The document provides information about Alabama's state symbols including its seal, flower, bird, tree, and natural resource of steel. It lists some key facts about Alabama such as Heather Whitestone becoming the first deaf Miss America in 1995 and the Alabama state quarter being the first US coin with braille writing picturing Helen Keller. The document also notes that Alabama workers built the first rocket to put humans on the moon, introduced Mardi Gras to the western world, and that Montgomery is the capital and birthplace of the confederacy. Famous Alabamians listed include Condoleezza Rice, Courtney Cox, Jimmy Buffett, Rosa Parks, and Hank Williams.
9. State Facts In 1995, Heather Whitestone became Alabama’s first Ms. America with a disability (deafness). In 2002, the Alabama state quarter was the first U.S. coin to contain braille writing. It also pictures Helen Keller.
10. More Facts Alabama workers built the first rocket to put humans on the moon. Alabama introduced the Mardi Gras to the western world. Montgomery is the capital of Alabama and the birthplace of the confederacy.
