Appleseeds articles from March 2003

Appleseeds archives from March 2003

They signed for freedom.
March 1, 2003... Fifty-six men pledged their allegiance to a free America by signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Most of them were rich and well educated--they had a lot to lose by their actions. And some of them did lose. To the British, they were...

'Fight for the living'.
March 1, 2003... At the turn of the 20th century, thousands of immigrants from Europe and Asia were pouring into America's cities and towns in hopes of making a better life for themselves and their families. Many did find jobs in booming factories, railroads,...

The immortal chaplains.
March 1, 2003... On January 23, 1943, the U.S.S. Dorchester left New York with 902 people on board. The ship was taking American troops to Europe to fight in World War II. Four chaplains were on board: Alexander Goode, a Jewish rabbi; John Washington, a...

Top secret: an interview with Sam Billison, Navajo code talker.
March 1, 2003... A Marine officer questioned Private Samuel Billison at basic training camp. "Are you Indian?" he asked. "No, sir, I'm Navajo," Sam answered. "Can you speak Navajo?" "Yes, sir," Sam replied. "Can you speak English?" ...

Keeper of the earth.
March 1, 2003... Did you know that a teacher can change the direction of your life? That's exactly what happened to Rachel Carson, one of the earliest heroes of the environmental movement. Even something as big as our Planet Earth needs a hero sometimes. ...

Tireless healer.
March 1, 2003... In the 1800s, it was unusual for women to work outside their homes. Most of the few who did were maids or factory workers. Elizabeth Blackwell's story is amazing because she was determined to become a doctor, at a time when there simply were no...

They had a dream.
March 1, 2003... In most southern states before the 1950s, black people and white people were not allowed to sit together on trains and buses, or in restaurants, movie theaters, and many other public areas. Black students and white students could not go the...

More than just a game.
March 1, 2003... We admire great athletes who thrill us in competition. Some have made great sacrifices to become the best at their sport. We applaud them as our heroes. But once in a great while, a star touches us for what he or she does beyond the playing...

To the rescue!
March 1, 2003... Most people fled for safety after terrorists crashed two planes into the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. But hundreds of firefighters and police officers, as well as medical workers and search-and-rescue teams, rushed to...

Four-footed courage.
March 1, 2003... One of the many heroes of September 11 was a 12-year-old--a golden retriever named Bear. Bear and his owner, Captain Scott Shields, New York's emergency director for marine safety, were on the scene 38 minutes after the first plane struck the...

How do we describe a hero? (Fun Stuff).
March 1, 2003... Here are some American sayings about heroism: "Heroes are made, not born." "Brave actions never want a trumpet." "Pluck is better than luck." "One ounce of gut is worth a pound of flesh." Did you know that the word "courage"...

Branching out.
March 1, 2003... In 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (Millbrook Press), authors Dennis Denenberg (our consulting editor for this issue of AppleSeeds) and Lorraine Roscoe profile a wide range of men and women of character and courage who have made...

Celebrating American heroes. (Your Turn).
March 1, 2003... Strike up the band! It's the Americanism Parade! For nearly 30 years, students at Parkview Elementary School in El Monte, California, have been making a difference in their community, it begins in the month of February when they study American...

Mystery photo.
March 1, 2003... Who are these men and what are they doing out in the jungle? Find out in this issue of AppleSeeds.