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The Florida Department of State manages Florida’s elections, corporations, public libraries and archives, and historical and cultural resources.
Florida Secretary of State @CordByrd was honored to deliver the keynote address at the 24th Annual PDI-POA International Protocol Education Forum in Miami! Secretary Byrd spoke on "Cultivating Cultural Connections" and how Florida's international partnerships strengthen our…
“…the people of [Florida] are measuring up to the supreme needs of the hour.” This quote comes from Governor Spessard Holland who was referring to the 300,000 Floridians engaged in civilian defense activities during WWII. This poster from the State Archives reveals the many ways…
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Secretary of State @CordByrd was honored to present the Secretary of State Awards and the Florida Preservation Awards at the annual Preservation on Main Street Conference in Fernandina Beach. The awards recognize communities and individuals throughout the state who best exemplify…
Suiting up for the work week? You’ll love this piece of Florida history! Cufflinks weren’t just stylish accessories - they were tools replacing ribbons and ropes to secure sleeves. Visting Tallahassee? Discover more fascinating details like this in the “Beyond the Suit” exhibit…
“The Eagle has landed.” 55 years ago this week @NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. Their historic eight-day mission launched from @NASAKennedy in Brevard County. To honor Florida’s pivotal role in the moon landing, the…
It’s almost Shark Week! Break out the popcorn for the 1978 summer movie classic Jaws 2, which was filmed primarily in Navarre Beach, Florida. This movie poster from the Museum of Florida History collection is just one of the many that highlight Florida’s role in moviemaking.…
Florida's first Blue Star Memorial Highway was dedicated in 1949 on a stretch of U.S. Route 1 in Key West. Today, there are nearly 200 markers throughout Florida and more than 3,000 in the United States. The nationwide program originally honored World War II Veterans but now…
It’s Celebration of the Horse Day which recognizes the economic, cultural and historical contributions that horses have made to the United States! Weighing in at 800-900 pounds and standing tall between 13 and 15 hands, the Florida Cracker Horse is the official state horse of…
In honor of Bastille Day, we celebrate the enduring bonds of liberty and friendship between Florida and France! Secretary of State @CordByrd is honored to work with @FranceintheUS Consul General @TrappRaphael to strengthen cultural and economic ties between Florida and France.…
July is National Watermelon Month! There’s nothing like a big slice of Florida watermelon when the weather is hot! Learn more about the history of watermelon in Florida @FLMemory, floridamemory.com/items/show/342….
The Florida Department of State remembers pioneering educator Mary Mcleod Bethune who was born on this day in 1875. During World War II, Bethune organized war bond drives and was appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. She was instrumental in locating a major…
“Tough as Scales” “The Alligator” was a tracked amphibious vehicle invented in Dunedin, Florida by Donald Roebling for hurricane and flood rescues. When the U.S. entered World War II Roebling redesigned them for military use. Known as Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVTs), they proved…
Preserving American History! The Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources played an important role in bringing the statue of Thomas Jefferson to the Jefferson County Courthouse. The @MuseumFLHistory Design and Fabrication Shop transported and installed it. If…
Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave. Let’s remember the sacrifices made for our freedoms. And let's party like it’s 1776! Photo Credit: (State Archives of Florida/Stainer)
This Throwback Thursday will leave you thinking about our beautiful Florida beaches! 2-year-old Russell Hill, Jr. makes a sandcastle on Daytona Beach in July of 1948. This photo is part of the Department of Commerce collection at @FLMemory. Learn more: floridamemory.com/items/show/686…
Secretary of State @CordByrd was proud to be part of today’s press conference!
Great to be in Jefferson County today to honor our nation's 3rd president and the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, Florida is commemorating the Founding Fathers by, among other ways, acquiring statues…
#OTD in 1776, the Continental Congress voted for the states to become independent from the British Empire by approving a Resolution by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, known as the Lee Resolution. After approving the resolution, the delegates took up Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the…
Gen. James A. Van Fleet is a Floridian more people should know about: - Career Army Officer - Veteran of 5 wars/conflicts - D-Day Hero - University of Florida’s head football coach - Centenarian Learn more about his extraordinary life and legacy @FLMemory:…
The American Alligator is Florida’s State Reptile and can be seen sunning on logs or banks near water. This time of year, female alligators usually lay thirty to fifty eggs in mound-shaped nests. They can move surprisingly fast over short distances and are particularly aggressive…
The Florida Citrus Commission revolutionized the beverage industry during World War II. Their patented process made it possible for troops to get their daily dose of “Victory Vitamin C” and after the war frozen concentrates made orange juice a staple breakfast item in America.…
