Monthly Archives: October 2019
On this Day in History: The International Red Cross Was Established

Celebrating the establishment of the International Red Cross. On October 26, 1863, the Geneva International Convention was held. During this meeting, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was established with the goal to help people affected by conflict and armed violence by upholding the laws that protect victims of war. Acting as an
Dispelling Common Myths This Flu Season

We’d like to help dispel some common cold and flu myths. Those of us who have had the flu know just how miserable it can be. While most of us take steps to avoid getting sick, sometimes common advice is actually based on falsehoods. To ensure that this misinformation does not affect our health, here are
Let’s Celebrate Margaret Thatcher’s Birthday

Remembering Margaret Thatcher in honor of her birthday. On October 13, 1925, Margaret Thatcher was born. Best known for her role as British Prime Minister, Thatcher accomplished many things during her 11-year service (1979-1990). In honor of her birthday, here are some of her most significant accomplishments while in office. She was the first woman
Happy Birthday, Eleanor Roosevelt!

Let’s honor Eleanor Roosevelt’s legacy today, her birthday. On this day in 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was born. Eleanor is best known for her role as First Lady of the United States from March 4, 1933, to April 12, 1945. Through her human rights activism and her public service, Eleanor completely transformed what it meant to be