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A Palace Fit For a Governor
The Palace of the Governors in New Mexico, the oldest used public building, was built. It is used to this day! -
Remember the Alamo
In this infamous battle, the Mexican army strongly defeated the Texans. However, Texas eventually won the "war" and became the Lone Star State. -
Black Gold!
As we found out in our Regions book, oil was discovered near Spindletop, Texas. When the Lucas Company began to drill, the oil spewed more than 100 feet in the air! -
Isn't that Grand?
One of the oldest national parks is founded. The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited attractions in all of the United States. Can you think of a grander canyon? I thought not! -
Rockets Away!!!
Robert Goddard creates one of the earliest rockets in Roswell, New Mexico. It has since been a hot-spot for aerospace technologies. -
Flying in Texas
American Airlines is founded in Dallas, Texas. It is the 4th largest airline in the world! -
*cough cough*
Many Oklahoma farmers have to abandon their homes in search of "greener pastures" because of the massive Dust Bowl. The Dust Bowl was a result of little rain and windy conditions. It was fun for nobody. -
Crank Up the Music!
Though the first Fender guitar was built in California, the company headquarters for one of the world's finest guitar-makers is in Scottsdale, Arizona. -
A Texan in the White House
Lyndon B. Johnson becomes the first Texan to be president. Unfortunately, he became president because John F. Kennedy was assassinated. -
"Houston, the Eagle has landed."
When Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon, it was the scientists and engineers at Houston's NASA Center that were giving them messages and signals from the Earth. -
Hot Tamale!
The hottest day in Arizona is recorded at a hooting 124 degrees! The scorching temperature was recorded at Lake Havasu City. -
Twisters Twisters Everywhere!
In one day, 63 tornadoes broke out in Oklahoma! This is why Oklahoma has always been known as part of Tornado Alley. -
This weather is NOT OK!
The coldest, bone-chillingist day in Oklahoma was recorded on Feburary 10, 2010. Even the tough cowboys of the plains had to admit "it's darn-tooting cold!" -
Native American Traditions
To this day, the Southwest is known for the influence of Native Americans on the culture.
