There were at least 125 unique tribes living in Washington before Europeans arrived.

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The first Europeans to set foot in Washington were Spanish.

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Spain and Great Britain almost went to war over Washington.

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The Lewis and Clarke Expedition reached Washington in November 1805.

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Washington was named after none other than President George Washington himself.

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Washington was the first U.S. state in the 20th century to give women the right to vote.

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Washington experienced one of the most severe volcanic eruptions in North America.

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The largest building in the world is in Washington.

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The world’s first Starbucks opened in Seattle, Washington, in 1971.

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ather’s Day was founded in the small city of Spokane, Washington.