1. On November 25, 1783, Delaware became the first state to ratify the US Constitution, joining the Union as the first of the original thirteen colonies.

2. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made an unannounced visit to the city of Wilmington, Delaware, where he spoke to a crowd from the balcony of the Newhall House hotel.

3. November 25, 1927, marked the opening of the DuPont Highway in Delaware, which was the first modern four-lane highway constructed in the United States.

4. The Delaware Memorial Bridge, one of the largest suspension bridges in the world, was opened on November 25, 1951, connecting Delaware and New Jersey over the Delaware River.

5. In 2012, Vice President Joe Biden joined Delaware Governor Jack Markell to formally dedicate the new Delaware State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, Delaware, which serves as a final resting place for the state's military veterans. The dedication took place on November 25, which was also recognized as "National Wreaths Across America Day" to honor those who have served in the US military.