The nickname, which wasn't official until 1968, continues to be incorporated across the state, including the name of San Francisco's popular NBA team, the Golden State Warriors.

The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Welcome to ...

Photo illustration by Stacker // Shutterstock Every state’s nickname and where it comes from The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto “In God We Trust ...

The nickname, which wasn't official until 1968, continues to be incorporated across the state, including the name of San Francisco's popular NBA team, the Golden State Warriors.

The nickname, which wasn't official until 1968, continues to be incorporated across the state, including the name of San Francisco's popular NBA team, the Golden State Warriors.

Arizona didn't have an official state nickname on the books until the 2000s when lawmakers pushed a bill cementing the Grand Canyon State nickname which was already being used on license plate and ...

The nickname, which wasn’t official until 1968, continues to be incorporated across the state, including the name of San Francisco’s popular NBA team, the Golden State Warriors.

The nickname, which wasn't official until 1968, continues to be incorporated across the state, including the name of San Francisco's popular NBA team, the Golden State Warriors.

The nickname, which wasn't official until 1968, continues to be incorporated across the state, including the name of San Francisco's popular NBA team, the Golden State Warriors.