Which US State achieved statehood in 1889 and is known as the 'Evergreen' state?
MV Evergreen State MV Evergreen State The MV "Evergreen State" is a decommissioned "Evergreen State"-class ferry that was operated by Washington State Ferries from 1954 to 2015. She was named for the state of Washington, whose nickname is "The Evergreen State". When delivered in 1954, the Evergreen State was assigned to the Seattle-Winslow run serving Bainbridge Island. She was reassigned to the San Juan Islands in 1959 where she remained for the majority of her active career for Washington State Ferries. From June 2000 until the retirement of the "Steel Electric"-class in November 2007 this ferry was used as a relief vessel. The
Statehood movement in the District of Columbia Statehood movement in the District of Columbia The District of Columbia statehood movement is a political movement that advocates making the District of Columbia a U.S. state. As the national capital, the District of Columbia is a federal district under the direct jurisdiction of the United States Congress. Statehood would grant the District voting representation in the Congress and full control over local affairs. For most of the modern statehood movement, the new state's name would have been "New Columbia". Statehood for the District, which is also known as District of Columbia, might be achieved by an act of Congress,