Discover the 50 States

All new short video series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by American Embassy officers in Ashgabat. Please enjoy the videos, and feel free to download, repost and share with friends. Don’t forget to send us your feedback!

Please scroll down below for the latest additions! We will be adding new videos regularly, so come back soon for new posts!

Wednesday, February, 3

Introduction – PAO Dr. Stephen Guice introduces Discover the 50 States Series

Discover the 50 States
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1. Delaware – The First State

Discover the 50 States
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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2. Pennsylvania – Keystone State

Discover the 50 States
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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3. New Jersey – The Garden State

Discover the 50 States
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4. Georgia – The Peach State


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5. Connecticut – The Nutmeg State

Discover the 50 States
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6. Massachusetts – The Bay State


Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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Monday, February 22, 2021

Today we have added new videos dedicated to the states of Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island! We are also very pleased to welcome Ambassador Klimow (New York) and DCM Valerie Chittenden (Maryland). Please feel free to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

7. Maryland – The Old Line State (also, the Free State and America in Miniature)

Discover the 50 States

Presenter: DCM Valerie Chittenden
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8. South Carolina – The Palmetto State

Discover the 50 States

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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9. New Hampshire – The Granite State

Discover the 50 States - Short Video Series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by the American Embassy officers in Ashgabat.

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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10. Virginia – The Old Dominion

Discover the 50 States - Short Video Series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by the American Embassy officers in Ashgabat.

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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11. New York – The Empire State

Discover the 50 States - Short Video Series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by the American Embassy officers in Ashgabat.

Presenter: Ambassador Matthew S. Klimow
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12. North Carolina – The Old North State

Discover the 50 States - Short Video Series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by the American Embassy officers in Ashgabat.

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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13. Rhode Island – The Ocean State

Discover the 50 States - Short Video Series about all of the U.S. States under 10-min or so, introduced by the American Embassy officers in Ashgabat.

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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Friday, March 12, 2021

Just added 6 new videos dedicated to the states of Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, and Indiana! We are thankful to the presenter of all these newly added videos – PAO Dr. Stephen Guice. Enjoy watching them, and please feel free to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

14. Vermont – The Green Mountain State

Discover the 50 States Vermont - The Green Mountain State
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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15. Kentucky – The Bluegrass State

Discover the 50 States - Kentucky - The Bluegrass State
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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16. Tennessee – The Volunteer State

Discover the 50 States - Tennessee - The Volunteer State
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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17. Ohio – The Buckeye State

Discover the 50 States - Ohio - The Buckeye State
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18. Louisiana – The Bayou State

Discover the 50 States - Louisiana - The Bayou State
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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19. Indiana – The Hoosier State

Discover the 50 States - Indiana - The Hoosier State
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Monday, March 29, 2021

Today we added 8 new videos – 6 videos dedicated to the states of Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Maine, Missouri, and Arkansas, and also 2 very interesting videos about how the U.S. geography took shape, and how early settlers travelled across the United States. We are thankful to the presenter of all these newly added videos – PAO Dr. Stephen Guice. Enjoy watching them, and please feel free to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

U.S. Geography Overview

Discover the 50 States U.S. Geography Overview

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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How did they get there?

Discover the 50 States How did they get there?

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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20. Mississippi – The Magnolia State

Discover the 50 States Mississippi – The Magnolia State

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21. Illinois – The Land of Lincoln (also, the Prairie State)

Discover the 50 States Illinois – The Land of Lincoln; The Prairie State

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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22. Alabama – The Yellowhammer State

Discover the 50 States Alabama – The Yellowhammer State

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23. Maine – The Pine Tree State

Discover the 50 States Maine – The Pine Tree State

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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24. Missouri – The Show Me State

Discover the 50 States Missouri – The Show Me State

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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25. Arkansas – The Natural State

Discover the 50 States Arkansas – The Natural State

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Today we added 8 new videos – dedicated to the states of Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, and Oregon! We are thankful to the presenter of all these newly added videos – PAO Dr. Stephen Guice. Enjoy watching them, and don’t forget to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

26. Michigan – The Great Lakes State

Discover the 50 States Michigan – The Great Lakes State
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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27. Florida – The Sunshine State
Discover the 50 States Florida – The Sunshine State

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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28. Texas – The Lone Star State
Discover the 50 States Texas – The Lone Star State
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29. Iowa – The Hawkeye State
Discover the 50 States Iowa – The Hawkeye State
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30. Wisconsin – The Badger State
Discover the 50 States Wisconsin – The Badger State

Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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31. California – The Golden State

Discover the 50 States California – The Golden State

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32. Minnesota – The Land of 10,000 Lakes (The North Star State; The Gopher State)

Discover the 50 States Minnesota – The Land of 10,000 Lakes (The North Star State; The Gopher State)
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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33. Oregon – The Beaver State

Discover the 50 States Oregon – The Beaver State
Presenter: PAO Dr. Stephen Guice
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June 16, 2021

Happy to announce the addition of 5 more states to our Discover the 50 States videos – Kansas, West Virginia, Nevada, Nebraska, and Colorado! We are thankful to the presenter of all these newly added videos – Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice. Enjoy watching them, and please feel free to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

34. Kansas – The Sunflower State

Kansas – The Sunflower State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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35. West Virginia – The Mountain State

West Virginia – The Mountain State
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36. Nevada – The Silver State

Nevada – The Silver State
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37. Nebraska – The Cornhusker State

Nebraska – The Cornhusker State
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38. Colorado – The Centennial State

Colorado – The Centennial State
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June 23, 2021

Let’s continue discovering the 50 U.S. states together! Today we have posted 4 more clips to our Discover the 50 States webpage – North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington! Much thanks to Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice for recording these videos. Enjoy watching them, and please feel free to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

39. North Dakota – The Peace Garden State

North Dakota – The Peace Garden State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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40. South Dakota – The Mount Rushmore State

South Dakota – The Mount Rushmore State
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41. Montana – The Big Sky Country

Montana – The Big Sky Country
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42. Washington – The Evergreen State

Washington – The Evergreen State
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June 30, 2021

Today we have posted 4 more clips to our Discover the 50 States webpage – Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Oklahoma! Much thanks to Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice for recording these videos. Enjoy watching them, and please feel free to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

43. Idaho – The Gem State

Idaho - The Gem State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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44. Wyoming – The Equality State

 Wyoming - The Equality State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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45. Utah – The Beehive State

Utah - The Beehive State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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46. Oklahoma – The Native America State; The Sooner State;

Oklahoma - The Native America State; The Sooner State;
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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July 2, 2021

Happy 4th of July! Today we have concluded our Discover the 50 States video series with adding 4 last remaining states – New Mexico, Arizon, Alaska, and Hawaii! Much thanks to Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice for recording these videos. Enjoy watching them, and please feel free to share with friends, send us your thoughts.

47. New Mexico – Land of Enchantment

Discover the 50 States - New Mexico - Land of Enchantment
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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48. Arizona – The Grand Canyon State; The Copper State

Discover the 50 States - Arizona - The Grand Canyon State; The Copper State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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49. Alaska – The Last Frontier State

Discover the 50 States - Alaska - The Last Frontier State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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50. Hawaii – The Aloha State

Discover the 50 States - Hawaii - The Aloha State
Presenter: Acting DCM Dr. Stephen Guice
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