Author Archive : Helen P.

Ever since ancient civilizations switched from bartering to buying with coins, eagles have appeared as design motifs. Found in habitats around the globe, these powerful raptors as currency devices have symbolized the strategic combination

American creation takes a lot of forms. The U.S. Mint is proving that with each new Innovation dollar it rolls off its coin presses for the series launched in 2018. The one that struck

Born in the right place at the right time, Anna May Wong became the pioneer for Asian American film actors. Clear diction and flawless English made for an easy transition from silent movies to

The fearless eagle has been part of our American story for 240 years. It almost wasn’t. If Ben Franklin had had his way, our national bird would have been a turkey! Building consensus for