Slate: Service Dog to Veterans
“Slate saved my life,” is the way John Wiesniewski describes having a service dog like Slate by his side every day. SSD Slate, a black Labrador, is trained as a […]
Slate: Service Dog to Veterans Read More »
Grover Cleveland’s Dogs and Other Pets
Grover Cleveland holds a unique place in American history. He is the only person elected for two non-consecutive terms of the presidency (1885-1889 and 1893-1897). In addition, he was the first
Grover Cleveland’s Dogs and Other Pets Read More »
Confederate Dog in the Civil War: Sawbuck
Loyal dogs populated both armies in the Civil War. For every Union dog, there was a Confederate dog taking part in the battles. Like wars before it, the Civil War
Confederate Dog in the Civil War: Sawbuck Read More »
Buster Brown Shoes and Mary Janes
“I’m Buster Brown, and I live in a shoe. That’s my dog, Tige, and he lives there, too,” went the jingle for Buster Brown shoes. The Brown Shoe Company began
Buster Brown Shoes and Mary Janes Read More »
Pancho Barnes: Pioneering Aviator and Legendary Woman
Pancho Barnes (1901-1975) was a fearless pilot and aviation pioneer, flying at a time when flight was in its infancy. She went on to work as a Hollywood stunt pilot,
Pancho Barnes: Pioneering Aviator and Legendary Woman Read More »
The Wheelchair: Who Thought Of It?
Wheelchairs today offer a very high level of independence and mobility to people who cannot walk because of injury or disability. When and how did they come about? While not
The Wheelchair: Who Thought Of It? Read More »