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15 Dishes That Tell The History of the United States

Darren May 15, 2026 7 min

9. Philly Cheesesteak

9. Philly Cheesesteak
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Invented in 1930s Philadelphia, the Philly cheesesteak—a sandwich of thin-sliced beef, onions, and melted cheese—illustrates industrial America’s fast-food ingenuity. Its popularity spread far beyond its regional roots. (nationalgeographic.com)

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