Who was the Arizona pioneer that helped Phoenix “rise from the ashes”?
Discover how a determined Arizona pioneer turned the desert into the beginnings of Phoenix, reviving ancient canals and building a city that “rose from the ashes.”
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Which major hotel chain has its origins in New Mexico?
Conrad Hilton was born in 1887 in San Antonio, New Mexico. This was a small town along the Rio Grande river. His father ran a general store and later opened a small hotel. Young Conrad learned about business from helping his father. He also saw how travelers needed places to rest on long journeys. New…
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What is the Forgotten WWII Camp Hidden in Utah’s Desert?
The attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 caused America to formally enter World War II. In 1942, the United States government forced thousands of Japanese Americans to leave their homes. Many families from San Francisco and other parts of Northern California were told to pack up and leave with only a few days’ notice….
