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New Hampshire State Facts
Entered Union: June 21, 1788 (9th State)
Present constitution adopted: 1784
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State abbreviation/Postal code: N.H./NH
Nickname: Granite State
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South Carolina State Facts
Entered Union: May 23, 1788 (8th State)
Present constitution adopted: 1895
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State abbreviation/Postal code: S.C./SC
Nickname: Palmetto State
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