Mississippi

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Mississippi is home to some many famous names. People who call Mississippi home include Bo Diddley, Brett Farve, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, and Oprah Winfrey.

Mississippi became a state on December 10, 1817. It is bordered by Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The magnolia is the state flower for Mississippi. The largest cities are Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Greenville, Tupelo, and a few others.

The state motto is By valor and arms. While the magnolia is the state flower, the tree is a magnolia tree.

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