(March 1, 1867), was the 37th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Nebraska, adopted June 12, 1875, stated:
Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom … establish this Constitution.3160
Article I, Section IV. Religion, morality, and knowledge, however, being essential to good government, it shall be the duty of the legislature to pass suitable laws … to encourage schools and the means of instruction.3161
Bill of Rights, Article I, Section 4. All persons have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences.3162