TheBattle of Gettysburg, fought in July 1863 aroundGettysburg, was the deadliest battle of theAmerican Civil War with over 50,000Union andConfederate fatalities, and resulted in a repulsion of the Confederacy's invasion of the North. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, the state's steel production and manufacturing-based economy contributed to the development of much of the nation's early infrastructure, including key bridges, skyscrapers, and military hardware used in U.S.-led victories inWorld War I,World War II, and theCold War. (Full article...)
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Edward Urner Goodman (May 15, 1891 – March 13, 1980) was an influential leader in theBoy Scouts of America (BSA) movement for much of the twentieth century. Goodman was the national program director from 1931 until 1951, during the organization's formative years of significant growth when theCub Scouting andExploring programs were established. He developed the BSA's national training center in the early 1930s and was responsible for publication of the widely readBoy Scout Handbook and other Scouting books, writing theLeaders Handbook used by Scout leaders in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. In the 1950s, Goodman was executive director of Men's Work for theNational Council of Churches in New York City and active in church work.
Goodman is best remembered today for having created theOrder of the Arrow (OA), a popular and highly successful program of the BSA that continues to honor Scouts for their cheerful service. Since its founding in 1915, the Order of the Arrow has grown to become a nationwide program having thousands of members, which recognizes those Scouts who best exemplify the virtues of cheerful service, camping, and leadership by membership in BSA's honor society. As of 2007, the Order of the Arrow has more than 183,000 members. (Full article...)
Pittsburgh is known as "the Steel City" for its dominant role in thehistory of the U.S. steel industry. It developed as a vital link of theAtlantic coast andMidwest, as the mineral-richAllegheny Mountains led to the region being contested by theFrench andBritish empires,Virginians,Whiskey Rebels, andCivil War raiders. For part of the 20th century, Pittsburgh was behind onlyNew York City andChicago in corporate headquarters employment; it had the most U.S. stockholders per capita.Deindustrialization in the late 20th century resulted in massive layoffs amongblue-collar workers as steel and other heavy industries declined, coinciding with several Pittsburgh-based corporations moving out of the city. However, the city divested from steel and, since the 1990s, Pittsburgh has focused its energies on the healthcare, education, and technology industries. (Full article...)
Pierino Ronald "Perry"Como (/ˈkoʊmoʊ/; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively forRCA Victor for 44 years, from 1943 until 1987.
"Mr. C.", as Como was nicknamed, reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Como recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia starBing Crosby. In the official RCA RecordsBillboard magazine memorial, Como's life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all." (Full article...)
In contrast with their status as a perennial losing franchise in the pre-merger NFL, where they were the oldest team never to have won a league championship, the Steelers of the post-merger (modern) era are among the most successful NFL franchises, especially during their dynasty in the 1970s. The team is tied with theNew England Patriots for the mostSuper Bowl titles at six, and they have both played in (16 times) and hosted (11 times) more conference championship games than any other team in the NFL. The Steelers have also won eightAFC championships, tied with theDenver Broncos, but behind the Patriots' record 11 AFC championships. The team is tied with the Broncos,Dallas Cowboys, andSan Francisco 49ers for the second-most Super Bowl appearances with eight. (Full article...)
Image 14Bethlehem Steel inBethlehem was one of the world's leading steel manufacturers for most of the 19th and 20th century. In 1982, however, it discontinued most of its operations, declared bankruptcy in 2001, and was dissolved in 2003. (fromPennsylvania)
Image 16The locomotiveTioga inPhiladelphia in 1848; Pennsylvania was an important railroad center throughout the 19th century. (fromHistory of Pennsylvania)
Image 36One of only two confirmed photos ofAbraham Lincoln (sitting in center, facing camera, without his traditional top hat) atGettysburg a few hours prior to giving theGettysburg Address atGettysburg National Cemetery on November 19, 1863. The address, which was only 271 words in length, ranks among the most famed speeches in American history. (fromHistory of Pennsylvania)
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