Election Day Firsts
The history of elections in the United States is constantly evolving, but here are are some notable firsts: First Packaged Candidate William Henry Harrison was the first “packaged” candidate. He …
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First Latino to Earn Medal of Honor Fought In Civil War
Corporal Joseph H. De Castro, 20, distinguished himself at Gettysburg during Pickett’s Charge. He was the first Latino to earn the country’s highest military decoration for valor in combat, the …
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The Vice-Presidential Pick
In the presidential election, how important is the vice-presidential pick and the subsequent debate? Joe Biden has selected Kamala Harris as his running mate, and pundits are speculating about how …
Abraham Lincoln’s Dog, Fido
In the 1850s, the Lincoln family acquired a yellow mixed-breed dog they named Fido. Fido often accompanied Lincoln to his Springfield law office or around town on errands. Fido also …
Congressman John Lewis Leaves Lessons
John Lewis was a remarkable man, a Congressman from Georgia and a long-time, front-line civil rights leader. His moral leadership will be missed now that he’s gone. Since he was …
Ida Rosenthal: Pioneered Bra Industry with Maidenform
Ida Rosenthal emigrated from Russia in the early 1900s and supported her family as a dressmaker. As she responded to the marketplace, she and a partner soon crafted dresses with …
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