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  Seal of Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The thirty-four stars clustered at the top of the seal identify Kansas as the 34th state to be accepted into the Union of the United States.
The seal is used on the flag of Kansas.
The design for the Great Seal of Kansas was submitted by John J. Ingalls, a state senator from Atchison.
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 Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west.
Kansas has a reputation as a progressive state with many firsts in legislative initiatives—it was the first state to institute a system of workers compensation (1910).
Kansas was the first state to ban the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s, and Kansas was also the first state to ban the concept of separate but equal schools.
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 Kansas - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Kansas, as part of the Louisiana Purchase, was annexed to the United States in 1803 as unorganized territory.
Kansas had a reputation as a progressive state with many firsts in legislative initiatives—it was the first state to institute a system of workers compensation (1910).
As of 2004, the population of Kansas was 2,735,502.
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 Kansas
Kansas, which became a free state, was a hotbed of violence and chaos in its early days as pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces collided.
Kansas Territory stretched all the way to the Continental Divide and included the site of present day Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, but this part of it was cut off when it became a state.
The Kansas River, formed by the junction of the Smoky Hill and Republican rivers, joins the Missouri at Kansas City, after a course of 150 miles across the state.
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 Kansas
The decade brought new restrictions on abortion, the defeat of prominent Democrats, including Dan Glickman, and the Kansas State Board of Education's infamous 1999 decision to eliminate the theory of evolution from the state teaching standards, a decision that was later reversed.
As of 2003, the population of Kansas was 2,723,507.
Kansas, as well as five other Mid-West states (Nebraska, Oklahoma, North and South Dakota and Iowa), is feeling the brunt of falling populations.
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 Kansas State Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Kansas state flag, adopted by the Kansas Legislature as the official state flag in 1927, is a rectangle of dark-blue silk with the state seal at its center.
Above the seal is the state crest, a sunflower resting on a twisted bar of blue and gold.
Kansas state flags may be purchased from the Office of the Secretary of State.
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 Seal of State - KS-Cyclopedia - 1912
Seal of State.—From the earliest period of history the seal has been used "by individuals, corporate bodies and states, for making impressions on instruments of writing, as an evidence of their authenticity." Every civilized country has its great seal, and in some monarchies, England for example, the king has his privy seal.
There has been some controversy as to who suggested the design for the seal, particularly the motto "Ad astra per aspera." Richard Cordley made the claim that the motto was selected by Josiah Miller, who was a member of the joint committee to select a design, and the inscription on Mr.
But, whoever designated the seal and suggested the motto, both design and motto are appropriate and tell in symbolism the story of Kansas' struggles and the perseverance of her pioneers.
skyways.lib.ks.us /genweb/archives/1912/s/seal_of_state.html   (1044 words)

  
 Turnovers, early run seal victory for Kansas ::
Kansas' 85-52 victory was impressive, but more impressive was that Nevada scored just nine more points in the entire game than Kansas did in the first half alone.
Kansas held Nevada's leading scorer, Nick Fazekas, to 5-18 from the field.
Kansas forced turnovers throughout the game, but all of its points from turnovers came in the first half.
www.cstv.com /sports/m-baskbl/uwire/113004aba.html   (676 words)

  
 Excite España - Búsqueda Web - Resultados con: Kansas Motto
In the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood.
Annals of Kansas, 1541-1885 by D.W. Wilder, The Annals of Kansas, 1886-1925 edited by.
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 Kansas Motto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Kansas Facts & History Kansas Facts & History Kansas was granted statehood in 1861, becoming the 34th state in the US.
What is Kansas' motto.....field, the word "KANSAS," the sunflower (Kansas' state flower), and the state seal of.....the 34th state in the USA), and the state motto, "AD ASTRA PER...
At the center of the Kansas Highway Patrol's patch is the Great.....Seal of the State of...
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 Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius - Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
At the groundbreaking ceremony for Kansas' newest and largest ethanol plant yesterday, Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced her support of the 25x'25 renewable energy initiative, an effort to have America to get 25 percent of its energy from renewable sources like wind, solar and biofuels by the year 2025.
Kansas children are the winners in the now-concluded school funding case, says Governor Kathleen Sebelius.
Water from the Missouri River and its tributaries is an important regional asset, which is why Governor Kathleen Sebelius has joined governors from seven upper Midwest states and the president of a tribal water rights coalition in the creation of the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes.
www.governor.ks.gov   (1104 words)

  
 Kansas City, Missouri (U.S.)
The official corporate seal of Kansas City shall be used upon ceremonial keys to the City of Kansas City, and upon ordinances and resolutions enacted by the Council, proclamations used by the Mayor, legal instruments of the City lawfully executed, and certifications made by the City Clerk pursuant to lawful authority.
The official corporate seal of the city may be used upon ceremonial keys to the city, and upon ordinances and resolutions enacted by the council, proclamations issued by the mayor, legal instruments of the city lawfully executed, and certifications made by the director of records pursuant to lawful authority.
No other mark, symbol, seal, logo or other image or design purporting to represent or denote the city or any of its departments may be recognized or used.
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 Kansas erases 16-point deficit to beat Sooners - College Basketball - MSNBC.com
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers (15) and Oklahoma guard Michael Neal (2) battle for a loose ball during the first half of a tight game Sunday.
The Sooners (14-5, 5-3), who had won five in a row and beaten Kansas in three of their four previous meetings, seemed to seize command with a 16-4 run early in the second half.
The Sooners were dominating the boards and Rush, Kansas’ leading scorer, was having a poor shooting day.
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 Kansas Symbols, State Motto - SHG Resources
Ingalls suggested the original design for the great seal of Kansas upon the admission of the state into the Union, together with the motto "Ad astra per aspera" (To the stars through difficulties).
The clouds at the base were intended to represent the perils and troubles of our territorial history; the star emerging therefrom, the new state; the constellation, like that on the flag, the Union, to which, after a stormy struggle, it had been admitted." From a biographical record prepared by G. Meixell.
Kansas earned the nickname “Bloody Kansas” because of the war regarding slavery, much of which was fought on Kansas' soil.
www.shgresources.com /ks/symbols/motto   (485 words)

  
 Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - When Kyle Snyder arrived at Kauffman Stadium yesterday, he bumped into Angel Berroa and Leo Nunez, his former teammates with the Kansas City Royals earlier this season.
KANSAS CITY (AP) - Missouri and Kansas conservation officials are asking residents to keep a lookout for a one-half inch, metallic green beetle that they fear could destroy thousands of ash trees across the two states.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Kansas City downed Boston 6-4 Tuesday in the first of a three-game series at Kaufman Stadium.
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 Kansas State Flag
Above the seal on the Kansas State Flag, is the state crest.
The thirty-four stars clustered at the top of the seal identify Kansas as the 34th state to be accepted into the Union.
The seal on the Kansas State Flag is very ornate.
unitedstatesamericanflags.com /kansas_state_flag.htm   (208 words)

  
 Kansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Kansas has a reputation as a progressive state with many firsts in legislative initiatives including being the first state to institute a system of workers compensation (1910).
Lucas, Kansas is also home to the Grassroots Art Center [2] (http://home.comcast.net/~ymirymir/index2.htm).
In January 2004, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced the new Kansas 511 traveler information service.[3] (http://www.ksdot.org/offtransinfo/News04/511_Release.htm) By calling 511, callers will get access to information about road conditions, construction, closures, detours, and weather conditions for the state highway system.
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 kansas flag and description and kansas seal
The Kansas flag, adopted in 1925, consists of a dark blue field with the state seal in the center.
A sunflower on a bar of twisted gold lies above the seal, and below the seal is the word Kansas.
The seal contains a landscape that includes a rising sun, representing the east; and a river and steamboat, representing commerce.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/usa/ksflag.htm   (263 words)

  
 Kansas State Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
...with the enduring image of fields of grain waving in the wind -- Kansas is the nation's largest producer of wheat.
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a blue field, the word "KANSAS," the sunflower (Kansas' state flower), and the state seal of Kansas...
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 Obituary Files For The State Of Kansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
State of Kansas (Flag of Kansas) (Seal of Kansas) State nickname: The Sunflower State...
Information about Kansas Legislators past and present whose last names begin with A, from the Reference Division of the Kansas State Library.
Kansas became the 34th state of the Union on...
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 Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius - Kansas Seal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
All commissions shall be issued in the name of the state of Kansas; and shall be signed by the governor, countersigned by the Secretary of State, and sealed with the great seal."
The motto which appears on the Great Seal, "Ad astra per aspera," is Latin for "To the stars through difficulties." The thirty-four stars represent the fact that Kansas was the thirty-fourth state admitted to the Union.
Look at different images that make up the seal and learn their meanings.
www.governor.ks.gov /Facts/kansasseal.htm   (150 words)

  
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File contains photos, illustrations, and information on the official seal of the city government of Kansas City, Missouri, first designed and approved in 1855 by Mayor Milton Payne.
Composed of a circular stamp with a shield in its center with stars surrounded by the following words (in its 20th century version): "seal of Kansas City, Missouri, incorporated 1850, Jackson County."
Kansas City Public Library : 14 West 10th Street : Kansas City, MO 64105
www.kclibrary.org /localhistory/media.cfm?mediaID=101473   (74 words)

  
 Potter Family of Kansas Home Page
Seal of Kansas: Established by a joint resolution adopted by the Kansas Legislature May 25, 1861.
Kansas State Flag: Adopted by the Kansas State Legislature as the official state flag in 1927, is a rectangle of dark blue silk with the state seal at its center.
Rolling hills identify the terrain near Fort Riley, and a steamboat represents navigation when the Kansas River was used to deliver supplies to Manhattan and Fort Riley.
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 Kansas State Seal
Because Kansas corporation records are better than most, it appears that a huge number of companies were licensed to do business in the state - almost 600 known so far.
Only a tiny handful of certificates have yet been recorded as showing the state seal.
An intricate design with the quintessential Kansas farmer plowing in the foreground.
www.coxrail.com /st-seals/stks.htm   (161 words)

  
 Kansas State Symbols - Kansas State Seal - The United States of America
Kansas State Symbols - Kansas State Seal - The United States of America
The circle is surrounded by the words, "Great Seal of the State of Kansas January 29, 1861."
The 34 stars identify Kansas as the 34th state to enter the Union.
www.netstate.com /states/symb/seals/ks_seal.htm   (84 words)

  
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Kansas State Seal, Large, 23 1/2” x 1 1/2” $ 70.00 Kansas State Seal, Small, 15 1/2” x 1 1/2” $ 50.00 Terms: Net 30 Delivery: Within 30 Days Political Subdivisions: Pricing is available to the political subdivisions of the State of Kansas.
Conditions: Quarterly Reports: The vendor is required to submit quarterly, to the Division of Purchases, all acquisitions made by the state from this contract.
This contract is established to furnish Kansas State Seal Wall Plaques on a periodic basis during the period designated.
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 C-J Online Families: For Kansas' first toddler, being a kid comes first 11/6/97
First lady Linda Graves said her daughter, Katie, 2, loves to romp around on the state seal of Kansas on a rug at the entrance to Cedar Crest.
She acts every bit the 2-year-old that she is, but the rug that Katie plays on is different than most.
Linda Graves said she anticipates the upcoming campaign will be a tough one, despite the assertions from many that the governor is a shoo-in for re-election.
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 Kansas Surveyor Seal and Stamp
Kansas Surveyor stamps and seals are guaranteed to meet state requirements.
Your Surveyor Seal or Stamp - We make every effort to assure that we have the most current information for each state.
If you find that our example does not match or differs greatly from the current requirements, please contact us with information from the state so that we may update our records.
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 Kansas State Seal 3.8" Vinyl Transfer Decal
This Kansas State Seal 3.8" Vinyl Transfer Decal is an ArmyDecals.com exclusive.
Made in our facility in Jacksonville, our Vinyl transfer decals are made of the highest quality vinyl and UV resistant graphics available with up to a 5-year life.
Kansas State Seal 8" Vinyl Transfer Decal
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 Kansas state seal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas provides that "there shall be kept by the governor, and used by him officially, and which shall be the great seal of Kansas.
January 29, 1861." The motto which appears on the Great Seal, "Ad astra per aspera," is Latin for "To the stars through difficulties." The thirty-four stars represent the fact that Kansas was the thirty-fourth state admitted to the Union.
/Office of the Governor of Kansas, /www.ksgovernor.org/ adopted (dd.mm.yyyy): 1861
www.statefacts.com /kansas-state-seal.html   (98 words)

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