Washington, My Home is the state song of Washington, in the United States."Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" is an American folk song written in 1941 by American folk singer Woody Guthrie.The song became famous as an anthem about American public works projects arising out of the New Deal in the Great Depression. In 1987, it was adopted as the official folk song of the State of Washington.State of Washington "The Evergreen State" is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States .Washington state song lyrics "Washington, My Home": This is my country; God gave it to me; I will protect it, ever keep it free. Small towns and cities rest here in the sun, Filled with our laughter, "Thy will be done." Washington my home; Where ever I may roam; This is my land, my native land, Washington, my home. Our verdant forest green, Caressed by silvery stream; From mountain peak to fields of wheat. Washington, my home. There's peace you feel and understand In this, our own beloved land. We greet the day with head held high, And forward ever is our cry. We'll happy ever be As people always free. For you and me a destiny; Washington my home. Washington State University (WSU) is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the northwest United States.Washington Square Park is a 9.75-acre (39,500 m2) public park in the New York City neighborhood of Greenwich Village, Manhattan.The Park is an open space, dominated by the Washington Square Arch, with a tradition of celebrating nonconformity. Most of the buildings surrounding the park now belong to New York University, but many have at one time served as homes and studios for artists.Washington Square is a short novel by Henry James. Originally published in 1880 as a serial in Cornhill Magazine and Harper's New Monthly Magazine, it is a structurally simple tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her brilliant, unemotional father. The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, British actress Fanny Kemble. Washington is often referred to as Washington State or the State of Washington to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.After California, Washington is the second most populous state on the West Coast and in the Western United States.The Washington Territory was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.Washington is the only U.S. state named after a president. To distinguish it from the U.S. capital, which is also named for George Washington, Washington is often referred to as Washington State, or in more formal contexts as "The State of Washington". Washingtonians (residents of Washington) and other residents of the Pacific Northwest normally refer to the state simply as "Washington", while instead referring to the nation's capital as "Washington, D.C." or simply "D.C."Four ships of the United States Navy, including two battleships, have been named USS Washington in honor of the state. Previous ships had held that name in honor of George Washington.The state song is "Washington, My Home", the state bird is the American goldfinch, the state fruit is the apple, and the state vegetable is the Walla Walla sweet onion.[97] The state dance, adopted in 1979, is the square dance. The state tree is the western hemlock. The state flower is the coast rhododendron. The state fish is the steelhead. The state folk song is "Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" by Woody Guthrie. The unofficial, but popularly accepted, state rock song is Louie Louie.Olympia is the capital of the State of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County.The city borders Lacey, to the east, and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a major cultural center of the Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) from Seattle, the largest city in the state of Washington, and falls within the borders of the Seattle CSA.

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