Dr. Charles Richard Drew was a physician, surgeon, and medical researcher. Drew specifically researched blood transfusions … Charles R. Drew, the Surgeon Instrumental in Creating Blood Banks during World War IIRead more
American History
Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson was an American writer and activist. She advocated to improve the treatment … Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt JacksonRead more
Four U.S. Presidents who were Assassinated in Office
Four presidents have been assassinated during their terms, Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and … Four U.S. Presidents who were Assassinated in OfficeRead more
Author of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist, is best known for his novel The Scarlet Letter. Most of his … Author of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel HawthorneRead more
Notable American Investigative Journalist, Nellie Bly
American journalist Elizabeth Jane Cochran Seaman, or “Nellie Bly” is famous for breaking records when she … Notable American Investigative Journalist, Nellie BlyRead more
Elisha Gray and the Telephone Controversy with Alexander Graham Bell
American electrical engineer Elisha Gray was one of the co-founders of the Western Electric Manufacturing Company … Elisha Gray and the Telephone Controversy with Alexander Graham BellRead more
The Fateful Burr-Hamilton Duel of 1804
On July 11, 1804, former secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton met Vice President Aaron Burr … The Fateful Burr-Hamilton Duel of 1804Read more
Researchers May Have Found Where Amelia Earhart Died
It’s been a mystery that has confounded history enthusiasts for years. What happened to Amelia Earhart? … Researchers May Have Found Where Amelia Earhart DiedRead more
Who was the Founding Father Roger Sherman?
Roger Sherman was a lawyer and statesman during colonial America. He is the only person to … Who was the Founding Father Roger Sherman?Read more
Why we Celebrate the Fourth of July
Today in the United States, Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th, and the day is … Why we Celebrate the Fourth of JulyRead more