December 14, 2024, marked the 205th birthday of the state of Alabama. Happy Birthday to the Yellowhammer state!
In 1819, Alabama was welcomed by President James Madison as the 22nd state of the union. Gov. Kay “Meemaw” Ivey signed Saturday’s proclamation claiming the day as “Alabama Day.”
🎉: Happy Birthday, Alabama!
To celebrate our state’s 205th birthday, I have proclaimed today as Alabama Day.
Truly, Alabama is a place like no other, and our best days are still ahead! #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/d9WGNjVi3A
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) December 14, 2024
Alabama was made a territory in 1817, separating it from the old Mississippi Territory. Congress passed an act in 1819 to allow those living in the Alabama Territory to create a state constitution.
And it’s a great state constitution with sections that further affirm that Alabama does not…
