Dust Bowl Survivor/Hero

History often overlooks strong and resilient people who overcome insurmountable obstacles.  Discussing the long term and short term effects of the Dust Bowl is crucial to any unit studying the Great Depression.  I usually compare the economic struggles of the mid western farmers to the struggles of the northern city dwellers.  Here is a great unsung hero is a Dust Bowl Survivor: J.R. Davidson.

Jerrie Cobb

In 1978 Sally Ride became the 1st American astronaut in space.  Her success has been well recorded and documented. Sally Ride's achievement was made possible by earlier pioneers of the Mercury 13 squad.  Mercury 13 was led by a strong women aviator from Oklahoma.  Jerrie Cobb had to endure many obstacles while pushing the limits of the rights of women.  She was rejected because of her gender and had the "right stuff."  Her qualifications and strength were second to none.  She was rejected by Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson ,John Glenn and NASA.  Her story is amazing.