Antarctic Snow Cruiser by Pullman
Polar explorer Admiral Richard Byrd’s staff commissioned the Pullman Company near Chicago to build a snow cruiser for what would be Admiral Byrd’s third trip to Antarctica. The idea for …
Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Song From a Foxhole in the South Pacific
War undoubtedly inspired the writing of many songs, but one particular song was composed in a fox hole in the South Pacific during World War II. It actually made it …
The Crusaders Who Campaigned for Car Safety
Car seat belts are a safety measure that most people take for granted. While compliance is at an all-time high—90 percent of front seat passengers use their seatbelts—car crashes are …
Father of American Christmas Card, Louis Prang
Today some Christmas cards are sent by email, but many cards are still mailed through the U.S. postal service. The tradition gives us all a pleasant way to keep in …
Sacagawea: Native Americans Tell Her Story
Sacagawea’s story is everywhere. She is part of every book written about Lewis and Clark’s journey. There are many, many children’s books about her, and she is said to have …
Dorie Miller, Hero of World War II
Dorie Miller was a mess attendant on the battleship USS West Virginia when the Japanese launched a massive surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Sunday, December 7, 1941. …
