Gold Rush Dogs Traveled via Shipboard
Dogs were very much a part of the California gold rush. While it is easy to see how dogs would be brought along by hopeful miners traveling west on horseback […]
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Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
At Niagara Falls? Think of this Daredevil
As we move into the summer months, and people begin selecting vacation spots, Niagara Falls will continue to be a popular stop. While the views are breathtaking and the hiking and outdoor activities nearby are notable, a popular subject by those who visit generally concerns the various daredevils who have somehow challenged the Falls.
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Memorial Day: Remembering All Who Have Served
Memorial Day is greeted eagerly as the first three-day weekend of summer. Since life is for the living, then family picnics and time with friends is a weekend very well
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Long Overdue Honor for Harry McAlpin; Broke the Color Line of the White House Press Corps
Eighteen months ago I profiled Harry McAlpin. He was a reporter for the National Negro Press Association and the Atlanta Daily World covering Washington and the president, but because he
Book on World War II Sheds Light on Combat Stress
In her book, Hidden Legacy of WWII: A Daughter’s Journey of Discovery, author Carol Schultz Vento makes the compelling point that most books about World War II veterans have left an important part of the story untold–that of combat stress. Little is said about the soldiers for whom it wasn’t a “good war.” Many came home with the same psychological demons we hear about with returning soldiers today.
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Women in Medicine: Little Known Crusaders Who Have Made a Difference
On March 4, 2014 I was invited to Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, to help them celebrate Women’s History Month. I addressed an audience of engaged students and faculty with my talk, “Health and Wellness in America: Little Known Women Who Have Made a Difference.”
Drawing on my background of having written a six-volume history of medicine, I pulled out six unsung heroes who have helped move women forward both in terms of medical careers but also in terms of medical progress. You can watch the 45-minute speech below or read excerpts from my speech.
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