The Story of Cigar Store Indians
In the 19th century many people could not read, so store owners placed carvings of various symbols in front of their shops so passersby knew what was sold inside. A […]
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Entrepreneurs & Inventors
American Inventors: The Stories of Men and Women Who Devise Answers to Vexing Problems
Inventions are the ultimate result of successful problem-solving.
But how on earth did people come up with the first ideas for luxuries (and now necessities) as disposable diapers, the dishwasher, the cell phone, and blue jeans?
Recently I have been asked to speak on this topic to various audiences, including the Larchmont (NY) Historical Society. The Society was kind enough to arrange to have the presentation recorded so I can share it with readers.
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The Pledge of Allegiance and How It Has Changed
As the Pledge of Allegiance became more widely accepted after its introduction in 1892, various groups weighed in on the wording. There have been alterations from the original wording penned
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How the Pledge of Allegiance Was Written
The Pledge of Allegiance is very much a part of the fabric of our country. Yet the tradition of the Pledge is actually relatively young. It was first introduced in 1892.
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Little Orphan Annie, The Comic Strip
The comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, was created by a young cartoonist by the name of Harold Gray (1894-1968). Gray’s parents both died before he had finished school, so he
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Revolutionary War: The Women Who Should be Remembered
During the Revolutionary War, there were numerous women who heroically stood up for the Patriots’ cause, yet so often the stories we hear take on the aspect of myth. Betsy
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