Warren Harding
First radio in the White House was installed in 1922 during Warren Harding’s administration. Children can read more about the importance of radio at: Radio.
Feb 082024
Mar 232024
Lawrence Sperry on the Steps of the Capitol Building
Lawrence Sperry landed his Sperry Messenger airplane on the grounds of the Capitol Building in 1922. The plane climbed up some of the steps of the Capitol Building to stop its flight because the plane had no brakes. Some authorities believe Sperry also landed in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Apr 292024
Zipper Patent
Zipper was patented by Gideon Sundback of Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1913. However, it was not called a zipper until 1922 when the B. F. Goodrich Company used the term to describe fasteners on its galoshes. Prior to 1922, it was called a “separable fastener.” Idea: Children could make a list of non-clothing items that have zippers. For example, some school children’s binders have zippers. They could view the patent at: Zipper Patent.
May 302024
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC, in 1922. Daniel Chester French sculpted “Seated Lincoln.” People had voiced the idea of a memorial for Abraham Lincoln soon after his assassination, but real plans did not start until 1910. Approximately six million people visit the memorial each year. Children can learn more at: http://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm.
Jun 142024
Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding became the first president to communicate over the radio in 1922. He discussed the dedication of the Francis Scott Key Memorial in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jun 162024
A helicopter but not the 1922 helicopter
First helicopter flight took place in 1922. Henry Berliner demonstrated the craft, built by his father Emile Berliner, to the United States Bureau of Aeronautics. Children can find out how helicopters work by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJBhWVDArLo.
Jun 272024
Newbery Medal was awarded for the first time to Hendrik Van Loon for The Story of Mankind in 1922. Children can read The Story of Mankind at: Project Gutenberg. The Newbery Awards are presented to the American writers of the best children’s books. Children can learn more about John Newbery and the Newbery Awards at: Newbery. You could also read the portion dedicated to John Newbery and the Newbery Medal in the Children’s Book Award Handbook by Diana F. Marks.
Nov 042024
King Tut’s tomb was discovered in 1922. Howard Carter had been looking for the tomb for a number of years. His expeditions had been financed by Lord Carnarvon. Tutankhamen had become pharaoh when he was nine years old. He died at approximately age nineteen. His tomb was one of the few that had never been plundered. The National Museum at Cairo retains the relics. Children can find out more about Howard Carter and take an interactive tour of King Tut’s tomb at: Howard Carter.