Alexander Graham Bell’s Family Tree

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David Charles Bell David Charles Bell, uncle of Alexander Graham Bell (1817-1903?) married Ellen Adine Highland Together they had 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls: Alexander Bell (1841-1843) Robert Bell (1842-1849) Esther Bell (1844-1850) Sophia Bell (born 1846) married Richard Horne Chichester Bell (1848-1924) married Antoinette Ives Aileen Bell (1850-1914) Laurie Bell (born 1852) … Read more

The Dangerous Construction of Manhattan’s Skyscrapers

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Roughnecks in the Clouds: The Dangerous Construction of Manhattan’s Skyscrapers Well, howdy, folks! I’m here with a tale of grit, determination, and some good ol’ fashioned danger. I came across a YouTube video from the Smithsonian Institute that had me on the edge of my seat. It’s called “These Men Risked Their Lives to Build … Read more

Alexander Graham Bell: A Champion of Education for the Deaf

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Description of the Image Above: Alexander Graham Bell, teacher of teachers, seated on top step with Rev. Dexter King, founder of the school, and Dr. Ira Allen, chairman of the school committee, three steps down are teachers Annie M. Bond, Sarah Fuller, Ellen L. Barton, and Mary H. True, students are seated on the steps … Read more

Emergency Responders Allowed Vinyl Chloride Spill in Ohio to Burn: Why?

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What Happened? On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing an evacuation of residents within a one-mile radius. Nearly 70 emergency agencies from Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania mobilized in response to the incident. The derailed train consisted of three locomotives, nine empty cars, and … Read more

AdventHealth Learning Network: Professional Development for Healthcare Providers

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A Review of the AdventHealth Learning Network (ALN) The AdventHealth Learning Network (ALN) is a platform that offers healthcare providers opportunities for professional development. AdventHealth is a non-profit healthcare organization that has a mission to provide comprehensive healthcare services to their patients while improving their overall wellbeing. The organization believes that professional development is an … Read more

The Kimsey Foundation and Jim Kimsey

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The Kimsey Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1996 by James Kimsey, who was the co-founder and first chairman of America Online (AOL). Based in Washington D.C., the foundation provides grants primarily for community development, education, and international cooperation to reduce human suffering. The foundation’s primary focus is on educational and cultural initiatives, building … Read more

A Biography of President Theodore Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, is widely regarded as one of the most charismatic and dynamic figures in American history. He led an extraordinary life, filled with adventure, accomplishment, and controversy. In this biography, we will take a closer look at the different stages of Roosevelt’s life and explore his many … Read more

How President Theodore Roosevelt Helped End the Russo-Japanese War

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The photo above was taken in 1905 and features the Treaty of Portsmouth delegations: Russians (far side of table) — Korostovetz, Nabokov, Witte, Rosen, and Plançon; and Japanese (near side of table) — Adachi, Ochiai, Komura, Takahira, and Sato. The Treaty of Portsmouth The Treaty of Portsmouth was the agreement that formally ended the Russo-Japanese … Read more

A Biography of Alexander Melville Bell

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Alexander Melville Bell, the father of Alexander Graham Bell (the inventor of the telephone), was a pioneering figure in his own right, in the fields of elocution, phonetics, and speech therapy. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 1, 1819, he grew up in an environment that was well-suited to prepare him for a career in … Read more