Sinbad: Coast Guard Mascot
The story goes that in 1937 two Coast Guardsmen returned to their ship, The U.S.S. George W. Campbell, docked in Staten Island. They carried with them a bag they tried […]
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During the “Dog Days of Summer,” we examined America’ stories through its dogs. You’ll be amazed by stories about the dogs of 9-11, the first seeing eye dog in the U.S., and how the K-9 corps of World War II was made up of people’s pets.
The story goes that in 1937 two Coast Guardsmen returned to their ship, The U.S.S. George W. Campbell, docked in Staten Island. They carried with them a bag they tried […]
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Despite the success that European countries had with the dogs used during World War I, the U.S. government had never proceeded with organizing a canine unit for the military. When
Poodles Against Hitler: A Canine Unit for World War II Read More »
The BARK Therapy Program was created to help children learn to read by reading to dogs. It works because of loving and dedicated volunteers. If you ever want proof that
Teaching Children to Read, With Help From Some Dogs Read More »
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson shortly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis to head up a select
Seaman, A Newfoundland Dog Who Accompanied Lewis and Clark Read More »
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901), grandson of William Henry Harrison, was in the White House from 1889-1893. During that time, a goat named Old Whiskers, two opossums, a dog named Dash, and
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By 1960 John Steinbeck (1902-1968) had achieved both fame and fortune. He and his third wife, Elaine, split their time primarily in New York City and Sag Harbor, and most of their trips were to Europe.
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