This is a mix of stories covering the topics: Frontier Arizona, History Makers, Lincoln, Railroads, Places and Favorites
What was so valuable 1000 years ago that led cacao traders from Central America to trade with Native Americans in the Four Corners Region (AZ, UT, CO, NM). 1AZ
He painted the Masters in the Louvre, but failed to sell his painting in America, thus having to turn to Plan B; his invention changed communication.
HM2a .
His picture hangs in the office of many U.S. Supreme Court justices for being vindicated many years later. HM2b
The surprising connection between a U.S. President, his son, and a Railroad Baron. Lin3
This new railroad would put its future on the line when it accepted a dare to race a horse. RR4a
No one realized or predicted that this new invention could some day shrink the nation. RR4b
A Frenchmen and an Englishmen fight over a women ended up changing the town’s name. Place 5
Louise's father told George, an immigrant, he wasn't good enough for his daughter. George set out to prove him wrong. Along the way, Louise created a famous salad dressing. story6a
Knowing there was no agency to deal this little girls plight; she contacted the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for help.
Beautiful, sophisticated women were the leading cause of stress, along with other conditions that led to an uniquely American disease called 'Americanitis'. story 6c
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