Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) was a 35-year-old attorney, who was not in the military during the War of 1812, yet he found himself being held behind enemy lines September 13-14 […]
Francis Scott Key: How The Star Spangled Banner Came to be Written Read More »
Is there any American who doesn’t approach September 11th with a feeling of sadness and the thought of, “What will I do? How will I spend the day?”
Where Were You on September 11? Read More »
Documented her life as a Native American in an autobiographical book published in 1883 Spoke forcefully for her people at a time when women had no political clout at all
Sarah Winnemucca (ca. 1844-1891) Educator and Advocate for Native Americans Read More »
The BARK Therapy Program was created to help children learn to read by reading to dogs. It works because of loving and dedicated volunteers. If you ever want proof that
Teaching Children to Read, With Help From Some Dogs Read More »
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson shortly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis to head up a select
Seaman, A Newfoundland Dog Who Accompanied Lewis and Clark Read More »
1. We all consider July Fourth to be “our nation’s birthday,” but given the number of steps it took to be a free country, it’s good to be reminded of what the day actually signifies:
Four Thoughts for the Fourth of July Read More »
