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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".
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Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 148

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 148

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Cover of The Tariff on Imports Into the United States and the Free List, as Contained in Act of March 3, 1883; Also the Hawaiin Reciprocity Treaty, and Extracts from the Navigation and Oleomargarine Acts. Indexed

The Tariff on Imports Into the United States and the Free List, as Contained in Act of March 3, 1883; Also the Hawaiin Reciprocity Treaty, and Extracts from the Navigation and Oleomargarine Acts. Indexed

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Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 183

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 183

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Cover of Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 74

Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents Relating to the Philippine Islands, Volume 74

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Cover of The Statutes at Large of the United States from Volume 34, PT. 2

The Statutes at Large of the United States from Volume 34, PT. 2

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Cover of Public Laws of the United States of America, Passed at the Second Session of the Thirty-First Congress; 1850-1851. Carefully Collated with the Originals at Washington

Public Laws of the United States of America, Passed at the Second Session of the Thirty-First Congress; 1850-1851. Carefully Collated with the Originals at Washington

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Cover of The ACT to Regulate Commerce (as Amended) and Acts Supplementary Thereto; Indexed, Digested, and Annotated, Including the Carriers' Liability ACT, Safety Appliance Acts, ACT Requiring Reports of Accidents, Arbitration ACT, Sherman

The ACT to Regulate Commerce (as Amended) and Acts Supplementary Thereto; Indexed, Digested, and Annotated, Including the Carriers' Liability ACT, Safety Appliance Acts, ACT Requiring Reports of Accidents, Arbitration ACT, Sherman

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Cover of The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America, from 1789 to March 3, 1845

The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America, from 1789 to March 3, 1845

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Cover of The Federal Statutes Annotated; Containing All the Laws of the United States of a General and Permanent Nature in Force on the First Day of January, 1903 Volume 9

The Federal Statutes Annotated; Containing All the Laws of the United States of a General and Permanent Nature in Force on the First Day of January, 1903 Volume 9

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Cover of Argument at Geneva; A Complete Collection of the Forensic Discussions on the Part of the United States and of Great Britain Before the Tribunal of Arbitration Under the Treaty of Washington

Argument at Geneva; A Complete Collection of the Forensic Discussions on the Part of the United States and of Great Britain Before the Tribunal of Arbitration Under the Treaty of Washington

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Cover of Labor Laws of the United States Series Volume 22-27

Labor Laws of the United States Series Volume 22-27

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Cover of Acts and Resolutions of the United States of America Passed at the Session of the Forty-First Congress; December 6, 1869.-July 15, 1870

Acts and Resolutions of the United States of America Passed at the Session of the Forty-First Congress; December 6, 1869.-July 15, 1870

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Cover of Public Laws of the United States of America, Passed at the Third Session of the Forty-Second Congress, 1872-3; And Proclamations. Carefully Collated with the Originals at Washington

Public Laws of the United States of America, Passed at the Third Session of the Forty-Second Congress, 1872-3; And Proclamations. Carefully Collated with the Originals at Washington

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Cover of A Compilation of United States Laws Applicable to Territories; Prepared By, and Published Under the Direction of the Code Commission, by Virtue of an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Utah Territory, Approved January 14, 1857

A Compilation of United States Laws Applicable to Territories; Prepared By, and Published Under the Direction of the Code Commission, by Virtue of an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Utah Territory, Approved January 14, 1857

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Cover of Acts and Resolutions Passed at the First Session of the Twenty-Eighth Congress of the United States; With an Appendix Containing All Public Treaties Made and Ratified Subsequently to the Publication of the Laws of the Preceding Session,

Acts and Resolutions Passed at the First Session of the Twenty-Eighth Congress of the United States; With an Appendix Containing All Public Treaties Made and Ratified Subsequently to the Publication of the Laws of the Preceding Session,

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Cover of Military Laws of the United States (Army) Volume 1

Military Laws of the United States (Army) Volume 1

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Cover of Acts of Congress Treaties, Proclamations, and Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States Relating to Noncontiguous Territory and Cuba and to Military Affairs

Acts of Congress Treaties, Proclamations, and Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States Relating to Noncontiguous Territory and Cuba and to Military Affairs

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Cover of Laws of the United States of America; From the 4th of March, 1789, to the [3rd of March, 1845]

Laws of the United States of America; From the 4th of March, 1789, to the [3rd of March, 1845]

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Cover of Acts and Resolutions of the Third Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress; Begun on Monday, December 1, 1862, and Ended in Wednesday March 4, 1863

Acts and Resolutions of the Third Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress; Begun on Monday, December 1, 1862, and Ended in Wednesday March 4, 1863

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Cover of Treaties Between the United States of America and the Cherokee Nation, from 1785

Treaties Between the United States of America and the Cherokee Nation, from 1785

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Cover of The National-Bank ACT as Amended, and Other Laws Relating to National Banks

The National-Bank ACT as Amended, and Other Laws Relating to National Banks

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Cover of Labor Laws of the United States Series Volume 2

Labor Laws of the United States Series Volume 2

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Cover of Statutes of the United States of America Volume S. 1-2

Statutes of the United States of America Volume S. 1-2

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Cover of Proceedings of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal; Convened at London, Under the Treaty Between the United States of America and Great Britain, Concluded at Washington, January 24, 1903, for the Settlement of Questions ... with Volume 1-3

Proceedings of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal; Convened at London, Under the Treaty Between the United States of America and Great Britain, Concluded at Washington, January 24, 1903, for the Settlement of Questions ... with Volume 1-3