Category: 20th Century History
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Patrick Hemingway: The Last Son of a Literary Giant and a Guardian of Wild Africa
Patrick Hemingway, noted writer, wildlife conservationist, and last surviving son of Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway, has died at age 97. From privileged beginnings to transformative conservation work in Africa and his stewardship of his father’s literary legacy, Patrick led an extraordinary life of adventure, intellect, and integrity. This article charts his journey through continents, conservation…
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Sarah Rector: The 10-Year-Old Black Girl Who Became America’s First Black Child Millionaire
Sarah Rector: The Journey of America’s First Black Child Millionaire In the annals of American history, the story of Sarah Rector stands out as a testament to the unexpected turns of fortune and the complex interplay of race, wealth, and society in the early 20th century. Born on March 3, 1902, in the all-Black town…