Smokey the Bear Dies
Although his likeness lives on in public service announcements, the real-life “Smokey the Bear” died on November 9, 1976. A baby black bear was rescued from a wildfire in New Mexico in 1950. He survived and was turned over to the federal government to become the face of forest fire prevention.
Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize
The first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize was President Theodore Roosevelt. The prize, awarded ... more
John Waite Talks "Missing You"
Musician John Waite speaks about his career and making it big with "Missing You."
