Open heart surgery pioneer: Daniel Hale Williams
Daniel Hale Williams was one of the rare individuals who was the painter of his personal life canvas. Born the son of a barber in 1856 (or 1858), he was…
Category: Seasonal
July 6, 1957: Musical Meeting
Who knows what would have happened if Paul McCartney had a dentist appointment on July 6, 1957? But it so happens the 15-year-old was free to see the…
Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration and the slave trade
Thomas Jefferson was the chief writer and architect of the 1776 American Declaration of Independence but a committee he worked with changed or deleted…
Declaration flyer becomes a treasure
After the Declaration was finished and signed in 1776, a printer named John Dunlap was asked to make 200 copies (some say 500) of the Declaration to be…
5 facts about the Declaration of Independence
Fifty-six delegates signed the handwritten Declaration of Independence approved by the Continental Congress on July 4 1776. From that day, the document…
June 9-16: National Nursing Assistants Week Giving CNAs R-E-S-P-E-C-T Year-Round
Nursing assistants are key players in the lives of the people in their care. Each day, more than 4.5 million caregivers provide hands-on care to our…
June, July are the ‘Fireworks Safety Months’
The only safe way to use illegal fireworks is by not using them. Nancy Blogin, President of the National Council on Fireworks Safety, urges consumers to…
Take Your Dog to Work Day Bring out Fido’s bowtie or Fifi’s favorite boa
Friday, June 24 is Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWD), the 18th annual event. Known as ‘man’s best friend,’ dogs are valued for their companionship,…
Why is June 14 designated National Flag Day?
If you were stopped on the street by a reporter, how would you answer this question? With a shrug? Sadly, you’re not alone. Our veterans and current…
There’s only one official Fathers Day, but our dads feel the spirit every day of the year
In some previous generations, fathers played a limited role in raising their children. Mothers were expected to keep the kids clean, quiet and out of the…