Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize
The first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize was President Theodore Roosevelt. The prize, awarded in 1906, was due to his efforts in brokering a peace deal between Japan and Russia. It symbolized the hope that international diplomacy could bring a “just and lasting peace.”
Decades talks to Greenwich Village legend Judy Collins
"Judy Collins was a fixture of the early '60s music scene in Greenwich Village, playing some ... more
Gas Mask Patent
An invention whose basic concept is still being used to save lives today was patented on October ... more
