1. Nebraska The Cornhusker State WELCOMES TCCE\TEA\TUG 2009 September 22 th - 30 th, 2009

2. 2 History Originally inhabited by several Native American tribes –original tribes: Pawnee, Omaha, Ponca & Oto –immigrated tribes: Lakota, Arapaho & Cheyenne Organized as a territory on May 30, 1854 Entered Union on March 1, 1867 becoming the 37 th state State constitution adopted on October 12, 1875

3. 3 Geography Located in Midwest Region of the United States Surrounded by 6 states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota and Wyoming Major Rivers: Missouri, Niobrara, Platte, and Republican Major Lakes: Lewis & Clark, Harlan County, and C.W. McConaughy Highest summit: Panorama Point 5,424 feet Capital city: Lincoln Largest city: Omaha Other major cities: Norfolk, Columbus SD MO KS CO WY IA

4. 4 Land & People The area of Nebraska is 76,872 sq. mi. The population was 1,768,331 in 2006 -Omaha 419,545 -Lincoln 241,167 -Memorial Stadium 85,123 Median Age: 35.3 yrs.

5. 5 State Symbols State Bird: Meadowlark State Flower: Goldenrod State Tree: Cottonwood State Grass: Little Bluestem

6. 6 Resources, Agriculture & Industry Natural Resources More varieties of grasses for foraging than in any other state Sand, gravel and limestone Petroleum & natural gas Agriculture Livestock –dairy cows –hog production Crops –wheat –sorghum –corn Industry Food Processing Manufacturing –car parts –phone equipment –industrial machinery

7. 7 Famous People From Nebraska Malcolm X Civil Rights Activist 1925-1965 Red Cloud Native American Rights Activist 1822-1909 Warren Buffet Investor Gerald Ford President 1913 - 2006

8. 8 …and of course Kool-Aid Dude Sugary Fruit Drink Activist 1927- Present

9. 9 …But where are we staying The home of Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody)

10. 10 Double Wide Inn of Omaha

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14. 14 Possible Outings

15. 15 Possible Outings

16. 16 Possible Outings

17. 17 Dress for the weather

18. 18 Husker Fans

19. 19 Beautiful Nebraska

20. 20 Beautiful Nebraska