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LINCOLN (AP) — Thousands of elementary school students have been invited to a series of birthday parties celebrating Nebraska’s statehood.
Secretary of State John Gale said he expects 3,300 students to attend the parties, scheduled for Feb. 22 through 26. They’ll be held in Omaha, Boys Town, Sidney, Scottsbluff, McCook, Kearney, Fremont, Seward, Columbus and Norfolk.
Gale said he wants “students to develop state pride and become good citizens.” He plans to attend all 10 parties, appearing in costume as “Cactus Jack.”
The parties are sponsored by Gale’s office, the NEBRASKAland Foundation, the Nebraska Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
March 1 will be the 143rd anniversary of Nebraska statehood.
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