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Portland is not a state; it is a city in Oregon. Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859. Portland was founded in 1845 and grew to become the largest city in Oregon.
the u.s. got Oregon from Britain in 1846.
The US Postal Service recognizes OR for the state of Oregon.
California then Oregon and then Washington.
The state of Oregon is situated in the USA, not Canada.
Oregon
In 1846, what was known as the Territory of Oregon, was divided between Great Britain and the U.S. Oregon would eventually become a U.S. state in 1859.
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On February 14th 1859 Oregon became the 33rd state of the US.
Ohio became a state in 1803; Oregon in 1859-- looks like 56 years to me.
No. But you likely would not become elected.