Remembering America’s 1st First Lady
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes On Independence Day, Americans rightly honor our Founding Fathers for their courage and sacrifice. George Washington is arguably the most important figure in U.S. history, and his wife, Martha Washington, was a constant support during his career. Martha Washington didn’t have an easy life. Her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, died after […]
Remembering Ben Franklin’s forgotten essay on America’s population boom
This Fourth of July weekend, it’s worth remembering one of the earliest significant contributions Americans made to global intellectual debate, pointing out the value of the American experience and how it has opened up new perspectives. Benjamin Franklin wrote the Declaration of Independence, first drafted in 1751, 21 years before he signed it.Observations on the […]
Remembering Ayrton Senna’s magic at Monaco
At the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, all qualifying rounds are held as ball games. On this day in 1988, Ayrton Senna won an amazing ball game. On that day, Senna wiped out the rest of the grid and qualified for pole position by an astonishing 1.4 seconds over rival and McLaren teammate Alain Prost. His […]
Charlotte police chief breaks down remembering 4 slain officers, says suspect had ‘extensive’ criminal history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings broke down in tears during a news conference Tuesday as he remembered the four officers killed while executing a warrant for a felon in possession of a firearm during Monday’s shootout. The four officers who fell were identified as Deputy Sheriff Thomas M. Weeks Jr. North Carolina […]
Rita Moreno, 92, is ‘constantly calling upon’ daughter for help, has trouble ‘remembering names’
For a long time, legendary performer Rita Moreno could do it all. An EGOT recipient, activist, and proud mother and grandmother, Moreno speaks openly about the limitations she faces at age 92. “I’m always calling [Fernanda] To do things.” Actress from “West Side Story” told People magazine that she was dependent on her only daughter. […]
Remembering the Beautiful Heart of Mandisa
Gospel singer Mandisa Lynn Handley’s soulful, vibrant voice has been a cornerstone of the Christian music industry since she took the stage on the fifth season of American Idol in 2005, and has inspired many. It has been a true inspiration and encouragement. Between her brilliant personality and strength, she won the hearts of the […]
Remembering the 13 lives lost
Denver (KDVR) — reads the inscription “It brought the country to its knees, but now that we’re back on our feet, how are things different? What have we learned?” Columbine Memorial Healing Wall. On April 20, 1999, two students invaded Columbine High School in Colorado, killing 12 students and one teacher and injuring more than […]
O.J. Simpson and the White Ford Bronco, Remembering the World’s Most Famous Police Chase
It was the car chase that stopped the nation from screaming. On June 17, 1994, 95 million Americans can’t take their eyes off the white Ford Bronco carrying fugitive OJ Simpson as it leads a convoy of police cars down a Southern California highway. was. Broadcasts of major sporting events such as the NBA Finals […]
Last USS Arizona survivor, Lou Conter, never stopped remembering
The Pearl Harbor tragedy lasted just over an hour before becoming a “day that will live in infamy.” And Louis “Lou” Conter remembered every brutal moment. The tough last survivor of the USS Arizona, he died on December 7, 1941, when the Navy ship was bombed and sunk by the Japanese during a surprise attack […]
Jason Kelce chokes up remembering night he met wife Kylie: ‘I knew right away’
Jason Kelsey broke down in tears as he recalled the first time he saw his wife, Kylie Kelsey. The Philadelphia Eagles center tearfully announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, ending a stellar 13-year career on the field. And while remembering the moment the two met and their love story began, the Super Bowl […]