New Hampshire, the "Live Free or Die" state, became the 9th state to join the United States on June 21, 1788, after ratifying the U.S. Constitution. This milestone was significant as it provided the necessary ninth ratification to bring the Constitution into effect. Known for its early leadership in the American Revolution, New Hampshire was the first state to establish its own constitution independent of British rule in 1776. Its rich history as a founding state underscores its role in shaping the nation's early political framework.
