Profile America: Special Delivery
United Parcel Service began in 1907 as the American Messenger Company, founded by 19-year old Jim Casey in Seattle, Washington.
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Profile America: Nation’s Knick-Knacks
The Smithsonian Institution was founded on this date in 1846 and is named for British scientist James Smithson.
Profile America: A Moving Experience
The first patent for a moving stairway was obtained on this date in 1859 by Nathan Ames.
Profile America: Buying High
The stock market took nearly 30 years, or until 1959, to return to the trading level of 1930.
Profile America: Silver Anniversary
One of the engines of business and personal life in the 21st century just turned 25 years old — the World Wide Web.
Profile America: National Fresh Breath Day
National Fresh Breath Day points out that having fresh breath is part of overall health and well-being
Profile America: National Fresh Breath Day
National Fresh Breath Day points out that having fresh breath is part of overall health and well-being
Profile America: World Trade Center Groundbreaking
On this day in 1966, a groundbreaking ceremony for the World Trade Center was held near the southern tip of Manhattan.
Profile America: The First Stoplight
The first U.S. traffic light flashed red and green at the intersection of 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, OH.
Profile America: Immunization Month
This is National Immunization Awareness Month — highlighting the importance of vaccinations to a long and healthy life.
Profile America: A Glass Act
On this date, Michael Owens of Toledo, OH, patented a machine that could automatically manufacture glass bottles, producing four per second.
Profile America: A Storied Cereal
On this date in 1893, Denver restaurant owner Henry Perky received a patent for a “Machine for the Preparation of Cereals for Food” (aka shredded wheat).
Profile America: July Mail Call
In July 1963, the postal service introduced the ZIP code to help speed mail service.
Profile America: Medicare Anniversary
On this day 50 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid.
Baby Food Festival
Fremont, Michigan–home to Gerber Baby Food– is celebrating the 25th annual National Baby Food Festival, which began Wednesday and ends Saturday.
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