The Girl Who Outran Her Limitations.
After a bout with polio at age 4, Wilma Rudolph was told she would never be able to run. She became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Oh, Oyster, Hero of the Ocean.
How the lowly oyster cleans the water, builds reefs and has been feeding us for thousands of years.
Reaching New Heights — and Beyond.
How education, supportive parents and an insatiable curiosity drove Thessalonika Arzu-Embry to earn her PhD at age 17.
The Greatest Athlete You’ve Never Heard Of.
In 1984, Michael Carter won an Olympic medal and a Super Bowl ring with the San Francisco 49ers.
A History of Humanitarianism.
250 years of prosperity in America has brought about the world’s most charitable philanthropists. Andrew Carnegie set the pace.
A Child’s Birth Should Not Dictate Their Destiny.
250 years of American learning celebrates Horace Mann, the pioneer of the public education system.
The Ongoing Great Experiment – America at 250.
After two and a half Centuries, America is still going strong. Unity in diversity bring us all together in a cause for self-governance that respects the one and benefits us all.
The Leadership of George Washington.
George Washington stayed with his men, suffering the same privations they suffered, setting a course for American democracy.
Power Up!
A 15-year-old girl from Florida, a pen pal from Ethiopia and an energy source that could change the world. Meet Hannah Herbst, the young genius behind “The Beacon.”
Eleanor Roosevelt, Lioness of the White House.
At a time when the First Lady was expected to be a silent and supportive partner, Eleanor Roosevelt made her voice loud and clear as an advocate for the underserved.
Climb the Tallest Mountain You Can Find!
The life of mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mt. Everest and first full-time employee of REI.
A Family Trip and a Good Night’s Rest.
How a road trip with his family inspired Kemmons Wilson to create one of the country’s most recognizable hotel chains.
The Pigeon that Saved 194 Soldiers During World War I.
In the absence of clear battlefield communications, signal corps used carrier pigeons to deliver critical information to commanders. 100,000 of these fine-feathered heroes served in WWl.
The Bus Driver who Makes the Ride the Best Part of Kids’ Day.
Curtis Jenkins drives his big yellow bus to and from Lake Highlands Elementary in Dallas, Texas. Along the way, he teaches his charges how to be responsible, kind and generous — and rewards their good behavior to reinforce the lesson.
‘Couldn’t’ was Never in his Vocabulary.
Kayleb Wagner is breaking football records and pushing beyond athletic barriers. Meet the young man with one arm who looks forward to a challenge.
