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In 1507, German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller produced a world map on which he named the lands of the Western Hemisphere "America" after Italian explorer and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci. The former British colonies first used the country's modern name in the Declaration of Independence, the "unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" adopted by the "Representatives of the united States of America" on July 4, 1776. The current name was finalized on November 15, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, which states, "The Stile of this Confederacy shall be 'The United States of America.'" The short form the United States is also standard. Other common forms include the U.S., the USA, and America. Colloquial names include the U.S. of A. and the States. Columbia, a once popular name for the United States, was derived from Christopher Columbus. It appears in the name "District of Columbia".
Sep 12, 2013
Cover of The Military Laws of the United States; Relating to the Army, Volunteers, Militia, and to Bounty Lands and Pensions

The Military Laws of the United States; Relating to the Army, Volunteers, Militia, and to Bounty Lands and Pensions

Sep 12, 2013
Cover of The Naturalization Laws of the United States; Containing Also the Alien Laws of the State of New York

The Naturalization Laws of the United States; Containing Also the Alien Laws of the State of New York

Sep 12, 2013
Cover of The Constitution of the United States

The Constitution of the United States

Sep 12, 2013
Cover of Federal Reclamation Laws of the United States, Annotated; A Chronological Compilation of the Public Statutes of the United States Relating to the Fede

Federal Reclamation Laws of the United States, Annotated; A Chronological Compilation of the Public Statutes of the United States Relating to the Fede

Sep 12, 2013
Cover of Laws Relating to Veterans

Laws Relating to Veterans

Aug 27, 2013
Cover of The Constitution, 27 Amendments, Declaration of Independence & Bill of Rights of the U.S.A.

The Constitution, 27 Amendments, Declaration of Independence & Bill of Rights of the U.S.A.

Feb 24, 2013
Cover of The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and United States Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and United States Bill of Rights

Jul 6, 2012
Cover of The Constitution of the United States; With the Acts of Congress, Relating to Slavery, Embracing, the Constitution, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, Th

The Constitution of the United States; With the Acts of Congress, Relating to Slavery, Embracing, the Constitution, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, Th

Jul 5, 2012
Cover of The Bankrupt Law of the United States, Passed August 19, 1841

The Bankrupt Law of the United States, Passed August 19, 1841

Jul 5, 2012
Cover of Newlands-Broussard-Rainey River Regulation Bill; Hearings Before the Committee on Flood Control, House of Representatives, Sixty-Fourth Congress, Firs

Newlands-Broussard-Rainey River Regulation Bill; Hearings Before the Committee on Flood Control, House of Representatives, Sixty-Fourth Congress, Firs

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of United States Mining Laws, and Regulations Thereunder; Approved December 18, 1903. [With Amendments to November 20, 1905

United States Mining Laws, and Regulations Thereunder; Approved December 18, 1903. [With Amendments to November 20, 1905

Jun 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 255

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 255

May 30, 2012
Cover of Trial of the Twelve Spanish Pirates of the Schooner Panda, a Guinea Slaver

Trial of the Twelve Spanish Pirates of the Schooner Panda, a Guinea Slaver

May 14, 2012
Cover of Treaty of Peace with Germany. Hearings July 31 - Sept. 12, 1919

Treaty of Peace with Germany. Hearings July 31 - Sept. 12, 1919

May 13, 2012
Cover of Treaties, Conventions, International Acts, Protocols, and Agreements Between the United States of America and Other Powers

Treaties, Conventions, International Acts, Protocols, and Agreements Between the United States of America and Other Powers

May 13, 2012
Cover of United States Laws Relating to the Navy, Marine Corps, Etc.,

United States Laws Relating to the Navy, Marine Corps, Etc.,

May 13, 2012
Cover of Two Ideals of Government

Two Ideals of Government

May 11, 2012
Cover of Treaties Between the United States of America and China, Japan Lewchew and Siam [1833-1858] Acts of Congress, and the Attorney-General's Opinion

Treaties Between the United States of America and China, Japan Lewchew and Siam [1833-1858] Acts of Congress, and the Attorney-General's Opinion

May 8, 2012
Cover of Laws Relating to Public Lands in the Philippine Islands; Bureau of Insular Affairs, War Department, 1905

Laws Relating to Public Lands in the Philippine Islands; Bureau of Insular Affairs, War Department, 1905

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 49

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 49

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 48

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 48

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 34

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 34

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 254

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 254

May 1, 2012
Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 110

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 110