The Real Uncle Sam
He is a symbol of our nation that has been used to inspire, unite and recruit. Uncle Sam is known the world over, but where did this character come from? It all started on September 7, 1813, with a real man named Samuel Wilson.
Tesla vs. Marconi: Who Invented Radio
Nikola Tesla gave a public demonstration of the wireless transmission of energy on March 1, 1893. ... more
1919 Chicago Race Riots
Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Sandberg likened the 1919 riot in Chicago to “the jungle.” It ... more
