It was a very tumultuous time in the United States. The 1960s is frequently described as a pivotal watershed in modern history, characterized by a sharp transition from the conservative post-war conformity of the 1950s to a decade of radical … Continued
Sometimes stories come along that just need to be shared. Sometimes those stories are of people who are obscured into history because of the more dominant ones demand all the attention. That is the case with Sarah Perkins. She was … Continued
During the late evening of February 3, 1959, the world of rock and roll music changed. The event took place just outside of Clear Lake, Iowa. Earlier that evening, several up-and-coming rock bands had been playing at the Surf Ballroom. … Continued
Lawrence Peter Berra was born in St. Louis in 1925. He grew up in a neighborhood with lots of boys and they played all kinds of sports. He got up in baseball in 1934 because the St. Louis Cardinals won … Continued
It started like any other day. It was a quiet normal day and then the radio announcers started talking about some strange events happening in New York City. Did a plane really hit the North Tower and then another plane … Continued
During some people’s lifetimes, they become so well known that they are identified by one name. Elvis certainly is in that category. He began life in an obscure corner of Mississippi and came from a background that did not inspire … Continued
On December 7th, 1941, the world changed for America. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. The next day, President Roosevelt declared war. In response to the attack, Admiral Chester Nimitz was sent to Pearl Harbor to help put together what America had … Continued
He came from very obscure circumstances. His father was a fisherman who expected all of his sons to follow in his footsteps. In growing up, Joe did not like the smell of dead fish that surrounded him as he scrubbed … Continued
One of the most interesting sculptures to see in America is located in the southwest corner of South Dakota. How did those incredible faces get carved into the Black Hills? Who did it? Why those 4? How long did it … Continued
Those two terms inspire an incredible amount of feeling and emotion and connection. Those two terms represent the most profound holidays that connect their respective believers to the core tenets that define them. Hannukah came about as the results of … Continued