Clifton Carpenter (born 1917)

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Sadie DeVou

Added: Feb 10, 2018

James Grinnell Blanchard and Alice

Added: Aug 23, 2017

James Blanchard and Alice Carpenter.

Added: Aug 23, 2017

James Grinnell Blanchard, Peruvian restaurant

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter with Richard

Added: Aug 23, 2017

Karen Anne Carpenter

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Karen Anne Carpenter

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Karen Anne Carpenter

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Hubert Granville Carpenter

Added: Nov 05, 2016

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In 1917, in the year that Clifton Carpenter was born, it is believed that a worldwide influenza pandemic began in Asia. By 1920, it is estimated that 50 - 100 million died throughout the world (3 - 5% of the population). In the U.S. alone, 500,000 perished from what came to be called the Spanish Flu or the 1918 flu.

In 1929, on October 29th (Black Tuesday), the stock market crashed in the United States. Billions of dollars were lost and some investors committed suicide as a result, having lost their fortunes. This ushered in the 12 year, worldwide Great Depression.

In 1931, in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.

In 1949, comedian Milton Berle hosted the first telethon show. It raised $1,100,000 for cancer research and lasted 16 hours. The next day, newspapers, in writing about the event, first used the word "telethon."

In 1990, on April 24th, the Hubble telescope was launched into space after long delays due to the Challenger explosion. An optical flaw was found within weeks of launch but was fixed within three years. The discoveries made possible by the Hubble have contributed to scientists' understanding of the universe.