In 2002, the 11th US Circuit Court ordered the removal of the Ten Commandments statue. Chief Justice Roy Moore refused to follow the court order, leading to protests. The monument was eventually removed in August 2003.
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St. Stephens, now abandoned, served as the territorial capital from 1817 to 1819.
The use of state names derived from Native American languages is common in the U.S.; an estimated 26 states have names of Native American origin.
Inspirational Labor Day quotes include:“Without labor, nothing prospers.” – Sophocles “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs “There is no substitute for hard work.” – Thomas Edison
Historical data suggests that Bitcoin often experiences significant price appreciation following U.S. elections. The anticipation of increased market activity post-election, combined with global liquidity trends, sets the stage for a potential Bitcoin rally.
Snowfall is less frequent along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, sometimes going several years without any snowfall.
Alabama has the second-largest inland waterway system in the United States.
People celebrate Labor Day with picnics, sports events, and street parades. The American football season also begins on—or around—Labor Day.
Alabama enjoys a lengthy growing season of up to 300 days in the southern part of the state.
Colin Powell: “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” Maya Angelou: “Nothing will work unless you do.” Estée Lauder: “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”