Thomas Fitzpatrick was born on April 24, 1930 in New York City, New York. Thomas Fitzpatrick He joined the Marines, while underage, and fought in World War II. In 1949, he joined the Army and fought in the Korean War. Thomas was injured during a rescue mission, but aided in providing a second rescue team … Continue reading Thomas Fitzpatrick
September 11, 2001 in New York City... There are days that will live on in the mind of those that lived through them. No matter where you were, if you were alive, you probably remember what you were doing the morning of 9/11. Alicia Esteve Head, who went by Tania, said that she was in … Continue reading Alicia Esteve Head
Even if you've never visited New York City, you're probably familiar with Macy's in Herald Square, especially if you've ever watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you've ever looked at the big, red Macy's sign on the corner of the building (the one that says "The world's largest store"), it sort of looks like … Continue reading Macy’s Herald Square
From 1854-1929, Orphan Trains carried orphaned and homeless children from overcrowded eastern cities, such as New York City, to foster homes in the rural midwest. Approximately 200,000 children traveled to new homes during this time. In the 1850s, there were approximately 30,000 homeless or abandoned children in New York City alone. The population of the … Continue reading The Orphan Trains
I Can't Believe It's NonFiction 