By: Cara Edenfield Groupbygroup.wordpress.com Learning About Florida’s History. By: Cara Edenfield Groupbygroup.wordpress.com

Juan Ponce de Leon was the first Spanish explorer to arrive in Florida, in 1513. Learning about Florida’s history.

Learning about Florida’s history. Ponce de Leon named the land “la Florida” in honor of Spain’s Easter celebration “Pascua florida,” or “feast of the flowers.” Learning about Florida’s history.

Learning about Florida’s history. Some people think Ponce de Leon was looking for the Fountain of Youth when he found Florida; however, this has not been proven. Learning about Florida’s history.

In 1909, the orange blossom was selected as Florida’s state flower. Learning about Florida’s history.

Learning about Florida’s history. On December 6, 1947, President Harry S Truman set aside 1.5 million acres of protected land as Everglades National Park. Learning about Florida’s history.

Learning about Florida’s history. Florida pharmacist, Benjamin Green, patented a sunscreen called Red Vet Pet, which was bought by Coppertone in the early 1950s. Learning about Florida’s history.

Learning about Florida’s history. The Kennedy Space Center was formed in 1962. The name honored JFK, who proposed the moon landing. Learning about Florida’s history.

In 1970, the legislature adopted “Sunshine State” as Florida’s nickname. Learning about Florida’s history.

Learning about Florida’s history. In 1986, the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a ship from a famous Spanish fleet, was found off the coast of Florida with silver and gold inside. Learning about Florida’s history.

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