Title: Washington — History and Culture
Headings: Washington — History and Culture
Washington — History and Culture
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Content: In 1889, Washington became the 42nd state in the Union. The 1900s saw the arrival of industrial manufacturing to the Seattle-Tacoma area. A thriving shipbuilding industry emerged here, and Seattle became the main port of commerce for trade with Alaska. WWI and WWII brought even heavier manufacturing to Puget Sound, and the emergence of Boeing as a major aircraft producer. Soldiers departed for the Pacific battlefields of WWII and Boeing produced many of the US bombers. In recent times, the state has added tourism to its economy. Seattle has emerged as one of America’s top cities, with a thriving music scene that has produced musicians like Jimi Hendrix and the band Nirvana. High-tech companies like Microsoft chose Washington for their headquarters, adding yet another new component to the economy. Though fairly thin in terms of historic landmarks, Washington’s towns like Seattle, Walla Walla, and Spokane are interesting reminders of this state’s recent creation. Culture
Washington’s culture is diverse thanks to its relatively recent settlement and role as a major port for Pacific Ocean trade.