Althea Gibson's 1957 Wimbledon Win
Althea Gibson became the first African-American tennis player to win Wimbledon in 1957. Her strength and speed allowed her to dominate the courts. Gibson's journey from pioneer to champion began in 1956 when she won the French Open. She won both Wimbledon and a U.S. National Championship two years in a row.
Alaska: "Seward's Folly"
The U.S. purchased Alaska on March 30, 1867. Secretary of State William H. Seward brokered the ... more
Killer Smog in Donora, Pennsylvania
A small milling town in Pennsylvania was submerged in killer smog in October 1948. Donora, Pennsylvania, ... more
