Episode 167: Statehood

Preside William Howard Taft signing the proclamation making Arizona a state on February 14, 1912. Arizona Territorial Delegate Ralph Cameron (center left, next to Taft with mustache) was in attendance and received the signing pen from Taft.

On February 14 - Valentine’s Day - 1912, Arizona finally became a state. Before that could happen though, all obstacles had to be cleared and all objections overcome. But, finally, all that was left to do was celebrate a hard-earned prize.