Virginia native William Henry Harrison was governor of the Indiana territory for twelve years. His main job responsibility was to fight Indians. Legendary Shawnee ChiefRead More »Columbus welcomed to the Union with the War of 1812
The Soviet Union surprised the world in April 1961, sending up a manned rocket around the Earth for one complete revolution. That had never beenRead More »The space race and an American Cold War hero
All aviation cadets were required to have at least two years of education and to pass a physical exam. Harold Sawyer from Columbus, Ohio, whoRead More »The Tuskegee Airmen and the Columbus connection
In June 1950 Communism was on the march. Again. North Korea – with the support of Russia and the Chinese – crossed the 38th parallel.Read More »Korean War love letters home to Columbus