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"The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me." Ayn Rand C.J. Walker – Blazing a Path in Business for Women One of America’s great rags to riches stories and a pioneer not only for women but also African Americans, Madame C.J. Walker blazed a path as the first black woman millionaire and is argued as the first self-made woman millionaire in the U.S.* Her struggles and accomplishments continue as a shining example of American Read More ... Susan La Flesche Picotte – First Native Physician Born June 17, 1865, Susan La Flesche would become the first Native American in the United States to receive a medical degree as a doctor. The youngest of four daughters, Susan’s father was Omaha tribe Chief Joseph La Flesche, a.k.a. Iron Eye. Chief La Flesche and his wife Waoo-Winchatcha, a.k.a. Mary Gale, were of mixed race who raised Read More ... Lady Marshals of Indian Territory In the late 19th century Indian Territory (Oklahoma) was considered the most violent of the American territories, as it served as home to hundreds of outlaws from around the country. Accused of murder, rape, robbery, arson, adultery, bribery, and numerous other crimes, outlaws initially found a safe haven in Indian Territory, which was without law Read More ... March is Women’s History Month ~~~~ Outlaws Across America From Gangs to Scoundrels, Men, Women, doesn’t matter, there’s always a few bad apples in the bunch. See our ever-growing list of “ Outlaws Across America “. Explore the Old West Hitch up and take a peek at our Old West Legends ~~~~ Did You Know? Corsets were developed in the 16th century as a means of rearranging a woman’s natural body into a shape considered more attractive and fashionable, generally some variation on an inverted cone or an hourglass. They reached their greatest popularity in the latter half of the 19th century when they were used to sculpt unnaturally tiny waistlines in women of all sizes and shapes. Read more about “ The Battle Against Corsets “ See our Frontier Facts and Trivia HERE Supporting our love of history since 2003: “Hey all, you guys did a top notch job on all the prints I ordered and they just put my 1800’s saloon over the top! I was so impressed by the quality and the packaging. Thank you again, we will be forever Arizona customers!” – Jamie More Customer Feedback from Legends’ Photo Print Shop Also See! ~~~~ Happy Birthday! ~~~~ Presidio de la Bahía, Goliad, Texas The Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía, better known as the Presidio La Bahía, is a Spanish fort built in present-day Goliad, Texas in 1749. Through the years, it served the people of four independent nations including Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the United States, and is recognized for its cross-cultural, religious, and military significance. Today, the presidio is most famous for the part it played the Texas Revolution including the Battle of Goliad in October 1835 and the Goliad Massacre in March 1836. Continue Reading… Journey through America’s Destinations HERE Journey through America’s Destinations here. ~~~~ Featured Photo Print Galleries this month: Arizona Photo Galleries Arizona Photo Galleries Native American Rituals, Ceremonies & Dances Native American Rituals, Ceremonies & Dances Photo Gallery ~~~~ Native American Religion Though Native Americans ‘ spirituality, ceremonies, and rituals were often referred to as “religion,” most did not consider it in the way Christians do. However, it was labeled as such by American writers, soldiers , and settlers, who called it such, perhaps because they didn’t know how to otherwise describe the rituals and ceremonies. The Native Americans, themselves, believed that their rituals and practices formed an integral and seamless part of their very being. Read more HERE . Explore Native America From Tribes and Heros to Myths and Medicine. Explore all that is Native American here. ~~~~ From Legends’ General Store : The ultimate guide for the Mother Road. This is the ultimate guide for finding and exploring the Route driving from the WEST or the EAST. Its maps and directions are comprehensive yet easy to follow. The spiral-bound guide stays open to the pages you are reading while you are driving or riding. Also includes attractions, tips, other sources, and games. Convenient 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, 216 page, paperback format. Free Shipping in the U.S. (Media Mail), or choose between First Class and Priority Mail. Get yours in time for a Spring Road Trip HERE at Legends General Store Posters from Legends’ General Store Our many Mini Poster Prints feature the Old West, Route 66, Native Americans, Maps, Advertising, and interesting Photo Art. Many of these posters are available in two sizes. Our 11×17 mini-posters are printed on semi-glossy 48 lb. paper and priced for your budget. Our 11×14″ posters are printed on glossy 68 lb photo paper and are perfect for framing, with a special introductory price. See all our Poster designs, printed right here in Missouri USA. ~~~~ Legends of Captain Kidd’s Treasure Captain William Kidd is the most ubiquitous gentleman in history. If his earnings in the gentle craft of piracy were frugally kept, he possibly left some pots of money in holes in the ground between Key West, Florida , and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Read more of Charles M. Skinner’s tale from 1896 HERE . Explore Legends, Ghosts, Myths & Mysteries Venture into the unknown with our Legends, Ghosts, Myths & Mysteries. ~~~~ Tips for Traveling in the Desert Traveling in the desert is a whole different ballgame than traveling the rest of the American West. To make sure that your desert adventure is a success, check out this list of travel tips. Travel Tips, Special Destinations, RV Information & More See Travel Tips, RV information and More ~~~~ Hey, Y’all! Dave & Kathy Alexander. Legends of America is comprised of just the two of us —...