This was shortly after the Revolu- tionary War. During the textile period of New England the Amoskeag Mill in Manchester was the largest textile mill in the world, covering seven million square feet. While early industrial economy was dominated by the textile and shoe industries, in recent years there has been a tremendous increase in electrical and-light metal products. Today our state is one of the most highly industrialized states in the Union when one considers the percentage of the total population engaged in industry. Many new industries requiring skilled personnel have located in New Hampshire in recent years.
Maple products are also important.
The pop- ular New Hampshire strain of poultry originated here. The first potatoes in the United State were planted here in 1719. John Langdon and Nicholas Gilman signed the Federal Constitution for New Hampshire which was the ninth and decisive state to ratify it, on June, 1788. Whatever the season, New Hampshire is a vacationland jewel. Specific questions, such as present governor, U. S. Senators and Congressmen, are answered in the current issue of the World Almanac.