Chief Standing Bear’s Victory for Civil Rights
Standing Bear (Ma-chu-nah-zha), a chief among the Ponca Tribe in the mid-19th century, found himself imprisoned illegally for leaving Indian Territory to take his only son’s body home. The tribe …
Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Charles David, Jr: Selfless Coast Guard Hero of World War II
- Enlisted in the military as soon as it was clear the U.S. was entering World War II
- Worked his way up in the positions open to him in a segregated military
- Selflessly forgot his own safety in order to rescue others
First Giant Panda Brought to U.S. by Ruth Harkness
The first giant panda brought to the United States was introduced by Ruth Harkness in 1937. Harkness wasn’t driven by a passion for pandas or an enthusiasm for exploration. Harkness …
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The Collies of Sunnybank
The collies of Sunnybank were one of the best-loved kennels for collie breeding in the twentieth century. The dogs were bred by newsman Albert Payson Terhune. Terhune had two loves …
Comanche: Horse Survivor of Little Bighorn
Comanche was a U.S. cavalry horse who participated in many battles in the West including the Battle of Little Bighorn. He achieved fame because he was the only survivor—human or …
Willis Carrier, Inventor of Air Conditioning
Today we take air conditioning for granted. There can be community “brown-outs,” household power outages, or families who prefer open windows. But for the most part, Americans are able to …
