In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton looks back at the devastating polio epidemic of the 20th century and the Salk vaccine, first field tested 66 years ago this week, that eventually eradicated the virus.
Continuing our celebration of National Library Week, Dr. Deaton discusses the history of America’s premier national library, established 220 years ago this week.
In honor of National Library Week, Dr. Deaton looks at the libraries throughout his life that have shaped his love of learning and history.
“The 18th of April in ’75”: This weekend marks the 245th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and the battles of Lexington & Concord. Dr. Deaton takes a look at the Midnight Ride, Longfellow’s poem, and the rise of an American legend.
April 15 marks the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Dr. Deaton discusses a forgotten Georgia writer onboard that night: Jacques Futrelle.