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From Ohio.gov: Ohio’s state motto is “With God, All Things Are Possible.” It was suggested in 1958 by James Mastronardo, a 10-year-old from Cincinnati. With help from his state senator, he gathered signatures and spoke to lawmakers to support the idea. The motto became official in October 1959. The phrase, a favorite of his mother, is from the Bible—Matthew 19:26. While it comes Read more...
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George Washington Williams, a Baptist pastor, and a Republican, was the first African American to serve in the Ohio General Assembly and is honored with Room 107 in the Ohio Statehouse. From OhioStateHouse.org: The George Washington Williams Memorial Room honors Ohio’s first African-American legislator. In addition to images of Mr. Williams, the 1880s style room features photographs of other African-Americans who Read more...

