The Dust Bowl: A Timeline of Resilience and Redemption 1931: The Prelude to Desolation Severe Drought Grips the Plains: A relentless drought strikes the Midwestern and Southern Plains, signaling the onset of a calamity. Rising Dust Storms: As crops wither, the first “black blizzards” emerge, fueled by dust from over-plowed and over-grazed land. 1932: Escalating …
Video Description: Step back in time with “Vintage Visions” playlist and experience the timeless and thought-provoking short film, “The House I Live In,” featuring the legendary Frank Sinatra. Set in 1945, Sinatra takes a break from a recording session and witnesses a group of boys chasing a Jewish boy. He intervenes with a dialogue that …
Transcript: World War I was one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Here are the top 5 moments that shaped America’s involvement in the Great War. Number 1: The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 shifted public opinion and prompted the U.S. to enter the war. Number 2: The US entered the war when President …