of US.

Oh yeah, OKLAHOMA's OK
And so all the visitors say.
For OKLAHOMA CITY,
Where folks can be witty,
OK and you'll get there OK!

Learn other state's verses and lots of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

OHIO and its capital COLUMBUS

2010-06-03T08:39:00.000-07:00

This poem limerick featuring OHIO and its capital COLUMBUS is one of a collection of all 50 states of USA.

A man of OHIO with brio
Once sang an "O sole mio".
In COLUMBUS they sighed,
"We know you have tried
But we're much preferring a trio!"

Details of other state verse and droves of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

NORTH DAKOTA and its capital BISMARCK

2010-06-02T01:38:00.000-07:00

This limerick featuring NORTH DAKOTA and its capital BISMARCK is taken from a collection of the 50 states of USA.

NORTH DAKOTA's nicest old gnome
Was, sadly, put outside to roam.
To BISMARCK he came,
But it wasn't the same,
Though they built him a new toadstool home!

Be delighted with other state verse and masses of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

NORTH CAROLINA and its capital RALEIGH verse limerick

2010-06-01T01:37:00.000-07:00

Featuring a limerick poem on NORTH CAROLINA and its capital RALEIGH this is only one of a collection of the 50 states of USA.

A NORTH CAROLINA contractor,
Who fancied himself as an actor,
In RALEIGH, for a start,
They gave him a part,
But only for using his tractor!

Hunt here for other state verse and hundreds of other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.

NEW YORK and its capital ALBANY

2010-05-30T11:35:00.000-07:00

This limerick poem on NEW YORK and its capital ALBANY comes from a collection of the 50 states of US.

A newborn babe in NEW YORK
Arrived in the beak of a stork.
An ALBANY cook
Just gave it a look
Gasping, "No! I asked you for pork!"

Lots more state verse and other poems in 700 Limericks & How to Write Them by William Clark here.