On this date in 1890, Wyoming became the forty-fourth state admitted to the union. It is a breathtaking state to be sure, but it is also the least populated state. It is also one of three states that shares the honor of having the first National park–Yellowstone.
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming
http://www.democraticunderground.com/108573
http://www.wyohistory.org/essays/wyoming-becomes-state-constitutional-convention-and-statehood-debates-1889-and-1890-%E2%80%94-and-the?page=3
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