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AugUnited States National Park Service Birthday!
On August 25, 1916, the United States National Park Service was created by Congress through the National Park Service Organic Act to care for all national parks, historic battlefields, and monuments throughout the country. More than 400 National Parks … Continue reading →
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AugPliny’s Play-by-Play
On August 24, 79, the first recorded explosion of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, was witnessed by the 18-year-old nephew of the Commander of the Roman Fleet. His uncle sailed with ships to rescue survivors, leaving the teen to observe the … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: February 15
Master Toy Teacher
On February 15, 1884, inventor and educator Alfred Carlton Gilbert was born. He paid for some of his university expenses by performing as a magician and launched a company to manufacture and sell magic kits. Upon graduating from Yale medical … Continue reading
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Tagged A. C. Gilbert, Alfred Carlton Gilbert, chemistry sets, construction toys, Erector sets, February 15, learning toys, On This Day, The Roberta Bondar Foundation
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