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15 Dishes That Tell The History of the United States

13. Navajo Fry Bread

13. Navajo Fry Bread
Fry bread: a symbol of resilience, born from hardship and celebrated at powwows.

Born out of hardship during the Navajo ‘Long Walk,’ fry bread uses government-issued rations. It’s now celebrated at powwows as both a comfort and a symbol of Native resilience. (smithsonianmag.com)

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