Conflict: World War I
The morning of December 6, 1917 began tranquilly enough in Halifax Harbor. Two ships among dozens of others were part of the hustle and bustle of boat traffic—the Norweigan ship SS Imo, New York-bound to pick up relief supplies for Belgian … Continue reading
Conflict: Uncategorized
1904 saw one of the biggest worldwide celebrations in history. The St. Louis World’s Fair, more formally called the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was an international presentation of architecture, foods, and events, contributed to and attended by countries all around the … Continue reading
Conflict: Uncategorized
Amelia Earhart grew up as a toothy tomboy with no interest in aviation. Known mostly by her nickname, Meeley, Amelia and her sister “Pidge” climbed trees, belly-slammed their sleds, hunted rats—they even romped around in bloomers, of all things! After a … Continue reading
Conflict: Uncategorized
Jim Thorpe was a Sac and Fox Indian born in what is now part of Oklahoma. He was a boisterous youngster, and he and his twin brother Charlie were very active, athletic kids. Their entire village would get together every … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
Allen Morse’s life was not so different from those of many men in the Civil War era. Born in New York in 1833, he grew to be a healthy 5’8″ man with blue eyes and brown hair. Although there seem … Continue reading