Month: November 2012
One of the Most Sobering Stories of World War II
When Japan surrendered to the United States, Americans rejoiced to know the conflict was coming to an end. Buried in the news that very same…
A Survivor from the Worst Loss of Life at Sea in US Naval History
Of the many stories we’ve covered, our programs this week tell the story of the worst loss of life at sea in US Naval History. …
A Top Secret Cargo Across the Pacific
As August of 1945 neared, one ship took a top secret cargo across the Pacific. For the men of the USS Indianapolis, that shipment would…
The Story of the USS Indianapolis
He grew up in the heart of the Midwest, but during World War II, his life at sea would become one of the most important…
Buffalo Bill
Before he was known as Buffalo Bill, he was simply William Cody. We all assume he must have some connection to buffalo to get the…
Mailing A Building…One Brick at a Time
It was a mail shipment so large that it overwhelmed a tiny post office and caused the postal service to rewrite its rules. This is…
From Civil War to World War Service
She was built in 1854, and 100 years later, she was still serving in the US Navy…..
Arbor Day Farm
Today corn and soybeans can be used for much more than just a food and feed ingredient for people and animals. But another crop may…
Dawson Dolly
Skagway, Alaska has a wealth of history from its gold mining days. One of the personalities who shares that story is a lady named Dolly….
Promoting Agriculture with a Holiday
You probably know this gentleman’s son for the salt company he founded that bears his name. But the father was equally important, for it was…