Blind high school senior overcomes odds and thrives
Edgar a senior at a public high school in Emphis Tennessee, lost his sight at age 23. He read Braille, listened to radio, and returned to school in the ninth grade. He earned all A’s, joined the National Honor Society, and held student leadership roles while playing in the orchestra and Glee Club. He describes classmates as a great group and recalls initial awkward moments giving way to fun and achievement.
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In a light anecdote Mrs James FB McMurtry complains of a sagging bed during her spring cleaning. Husband admits he used bed slats as splints for teaching students how to care for broken legs. On July 30, 1919 Marines completed duty and returned to naval jurisdiction.
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International mix at Washington hotels amid postwar diplomacy
A crowded hotel lobby reveals a global assembly of leaders and officials. Archduke Otto, Crown Prince Olav, Soong, van Mook, Litvinov, and Halifax are seen among uniforms from Australia to China. Embassies spill into floors and basements, with varied staff titles and allied delegations filling the capital's orbit.
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