From civil rights activist to member of Congress: Remembering John Lewis (July 20)

From civil rights activist to member of Congress: Remembering John Lewis (July 20) Civil rights hero and U.S. Representative John Lewis died July 17 at the age of 80. He had been battling pancreatic cancer since he received the diagnosis in December. The son of Alabama sharecroppers, Lewis was a central figure in the U.S. civil ...
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By | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News | Tags: , , , , ,

The American Red Cross helps those who suffer (May 8)

The American Red Cross helps those who suffer (May 8) Exhausted in 1869 after nursing U.S. soldiers in the U.S. Civil War,  Clara Barton  followed her doctor’s advice and embarked on an extensive European vacation. But the nurse couldn’t stay away from helping people. A year into her vacation, Barton volunteered with the Switzerland-based  International Committee of the Red Cross  during the Franco-Prussian ...
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By | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, History, Human Rights, News | Tags: , , ,

How Americans observed V-E Day during World War II (May 8)

How Americans observed V-E Day during World War II (May 8)   Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, when the Allied countries of World War II accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany, was celebrated as a festive holiday in many parts of the world. The occasion sparked unbridled, emotional public celebrations on May 8, 1945, in ...
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By | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: History, News, News from Washington | Tags: , ,

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