The Navajo people are very well known for woven blankets which at times can be very expensive. They originally made these blankets out of cotton but eventually switched to wool.
Tag: Arizona
Fun Fact: The Most Important Chief in Navajo History
Manuelito was a Navajo Chieftain famous for resisting the Long Walk. He was critical in the success of signing a treaty that gave the Navajo a reservation in Arizona.
Fun Fact: Most Populated State Capital
Out of the 50 state capitals in the United States, Phoenix, Arizona is actually the most populous.
(Not So) Fun Fact: Kari Lake Threatened To Jail Her Gubernatorial Opponent
Republican nominee for Arizona governor, Kari Lake threatened her rival Katie Hobbs with jail time over a baseless accusation involving the 2020 presidential election. Kari Lake lost the 2022 election, but like Donald Trump, has refused to admit defeat and is currently (and badly) trying to overturn the election.
Fun Fact: First McDonald’s Drive Thru
The first McDonald’s drive thru was in 1975. Soldiers in Arizona weren’t allowed to exit their vehicles while in uniform.