July 7, 1943– What do you think? Was their censorship or simply shortages which caused rationing of newsprint in WWII? Share your answers and…
HOW TO KEEP ICE IN THE SICK ROOM (from July 2, 1879 edition of the Birmingham Iron Age) For those who have an abundant…
On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory killing more than 2,300 Americans. The U.S.S.…
A Relic Left Behind – Heartwarming Reminder of Kindness in the War Between the States submitted by Virginia Tuttle (She is the 4th cousin once…
A senator from Alabama was instrumental in enacting the Federal Aid Road Act of 1916, which became the first federal highway funding legislation. The cross-country…
As we plan our July 4th festivities, we should never forget how some brave Americans spent July 1, 1943. This story appeared in The…
Did you or your parents participate in this program? Share your experiences in the comments below. June 26, 1935 was an important day for…
WWI need for nitrates During 1916 as the United States was drawing closer to involvement in the war in Europe, it became apparent to…
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