Which US State achieved statehood in 1858 and is known as the 'Gopher' state?
SS Gopher State (T-ACS-4) Boston. SS Gopher State (T-ACS-4) SS "Gopher State" (T-ACS-4) is a crane ship in ready reserve for the United States Navy. The ship was named for the state of Minnesota, which is also known as the "Gopher State". "Gopher State" was laid down on 26 July 1971, as the container ship SS "Export Leader", ON 545126, IMO 7226689, a Maritime Administration type (C5-S-73b) hull under MARAD contract (MA 257). Built by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, hull no. 358, she was launched on 8 July 1972, and delivered to MARAD 22 January 1973, entering service for American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines. She
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,