Arkansas's Flag:
A diamond on a red field represents the only place in North America where diamonds have been discovered and mined. The twenty-five white stars around the diamond mean that Arkansas was the twenty-fifth state to join the Union. The top of four stars in the center represents that Arkansas was a member of the Confederate States during the Civil War. The other three stars represent Spain, France and the United States, countries that had earlier ruled the land that includes Arkansas.

History of Arkansas:
Arkansas's widely varied landscapes are home to a history rich in intriguing subplots. A trip across the state can lead from Mississippi River bottomlands to mid-America's most prominent peaks; from a legacy of Deep South cotton culture to a town on a Wild West frontier.

Among the stories told at stops in between are tales of Native Americans, pioneers who built the state, Civil War battles, an oil boom, blues and mountain folk music, diamonds, nine students who helped forge the spirit of the civil rights movement and a native son who rose to the U.S. Presidency.

Civil War - After a divided Arkansas seceded from the Union in 1861, it became a strategic target for both North and South because of its location on the Mississippi River and its role as a gateway to the Southwest.

20th Century - Symbolizing both Arkansas's progress since settlement and the state's future promise, a new Capitol was built, hosting its first legislative session in 1911. The nation's eyes became focused on Little Rock Central High School in the fall of 1957 during the desegregation crisis. At century's end, Bill Clinton of Arkansas would twice be elected U.S. President.

Regional Histories - Some of Arkansas's intriguing regional histories reflect varied cultural influences upon the state because of its mid-America location; others begin with natural resources.

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