Politics & Government

Idaho becomes the 43rd state in the U.S.

Idaho was admitted as the 43rd U.S. state after years of development and strategic endeavors. The push for statehood began in earnest after the flourishing mining industry attracted settlers to the area. The U.S. Congress approved the statehood bill, and President Benjamin Harrison signed it into law, formalizing Idaho's statehood. This was a significant milestone for a region that had been part of various territories since its early incorporation into the United States.

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