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Official Symbols of Massachusetts
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Introduction
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How does an object become an official state symbol?
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New Massachusetts State Symbols Under Consideration in 2017
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Symbols of the Commonwealth
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State Colors and District Tartan
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Designation for Citizens of the Commonwealth: Bay Staters
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State Motto
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State Flag
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State Seal
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Dictionary art featuring Massachusetts state symbols, by Monique Broz
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State Animals and Insects
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State Bird: Black-Capped Chicakadee
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State Cat: Tabby (Felis familiaris)
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State Dog: Boston Terrier (Canis familiaris bostenensis)
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State Fish: Cod (Gadus morrhua)
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State Game Bird: Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
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State Horse: Morgan Horse (Equus cabullus morganensis)
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State Insect: Ladybug
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State Marine Mammal: Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
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State Reptile: Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
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State Food and Beverage
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State Bean: Baked Navy Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
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State Berry: Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
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State Beverage: Cranberry Juice
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State Cookie: Chocolate Chip
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State Dessert: Boston Cream Pie
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State Donut: Boston Cream Donut
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State Muffin: Corn Muffin
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State Literature