1. New York The Empire State

2. Emblazoned on a dark blue field is the state coat of arms. The goddess Liberty holds a pole with a Liberty Cap on top. Liberty stands for freedom. At her feet is a discarded crown, representing freedom from England at the end of the revolutionary war. On the right is the goddess, Justice. She wears a blindfold and carries the scales of justice. Meaning that everyone receives equal treatment under the law. The state motto "Excelsior" on a white ribbon expresses the idea of reaching upward to higher goals. On the shield a sun rises over the Hudson highlands and ships sail the Hudson river. Above the shield is an eagle resting on a globe representing the Western Hemisphere.

5. New York City

6. New York City New York City Biggest U.S. City Biggest U.S. City Third biggest in world Third biggest in world 16 million people 16 million people Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island would each be a top 15 U.S. city on their own Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island would each be a top 15 U.S. city on their own

13. George Washington called New York: “The Seat of the Empire”

14. “Uncle Sam” came from New York

15. Millions of immigrants came through N.Y.C.

16. World Trade Center Two of world’s tallest buildings Two of world’s tallest buildings Each had its own zip code Each had its own zip code Financial center of the United States Financial center of the United States Many buildings – not just two Many buildings – not just two

18. Ellis Island / Liberty Island

19. Ellis Island

20. Liberty Island

21. Central Park

23. Metropolitan Museum of Art (largest art museum in the world)

25. The Guggenheim Museum

26. Industries Printing/Publishing (3/4 of all U.S. books) Printing/Publishing (3/4 of all U.S. books) Trade / Finance / Banking Trade / Finance / Banking Tourism Tourism Arts / Fashion Arts / Fashion Entertainment / Sports Entertainment / Sports

27. Other Landmarks: Times Square / Madison Garden

28. Grand Central Station / Broadway

29. Wall Street / N.Y.S.E.

30. Niagara Falls Niagara Falls

31. American Falls American Falls

32. Canadian Falls (Horseshoe Falls)

34. Horseshoe Falls Bridal Veil Falls

35. American Falls Survey: 1969

36. The St. Lawrence Seaway

37. Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame

38. Upstate New York