Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce for December 05, 1991

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FRANCIS: Okay, the "Louisiana Purchase" took place in 1803... NATE: I think it's cool that the state bird of Louisiana is the pelican! FRANCIS: ...Louisiana was admitted to statehood in 1812... NATE: Check out this drawing, Francis! See? It's a pelican! FRANCIS: The Battle of New Orleans was fought in 1815... NATE: I wonder if dad would let me have a pelican for a pet...probably not. FRANCIS: Will you forget the stupid pelican already?? NATE: I mean, the man won't even let me have a gerbil!