"Each state in the Union is honored in the order of when it ratified the Constitution and became a part of the United States. This September it is Iowa's turn. Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the union on December 28, 1846"

This quote by Leonard Boswell is referring to the order in which each state was confessed to the United States. Each state is honored in the order of when it validated the Constitution and became a part of the United States. This September, it is Iowa's turn to be honored. Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the union on December 28, 1846. This quote is a suggestion of the importance of each state's function in the development of the United States. It is a suggestion of the hard work and dedication of individuals of Iowa who worked to make their state a part of the Union. It is also a pointer of the importance of honoring each state's history and contributions to the United States. This quote is a suggestion of the importance of commemorating the history of each state and the contributions they have actually made to the United States.