Florence Nightingale’s inspiring life as the founder of modern nursing was one long sacrifice (1820-1910) When Florence Nightingale died, tributes poured in from around the world — including ones from American sources like this one.
30 fantastic & timeless vintage fireplaces from the first half of the 20th century Warm up with a look back at 30 different beautiful vintage fireplaces that were once found in homes across the US.
About Harriet Tubman: Rebel, slave activist, Union spy Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross — nicknamed “Minty” — around 1820-1823. She died on March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York. In the words
Looking back at the history of Chicago (1977) It is hard to believe that only two centuries ago, Chicago was a lonely marshland of trees and tall grass, a place with an abundance of wild onions, from which the Iroquois gave it its name, Chicagou.
How Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton recorded – and changed – history How Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton recorded history (1893) The Herald (Los Angeles, California) December 17, 1893 “If you want to know how
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