 Nebraska gets its name from an Indian
word meaning "flat water" after the Platte River that flows
through the state. Its nickname, "Cornhusker State," refers to
the way that corn (a leading product of the state) was commonly
harvested, "husking" it by hand, before the invention of husking
machinery. Another nickname, the "Beef State," refers to one of
Nebraska's main industries, cattle. Omaha has been a major
meatpacking center since the 1880s. Although Omaha was the
territorial capital, Lincoln, named in honor of the 16th
president, is the state capital.No matter whether your trip is for business or pleasure,
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