May In History
5/21/1881; This American organization was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad.
What is Red Cross
When this U.S. landmark was first proposed it was planned to depict Western figures like Sacagawea, Red Cloud & Buffalo Bill.
What is Mount Rushmore
5/30/1922; The Memorial to this man in Washington, D.C., was dedicated. The Memorial was designed by architect Henry Bacon and features a statue of the man by sculptor Daniel Chester French.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
This flower is traditionally associated with Mother’s Day.
What is Carnations
5/6/1937; This German burst into flames at 7:20 p.m. as it neared the mooring mast at Lakehurst, New Jersey, following a trans-Atlantic voyage, killing 36 onboard.
What is Hindenburg
5/22/1907; This actor, best known for The Entertainer, Pride and Prejudice, The Boys from Brazil, Marathon Man and Wuthering Heights is born in Dorking England.
Who is Lawrence Olivier
5/13/1846; At the request of President James K. Polk, Congress declared war on this place. The controversial struggle eventually resulted in the annexation of lands that became parts of Oklahoma, Arizona, Nevada, California, and more.
What is Mexico