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New York (The Empire State).
at the time new york was the capitol of the united states. hence the empire state
In the nineteenth century the word "empire" was often used in this country to suggest economic growth and progress. New York gained that sobriquet because of its great wealth and natural resources.In 1784, five years before George Washington was inaugurated in New York City as the first president, he envisioned New York as the "seat of empire," thus giving rise to its nickname: The Empire State. New York has completely fulfilled the expectation that Washington expressed to the state's first governor, George Clinton.
It is said that George Washington used the word empire when referring to the State's resources.
New York is called the Empire State. not the US.
It is called the Empire State.
The origin of the term 'Empire State' for the state of New York is uncertain. Two stories both involve George Washington, suggesting him as the origin.
In 1784 George Washington is said to have referred to New York as the Seat of Empire.
The "Empire State" is New York, so-called because of its wealth and resources.
It is called the Empire State taken from a comment made by George Washington during his Presidency on a visit to New York when he is supposed to have said something like "This is what Empires are made of." It stuck.
The Empire State Building is located in New York, NY.The state of New York is nicknamed the Empire State.New YorkThe Empire State Building is in New York City, New York.
The Empire State According to Compton's Encyclopedia: Tradition holds that in 1784--five years before George Washington was inaugurated in New York City as the first president--he envisioned New York as the "seat of empire," thus giving rise to its nickname--the Empire State. New York has completely fulfilled the expectation that Washington expressed to the state's first governor, George Clinton.