J. Robert Oppenheimer Gathered the Best Minds
As the leader of this important project, J. Robert Oppenheimer gathered the best minds in physics to address the problem of creating an atomic bomb in order to have one…
Malcolm X: Embracing Identity through the ‘X’
When the son of Earl and Louise Little joined the Nation of Islam, he changed his name to Malcolm X. The "X" stood for his unknown African name.
Sally Ride – A Pioneer for Women
Sally Ride was a pioneer. She was part of the initial group of astronauts that included women, she was the first American woman to venture into space on the STS-7…
Will Rogers observation
Will Rogers observation: "We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others."
Brooks Robinson — A Great Man
He was "Mr. Oriole," Brooks Robinson. More than being arguably the best defensive third baseman in baseball history, he was someone with great character and integrity. Someone who was humble,…
Wisdom from Dr. Maya Angelou
More wisdom from Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Zack Wheat’s Secret For Playing So Well
Hall of Fame Brooklyn Dodgers star Zack Wheat lived to be 83. He played the game a century ago. Wheat once was asked his secret for playing so well for…
Bart Starr, the great quarterback
Bart Starr, the great quarterback and later coach of the storied Green Bay Packers, was their leader during the Vince Lombardi era. Starr's teams with the Packers were winners, but…
Hall of Famers: Brooks Robinson, Harmon Killebrew & Gil Hodges
Brooks Robinson played 2,896 games in the major leagues. He was never once tossed from a game by any umpire. Ernie Banks played 2,528 games. Same story. No ejections. Harmon…
The Beauty and Brains of Hedy Lamarr
With her dark, radiant, striking good looks, Hedy Lamarr was often described as the most beautiful woman in the world, or as the most beautiful woman to ever appear in…
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