American Essence
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Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we spend some time with the “Iron Horse,” whose gemstone virtues extended beyond the baseball diamond.
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Benjamin Clark: The Hero Chef of 9/11
The former marine helped lead hundreds of people from his company’s offices in the South Tower to safety.
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What Makes America a Singular Place on Earth
Through my travels, I got to see what the world appreciates about American values. It made me love this country even more.
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Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
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Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh
The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
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‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer
Josh Turner’s unique Christmas song honors the military during the holiday season.
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‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave
The Caverns offers an idyllic spot where nature and music intersect.
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Drag Racing, Salt Flats, and the Pursuit of 600 MPH
In ‘This Week in History,’ several daring drivers built their jet engine-powered cars in hopes of becoming the fastest man on Earth.
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‘The Yosemite’: A Love Letter to Nature
Known for championing national parks and as co-founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir was also a prolific writer with a passion for poetic prose.
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The Making of a Miracle Worker: Anne Sullivan
This installment of When Character Counted casts a light on the making of the young teacher who opened the world to a blind and deaf student.
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Celebrating America’s Premiere Gilded Age Architect
‘Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light’ showcased the architect’s uncompromising mission to create a national identity in architecture and the arts.
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Lincoln County, Nevada: Rich in Americana
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we explore the nuggets of historical importance leftover from a thriving era.
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The Bluebird Cafe: A ‘Sacred’ Songwriting Space
A small Nashville stage shaped country music’s biggest stars.
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Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker
A 19th-century social activist was ahead of his time in promoting moderation and and restraint to achieve a more spiritual life.
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Don Williams: The Importance of Counting Our Blessings
‘Standing Knee Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst)’ is the ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music’s everyday spiritual reminder.
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How a Theory Helped Mariner 10 Reach the Planet Mercury
In ‘This Week in History,’ the last of NASA’s Mariner missions pursued the impossible task of reaching the elusive planet Mercury.
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Two Sides of a Shield: Authors Mary Johnston and Margaret Mitchell
Two Southern women, decades apart, brought the Civil War to life in haunting fiction.
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Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an Austrian artist who immigrated to America and founded one of the most influential political magazines.
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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol: A Castle in an Unlikely Locale
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we focus on medieval architecture in a quintessential American city.
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Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we spend some time with the “Iron Horse,” whose gemstone virtues extended beyond the baseball diamond.
|
Benjamin Clark: The Hero Chef of 9/11
The former marine helped lead hundreds of people from his company’s offices in the South Tower to safety.
|
What Makes America a Singular Place on Earth
Through my travels, I got to see what the world appreciates about American values. It made me love this country even more.
|
Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
|
Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh
The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
|
‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer
Josh Turner’s unique Christmas song honors the military during the holiday season.
|
‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave
The Caverns offers an idyllic spot where nature and music intersect.
|
Drag Racing, Salt Flats, and the Pursuit of 600 MPH
In ‘This Week in History,’ several daring drivers built their jet engine-powered cars in hopes of becoming the fastest man on Earth.
|
‘The Yosemite’: A Love Letter to Nature
Known for championing national parks and as co-founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir was also a prolific writer with a passion for poetic prose.
|
The Making of a Miracle Worker: Anne Sullivan
This installment of When Character Counted casts a light on the making of the young teacher who opened the world to a blind and deaf student.
|
Celebrating America’s Premiere Gilded Age Architect
‘Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light’ showcased the architect’s uncompromising mission to create a national identity in architecture and the arts.
|
Lincoln County, Nevada: Rich in Americana
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we explore the nuggets of historical importance leftover from a thriving era.
|
The Bluebird Cafe: A ‘Sacred’ Songwriting Space
A small Nashville stage shaped country music’s biggest stars.
|
Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker
A 19th-century social activist was ahead of his time in promoting moderation and and restraint to achieve a more spiritual life.
|
Don Williams: The Importance of Counting Our Blessings
‘Standing Knee Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst)’ is the ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music’s everyday spiritual reminder.
|
How a Theory Helped Mariner 10 Reach the Planet Mercury
In ‘This Week in History,’ the last of NASA’s Mariner missions pursued the impossible task of reaching the elusive planet Mercury.
|
Two Sides of a Shield: Authors Mary Johnston and Margaret Mitchell
Two Southern women, decades apart, brought the Civil War to life in haunting fiction.
|
Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an Austrian artist who immigrated to America and founded one of the most influential political magazines.
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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol: A Castle in an Unlikely Locale
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we focus on medieval architecture in a quintessential American city.
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