Operation Pedro Pan
Operation Pedro Pan was an under-the-radar plan of the early 1960s to help families get their children out of Cuba before the Communist regime had complete control of the country. […]
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Everyday Heroes
Japanese American WWII Vet Receives Medal of Honor Belatedly
George T. “Joe” Sakato (1921-2015) served in the American infantry during World War II. Like many other Japanese Americans, he faced many obstacles in his effort to fight for his
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Ace Pilot Pete Fernandez: Korean War
Ace pilot Pete Fernandez was one of the top fighter pilots in the Korean War, but he almost didn’t see combat. He was so valuable to the military as a
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Baseball Catcher’s Mask: How It Was Invented
The baseball catcher’s mask is a fundamental piece of equipment in the game. The catcher is positioned behind home plate and is needed there, but it is a dangerous position
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Escaped Slave Arthur Crumpler Took Pride in Learning
Arthur Crumpler escaped slavery and overcame the fact that slaves were prevented from learning to read or write; he attended night school when he was in his sixties. The article
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First Animal Shelter in U.S. Due to Caroline Earle White
The first animal shelter in America came about due to the efforts of Caroline Earle White (1833-1916) of Philadelphia. White was also the power behind several other animal protection organizations.
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