The Brighter Side of History

Francis Drake became the first Englishman to sail around the world. Drake had set out three years earlier on what was termed a 'voyage of discovery' but was, in effect, an ambitious challenge to Spain's global domination.Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for his deeds against the Spanish during the circumnavigational voyage.

However, in order to keep an uneasy peace with Spain, and to avoid having Spain threaten England's claims in the New World, Drake's logs, charts, and other writings were confiscated. Thus, the discovery and claim on New Albion was ordered by the Queen to be considered a state secret. Drake and his crew were sworn to silence on pain of death.

"The Perils of Pauline" starring Pearl White is considered the most famous suspense serial in cinema history. Week after week, Pauline evades attempts on her life. She fights pirates, Indians, gypsies, rats, sharks, and her dastardly guardian. Her most familiar plight is being tied to railroad tracks with a rapidly approaching train.
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Wilson asks Congress to declare war on April 2. Germany is guilty of "throwing to the winds all scruples of humanity, "he says. America must fight, not to conquer, but for 'peace and justice. ... The world must be made safe for democracy. " The House agreed, 373-50 on April 6.
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The ICAO is dedicated developing safe and efficient international air transport for peaceful purposes and ensuring a reasonable opportunity for every state to operate international airlines. The organization's permanent headquarters are in Montreal.
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During 1952-1953, Patti Page scored two more huge hits with "I Went to Your Wedding" and "The Doggie in the Window," both of which spent more than two months at number one. She gained her own television program, The Patti Page Show, in 1955.
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