Charles Lindbergh soared into fame with his transatlantic flight but left a complicated legacy. This post delves into his life, achievements, and the controversies that surrounded him.
#OTD20 — September 15, 1963: a bomb explodes at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama killing four young girls: Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair.
#OTD20 — September 18, 1947: The Central Intelligence Agency comes into existence, authorized by National Security Act of 1947.
#OTD20 — September 17, 1939: Forces from the Russian army invade Poland, coming on the heels of the German invasion just two weeks earlier. The offensive effectively splits Poland in two.
#OTD20 — September 16, 1940: A military draft is introduced, marking a critical step in America’s preparation for World War II.
Bert the Turtle WHO HE WAS: Bert the Turtle is an iconic cartoon character from the American Civil Defense film “Duck and Cover,” produced during the Cold War era. He was created to educate children and the general public about safety measures to take during a nuclear attack. WHAT HE SAID: While Bert the Turtle
Ida Tarbell (1857-1944) WHO SHE WAS: Ida Tarbell was a pioneering investigative journalist, known for her groundbreaking exposés in McClure’s Magazine during the Progressive Era. Her most notable work, “The History of the Standard Oil Company,” unveiled the unscrupulous practices of the oil giant and became a cornerstone of muckraking journalism. WHAT S/HE SAID: Reflecting
#OTD20 — September 15, 1916: History is made as military tanks roll into combat for the first time during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the Somme Offensive.
#OTD20 — September 11, 1973: a military coup topples the democratically-elected government in Chile.
#OTD20 — September 10, 1948: Margaret Chase Smith is elected to the U.S. making her the first woman to serve in both chambers of Congress.
