Charles Schulz was the creative mind behind Peanuts, one of American history’s most beloved comic strips. Schulz started drawing cartoons after World War II. Peanuts began in 1950 and introduced characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Schulz’s humor and understanding of people made Peanuts very popular. The comic ran for […] More
Today, we remember Henry Adams, a distinguished American historian, writer, and member of the famous Adams family. Grandson of President John Quincy Adams, he is best known for his reflective autobiography, “The Education of Henry Adams.” Despite his political lineage, Henry made his mark in literature and academia, profoundly influencing […] More
The first recorded assassination attempt on a U.S. president, targeting Andrew Jackson, is a significant event in American history. Despite capturing the culprit, there remains numerous suspicions and theories surrounding this shocking incident. The event also highlights the dangers and challenges faced by leaders, even in the early years of […] More
Edmonia Lewis was born in New York around 1844, but there’s not much known about her early years or her parents. Her mother, of mixed African and Native American descent, was skilled in weaving and craftsmanship, while her father, of African American heritage, was known as a writer. According to […] More
Janusz Korczak, born Henryk Goldszmit in 1878, came from Warsaw, Poland. Beyond his role as a pediatrician, he was also an educator, children’s author, and staunch advocate for children’s rights. Fondly known as “Mr. Doctor” or “Old Doctor,” he dedicated his life to nurturing and educating children. Due to a […] More
Many might not know that In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a music style called ragtime became hugely popular in America, sparking a dance craze across the country. By the late 1910s, ragtime was transforming into what we now recognize as jazz. James Reese Europe was a renowned […] More
Harriet Tubman, originally named Araminta Ross, was a remarkable American. Despite enduring the harsh realities of slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland, she bravely embarked on numerous missions to rescue around 70 enslaved individuals, including her own family and friends. Her courageous efforts were made possible through the Underground Railroad, a […] More
