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Arizona Celebrates the State Centennial

29 images Created 14 Feb 2012

Arizona marked the state's centennial with a day long party at the State Capitol Tuesday.

There were cup cakes, entertainment from artists as diverse as Rex Allen Jr., (son of Rex Allen the cowboy singer and movie star), Itzhak Perlman and Wayne Newton.

There was also a mass wedding on the steps of the Supreme Court.

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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   LETICIA DILL (left) puts makeup on her daughter, KEANNA DILL, 12, a member of the Ballet Folklorico Esperanza before the group performed at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Arizona Governor JAN BREWER during centennial festivities at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:  The Arizona centennial birthday cake at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   A boy carries a birthday cupcake for the state centennial at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   A member of the Apache Yellow Bird dancers performs during centennial activities at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Former US Supreme Court Justice and Arizona native SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR during centennial festivities at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Arizona Governor JAN BREWER during centennial festivities at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   SUZIE MCVICAR, from Payson, AZ, during centennial activities at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Cowboy singer and Arizona native REX ALLEN JR performs a birthday song to the state of Arizona at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Members of Ballet Folklorico Esperanza perform during the centennial party at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Members of Ballet Folklorico Esperanza perform during the centennial party at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   People wave Arizona flags during the centennial celebration at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Feb 14. Arizona's statehood day is February 14 and this year Arizona marked 100 years of statehood. It was the last state in the 48 contiguous United States.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Classical violinist ITZHAK PERLMAN (center seated) plays in the Arizona State Senate Tuesday. Perlman performed the Star Spangled Banner with the Southwest Stringers, a violin orchestra of elementary school students from Mesa, AZ. After preforming Perlman asked legislators to continue supporting education in the arts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   Classical violinist ITZHAK PERLMAN (center seated) plays in the Arizona State Senate Tuesday. Perlman performed the Star Spangled Banner with the Southwest Stringers, a violin orchestra of elementary school students from Mesa, AZ. After preforming Perlman asked legislators to continue supporting education in the arts.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:   WAYNE NEWTON walks on stage during his show in Phoenix. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    WAYNE NEWTON performs in Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    WAYNE NEWTON performs in Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    WAYNE NEWTON performs in Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    WAYNE NEWTON performs in Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    WAYNE NEWTON performs in Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    WAYNE NEWTON performs in Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    SHARON BRANDT, from Phoenix, dances during Wayne Newton's free concert in Phoenix Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    WAYNE NEWTON plays guitar during his performance in Phoenix, AZ, Tuesday. Newton, who is originally from Phoenix, performed in front of the state capitol for about an hour Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona centennial. The state of Arizona marked 100 years of statehood with a free party in front of the capitol.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:  MCKENNA COOK, 17, sits on the lawn in front of the Arizona Supreme Court while she waits for her mother's wedding to start. Ninetysix couples got married in a mass ceremony on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court to mark the Valentine's Day holiday. The wedding was also an occasion to mark Arizona's centennial of statehood.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    Couples gather on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court for their mass wedding ceremony Tuesday. Ninetysix couples got married in a mass ceremony on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court to mark the Valentine's Day holiday. The wedding was also an occasion to mark Arizona's centennial of statehood.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    Couples gather on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court for their mass wedding ceremony Tuesday. Ninetysix couples got married in a mass ceremony on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court to mark the Valentine's Day holiday. The wedding was also an occasion to mark Arizona's centennial of statehood.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    Couples exchange vows during a mass wedding on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday. Ninetysix couples got married in a mass ceremony on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court to mark the Valentine's Day holiday. The wedding was also an occasion to mark Arizona's centennial of statehood.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    A girl watches her father slip a wedding ring on his bride's finger during a mass wedding in Phoenix Tuesday. Ninetysix couples got married in a mass ceremony on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court to mark the Valentine's Day holiday. The wedding was also an occasion to mark Arizona's centennial of statehood.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 FEBRUARY 2012 - PHOENIX, AZ:    JIM OGSBURY and CHRISTINE COOK kiss during a mass wedding ceremony in Phoenix Tuesday. Ninetysix couples got married in a mass ceremony on the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court to mark the Valentine's Day holiday. The wedding was also an occasion to mark Arizona's centennial of statehood.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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