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Marshall Trimble: A piece of Arizona history
State Historian Marshall Trimble was born and raised in Arizona. He taught Arizona history to school children and college students. He travelled around the state and struck up conversations at […]
Arizona’s story is America’s story — before and after statehood
Key Points: Arizona’s history reflects American history beyond date of statehood Historians urge reflection beyond the nation’s 250th celebration Individual stories shape and inform state and nation’s history Cattle roamed […]
Tale of the ‘Arizona Navy’: Old story revived as state competes with California for water
In 1934, Arizona faced off against California in a miniature “naval battle” on the Colorado River, the first and only showing of the land-locked state’s navy.
Arizona’s official historian shares passion through music, humor
Stepping off stage after a 9/11 memorial at the State Capitol, Arizona’s official historian is just setting down his guitar when two fifth–graders approach him with questions about their history projects.
Spotlights to illuminate Phoenix sky in 9/11 event
Two spotlights will illuminate the Phoenix sky on Sunday night in remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the East Coast.
Sept. 11 remembrance to be held at Arizona Capitol
A remembrance ceremony on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks will be held Sunday evening outside the State Capitol in Phoenix.
Losing their clout: Four of Arizona’s five Cs not what they used to be
Arizona’s famous five Cs have been used as a quick way to describe the economic engines that drive the state. Representations of copper, cattle, climate, cotton and citrus are all emblazoned on the Great Seal of the state of Arizona, although these industries are not the forces they once were.
Recall looms large in Arizona history
Recall elections played a pivotal role in Arizona statehood. President William Howard Taft, a former judge who was later appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, actually vetoed the enabling act that would have granted Arizona statehood in 1911 because the proposed state Constitution included a recall provision for judges.
Arizona’s Anchor: Roosevelt Dam at 100
On March 18, 1911, an entourage that included former President Theodore Roosevelt and territorial Gov. Richard E. Sloan rode up Apache Trail to dedicate the largest masonry dam in the world.
Groups want to preserve historic gold mine near Wickenburg but lack funds
Dave Rodgers often journeys from his home in Surprise to explore remnants of the Vulture Mine: a tree where those who stole gold were hung, machinery that crushed ore to remove gold and even clothes and shoes that miners wore.
Centennial expo kicks off Arizona’s 100th year with dancers, cowboys and a penny drive
A cowboy lassoed a bale of hay, flamenco dancers clapped castanets and a Navajo sounded his drum on Monday, Arizona’s 99th birthday, as Gov. Jan Brewer kicked off the countdown to the state’s centennial.
After shooting, Arizona ponders contradictions
The woman was a native Arizonan, her family going back six generations. Hours after her congresswoman was gunned down at a neighborhood supermarket, she stood at a candlelight vigil on a street corner and clutched a sign that read "Peace."
