Starting an improvement project at the Statue of Liberty National Monument

The historic fort that supports the Statue of Liberty and its pedestal will be fixed up with the help of a $22 million construction contract from the National Park Service. The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which provides funding for the project, will allow it to make improvements to drainage and safety. These changes will … Read more

Keeping the Peace on the American Frontier: Fort Gibson

Keeping the Peace on the American Frontier: Fort Gibson

According to the Fort Gibson Chamber of Commerce, Fort Gibson is the oldest village in Oklahoma. It began as a little colony under the watchful eye of a wooden stockade. Cantonment Gibson, now known as Fort Gibson Historic Site, was erected in 1824 under the command of Colonel Matthew Arbuckle. At the time, it was … Read more

At The 1952 Le Mans 24 Hour, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Succeeded 70 Years Later

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

After the Second World War, Mercedes-Benz made a triumphant return to the world of motorsport with their brand-new 300 SL racing car, and they won the 1952 Le Mans 24 Hours as well as taking first and second place. This was especially noteworthy because developing the new SL was a difficult task given how economically … Read more