the donut began its ascent toward the peak of American popularity. The first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago in 1938 as a tribute to the Donut Lassies, according to the Salvation ...

When you think of New York City, most people think of big buildings ... This has carried on in American tradition. During the Depression, donuts were given out to those arriving at Ellis Island.

Today, from big chains like Dunkin' Donuts to small neighborhood bakeries such as Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, a Brooklyn favorite featured in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," donuts are an American ...