President Abraham Lincoln made Nevada a territory in the fall of 1861 to protect its rich silver and gold mines from the Confederacy. Fast-tracked...
Silver State Miners
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Truth Be Known
Old Vaquero Sayings “Before you give up, think of the reason you held on so long.” Quotes “My favorite state has not yet been invented. It will be...
Truth Be Known
Old Vaquero Saying “Ain’t nothin’ like ridin’ a fine horse in new country.” Quotes “Whatever is their fortune, good or bad, the leader is the person...
Truth Be Known
Old Vaquero Saying “An arrow can only be launched forward by pulling it backward.” Quotes “The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” —Mark...
Truth Be Known
Old Vaquero Saying “After the rabbit has gone, it is time to pound your hat on the grass.” Quotes “All things share the same breath—the...
Lincoln: Prepare Ye the Way for the Horde
The president paved the way for the great Westward Expansion. On March 4, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office for the second...