Trevor Phipps
Author
For about 20 years, Trevor Phipps worked in the restaurant industry as a chef, bartender, and manager until he decided to make a career change. For the last several years, he has been a freelance journalist specializing in crime, sports, and history.
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Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler: Honor Among Enemies
A German fighter pilot’s decision to aid a disabled B-17 saved the crew and forged a friendship.
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Rick Rescorla: A Hero Who Thought of Others Before Himself
This Vietnam vet used his combat training to hone his leadership skills to save thousands of lives during the 9/11 attacks.
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Lois Gibbs: Homemaker Turned Environmental Activist
Lois Gibbs brought attention to the toxic waste affecting her Love Canal neighborhood.
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The Successful Rescue of the SS Andrea Doria
Several ships come to the aid of a sinking ocean liner and save hundreds of passengers.
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The Impossible Rescue of the USS Squalus
Courageous divers and a new invention save men trapped in the ocean.
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Esther de Berdt Reed: Fundraiser for the American Revolution
The British-born first lady of Pennsylvania quickly adapted to life in the colonies, raising five children and devoting her energy to support Patriot soldiers.
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Gouverneur Morris: The Penman of the U.S. Constitution
The gregarious, intelligent, and oft-controversial Gouverneur Morris wrote some of the best-remembered parts of the Constitution of the United States.
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The Rescue of Bat 21: A Dangerous Mission to Save One of Their Own
When Lt. Col. Hambleton parachuted down into enemy territory, the military did what they could to bring him back to safety.
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The Leader Who Played a Pivotal Role in the Battle of Gettysburg
Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain switched tactics just in time to turn the tide of the Civil War.
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The Lost Franklin Expedition: Losses and Gains
The elusive hunt for the Northwest Passage may have led to tragedy, but it reaped some information about the uncharted Arctic lands.
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Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler: Honor Among Enemies
A German fighter pilot’s decision to aid a disabled B-17 saved the crew and forged a friendship.
|
Rick Rescorla: A Hero Who Thought of Others Before Himself
This Vietnam vet used his combat training to hone his leadership skills to save thousands of lives during the 9/11 attacks.
|
Lois Gibbs: Homemaker Turned Environmental Activist
Lois Gibbs brought attention to the toxic waste affecting her Love Canal neighborhood.
|
The Successful Rescue of the SS Andrea Doria
Several ships come to the aid of a sinking ocean liner and save hundreds of passengers.
|
The Impossible Rescue of the USS Squalus
Courageous divers and a new invention save men trapped in the ocean.
|
Esther de Berdt Reed: Fundraiser for the American Revolution
The British-born first lady of Pennsylvania quickly adapted to life in the colonies, raising five children and devoting her energy to support Patriot soldiers.
|
Gouverneur Morris: The Penman of the U.S. Constitution
The gregarious, intelligent, and oft-controversial Gouverneur Morris wrote some of the best-remembered parts of the Constitution of the United States.
|
The Rescue of Bat 21: A Dangerous Mission to Save One of Their Own
When Lt. Col. Hambleton parachuted down into enemy territory, the military did what they could to bring him back to safety.
|
The Leader Who Played a Pivotal Role in the Battle of Gettysburg
Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain switched tactics just in time to turn the tide of the Civil War.
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The Lost Franklin Expedition: Losses and Gains
The elusive hunt for the Northwest Passage may have led to tragedy, but it reaped some information about the uncharted Arctic lands.
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