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Arizona Centennial: February 14, 2012
Once Upon A Time...
Around the turn of the 20th Century, the Territory of Arizona was anxious to join the United States. The USA then consisted of 46 states, but, in order to join the union, certain prices had to be paid.
First, the Territory was a lawless mess. Partially because the Texas Rangers had done such a great job of cleaning up their state, many "bad hombres" came to Arizona. After all, there were stage coaches and trains to rob, gambling, prostitution, and rustling... what fun for bad guys!
The problem of lawlessness was solved by the Arizona Rangers. Formed in 1901, with a force never exceeding 26 men, the Arizona Rangers, by 1909, had done their jobs. Incredibly, with a territory consinsg of 15 counties, and a land area of over 110,000 square miles, those rugged lawmen "cleaned-up" the territory, removing one roadblock. It is nearly unbelievable that these 26 men could ever even locate an outlaw in a territory that was the same shape and size as toda'y state, but with mainly horses and mules for transportation throughout the state. Good job, guys!
Then, as partial payment for the privelege of becoming a part of the Union, the ... more

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