Part 50

7. New York, a mighty empire now, Still crowns her gallant leader's brow.

8. Pennsylvania holds him great, Who spurned a crown to make a state.

9. New Jersey, Trenton can't forget, Her hero claims her honor yet.

10. Delaware will wreathe her bays To tell our hero's matchless praise.

11. Maryland crowns the peaceful heart Unspoiled by cruel deed or art.

12. Virginia hails her first-born son, The proud and peerless Washington.

13. West Virginia will proclaim The splendors of a patriot's name.

14. North Carolina's wreath is brought To him who independence wrought.

15. South Carolina follows on To twine a wreath for Washington.

16. Georgia exalts him high Who made the flag of freedom fly.

17. Alabama's lore is pure, For him whose fame shall aye endure.

18. Florida a tribute brings To him exalted over kings.

19. Ohio twines with generous hand The garlands of a goodly land.

20. Indiana's wreath is green For him of grave and gentle mien.

21. Illinois cannot forget That Washington is speaking yet.

22. Michigan with love is stirred For him who always kept his word.

23. Wisconsin hangs the victor's palm For him, in peace or tumult calm.

24. Kentucky would his praise prolong, For fortitude and valor strong.

25. Missouri comes with gifts of love For Washington's all men above.

26. Iowa exalts the man Who shaped his life on honor's plan.

27. Minnesota will revere The name that all the world holds dear.

28. Nebraska brings from summits high Immortal gifts that cannot die.

29. Kansas speaks of duties done, Of battles fought and victories won.

30. Mississippi tells the tale Of glorious acts that never pale.

31. Louisiana counts the deeds By duty done where valor leads.

32. Arkansas brings an offering bright To him who struggled for the right

33. Texas will her honor show To faithful friend and generous foe.

34. Tennessee exultant bears The crown a conquering hero wears.