One of the ways I try to engage my children in learning, along with science projects is to look at a bit of history. Growing up, I often heard the phrase, you can’t know where you are going, if you don’t know where you have come from.
I was recently reminded that the history of a day holds many stories of triumphs, failures, tragedies and excitements.
Today In 1941 the 1st US Army flying school for black cadets dedicated (Tuskegee Ala)
Here is the news footage of the Tuskegee Airman from 1941.
In 1816 – Survivors of French frigate Medusa rescued off Senegal after 17 days
In 1914 – Boston Braves begin drive from last to 1st place in NL
In 1977 – Floods in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, kills 76
Take a look at what else happened in history on this day In History on July 19
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