The Hunt for Amelia Earhart
Numerous efforts have been made over the years to locate where Amelia Earhart’s plane went down on July 2, 1937. But few people to day know how very seriously the […]
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Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Frank Lloyd Wright and Two Dog Stories
One doesn’t often luck into a story about Frank Lloyd Wright that provides not one but two dog stories, but when a long-time reader told me she favored dachshunds and
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Julia McWilliams Child (1912-2004)
Julia McWilliams Child, Office of Strategic Services Decades before becoming a famous chef, McWilliams (her maiden name) wanted to join the WACS or the WAVES during World War II to help with the military cause.
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Seeing Eye Dogs Brought to America in 1928
In the early twentieth century, those without sight were marginalized members of society. They had no job options and no mobility. They had to rely on the kindness of someone
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King Gillette: The Man Behind the Safety Razor
King C. Gillette (1855-1932) came up with the idea for a disposable razor during his years as a traveling salesman. He realized how handy it would be to use and
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Girl Scouts Turn 100: Profile of Founder Juliette Gordon Lowe (1860-1927)
Founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA
This week the Girl Scouts are celebrating their 100th year of scouting. The idea for the Girl Scouts started with Juliette Gordon Lowe.
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