Nebraska

Nebraska"The Cornhusker State"

The images on the state flag represent transportaton, industry, settlement and agriculture

TimelineMarch 1, 1867 - Nebraska became a state. May 6, 1877 - Chief Crazy Horse surrendered to U.S. troops in Nebraska.March 23, 1913 - A strong tornado swept through Omaha, Nebraska. It was Easter Sunday.Jan. 30, 1941 - Vice President Dick Cheney was born in Lincoln, Nebraska.Nov. 15, 2014 - Dr. Martin Salia, died from Ebola at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Nebraska State Motto"Equality Before Law"

Nebraska State TreeCottonwood Tree

Nebraska State Song"Beautiful Nebraska"

3 Major IndustriesFinance, Real Estate & Agriculture

Chimney Rock is a national historic site.It rises nearly 300 ft above the North Platte River Valley.

Nebraska State FlowerGoldenrod

Nebraska State BirdWestern Meadowlark

Warren BuffetWealthy Investor

Nebraska's Climate:Rainfall per year 26 in.Snowfall per year 28 in.Average temp. 76 degreesJuly-Average hi 89 degreesJanuary-Average low 12 degreesAs a Midwest state, Nebraska is part of the "Tornado Alley".