Oveta Culp Hobby (1905-1995)
First Director of Women’s Army Corps Oveta Culp was born in Killeen, Texas to parents from whom she learned the tradition of service to one’s country and one’s community.
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War Stories
Loretta Walsh: First Woman to Enlist in Navy
Loretta Perfectus Walsh was the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy (March 17, 1917) and the first woman to reach the rank of chief petty officer. This opportunity
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Sarah Emma Edmonds (1841-1898)
Civil War Soldier Sarah Emma Edmonds served during the Civil War using the alias Franklin Thompson. Dressed as a man, Edmonds enlisted in the Second Michigan Regiment of Volunteer Infantry
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George Washington’s Teeth: A President in Pain
Throughout his life George Washington (1732-1799) suffered from dental problems. He lost many of his teeth while still young. The story of his teeth reveals a great deal about the
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Embalming Becomes Common During Civil War
How the Civil War Changed Funeral Practices Medical and scientific advances often arise from wars and other crises. During the Civil War, one of the changes needed was an improved
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Summer Care Packages Have Honorable Heritage
With sleep-away camps in full swing this month, package delivery services are also a little busier than usual as parents send “care packages” filled with favorite foods or small games
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