David Bald Eagle was a veteran of the Second World War and a drummer in a band, a champion ballroom dancer, competitor in rodeos and Hollywood stuntman during his younger years. He also had a starring role in  Dances with Wolves . He died on July 22, 2016, at the age of 97. Early Life and Heritage Born April 8, 1919, in a tipi on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota. His Lakota name is "Wounded in Winter Beautiful Bald Eagle." Raised in the Minneconjou Sioux tribe, he was deeply immersed in Sioux tradition and spoke Lakota as his first language. His grandfather, White Bull, was a renowned warrior who led the assault on General Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Achievements and Military Service Won his first rodeo at age 14 and completed the traditional sundance ceremony at 15. Joined the Fourth Cavalry at 17 and later re-enlisted into the 82nd Airborne ("All Americans") at the start of World War II. Participa...

Genesee County, situated in Western New York , has a long, rich history. Genesee County was founded in 1802 and got its name from the Seneca word for "The Beautiful Valley", Gen-nis'-hee-yo. Currently, there are twelve main museums in the county that provide insight into the history of the towns that they're in. You'll not only learn a lot of local history but you'll also feel a connection to it, through their exhibits. So whenever you're in the area, definitely visit any or all of these museums. Alabama Museum Was originally a one-room school house. In the museum you'll find history about local industry, past notable citizens, and even historic items such as posters and even a horse buggy. Alexander Museum Plenty of old technology can be found in this museum, including a historic phone, a typewriter, and record players. Also, you'll find interesting tools, from the 1800s, that many may not even recognize. Bergen Museum The Bergen Mus...

The 1978 NBC miniseries A Woman Called Moses dramatizes the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, the African American abolitionist who escaped slavery and later led dozens to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Based on Marcy Heidish’s 1976 novel, the production blends historical narrative with cinematic storytelling, anchored by Cicely Tyson’s acclaimed portrayal of Tubman  1   2 . Production and Narrative Developed by screenwriter Lonne Elder III and directed by Paul Wendkos, the miniseries spans Tubman’s escape from Maryland in 1849, her 13 rescue missions, and her role as a Union spy during the Civil War  2   5 . Orson Welles narrates, contextualizing her struggles with epilepsy—a result of a childhood injury—and her unwavering resolve  1   7 . The score by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson and theme by Van McCoy underscore the tension and triumph of her journeys  1   5 . Critical Reception Though Tyson’s performance was widely praised,...