Friday, September 13, 2019

Survivor Hero


Ada Blackjack was an Alaskan native.  She was offered an opportunity to join an expedition to Wrangle Island (Alaska) in 1921.  Lack of basic necessities and family hardship led her to join this  dangerous expedition.  Read and compare the stories of Ada Blackjack and Sacagawea. The stories have a striking similarity.






Friday, September 6, 2019

Marcelino Cerna

In times of war courageous soldiers often rise up in the face of certain defeat.    Marcelino Cerna is a great example of one of these soldiers.  U.S. Army Pvt. Cerna was recently honored by President Obama and awarded various military honors.  His WWI experience is a great story to read.    This Mexican Immigrant fought for freedom and liberty.