Ergebnis gesprochen von "John McBride" in Geschichte

Comparing his 40-year career to that of his ancestors, Tom appears almost upset by the abrupt change in his chosen profession. He has worked long hours, unusual schedules, been confronted by danger, and has had to travel abroad, yet, as he states, there has not been much manual labor. In contrast, his parents and grandparents had to undergo long hours of manual labor, build their own homes, raise crops and livestock, nurse sick animals and children all the while baking bread, and more.

Meredith I. "Andy" Anderson teams with Kristi Sandgren for Civil War Women of Courage. A collection of exciting stories about 13 young women, 11 to 24 years of age, based on actual events reported in letters and newspapers during our nation's greatest conflict. From the streets of Baltimore to the Indian ravaged frontier of Minnesota and across the battlefields of the South, it's nonstop adventure. History in the words of those who lived it. Be part of each life as their story unfolds.

George Washington didn't really walk around with a mouthful of wooden teeth. Those are real teeth and pearl inlays in Washington's dentures. A recent study by Mary Thompson suggests Washington experimented with early dental transplants. He purchased replacement teeth from his slaves for 13 shillings (roughly $50 in 2015 money).

The life and career of Jack Palance reveals the essence of the man with greater clarity. Palance's childhood played an inestimable role in shaping his values, and he always maintained properties in Pennsylvania where he grew up. Ironically, the connection felt to his roots was countered by the tortuous turns that characterized his career trajectory, which may be one of the most unusual of all time.