The Endangered Species act was signed on December 28th, 1973 and has saved the lives of hundreds of species living around the world. Learn more about the history of this act and how it continues to impact our flora and fauna on this episode of the One Wish One Step…
As President-elect Joe Biden continues to announce his cabinet members, learn about the very first woman to be appointed as a member of the United States presidential cabinet, Frances Perkins. As the Secretary of Labor from 1933-1945, Perkins is credited with championing the New Deal, Social Security, the Wagner Act,…
The Nobel Prizes are known as the most prestigious awards given for intellectual achievement in the world and have continued annually since 1901. As the upcoming ceremony for 2020 approaches in December, learn more about the origin of these awards, the application process, why the Nobel Prize is greatly esteemed,…
The United States has celebrated Veteran's Day (previously called Armistice Day) on November 11th since 1919. In this episode, Shruti shares the origin and history of this day and how you can honor those who have or currently serve in the military. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3f6Dqe3dtx4bbDOwVvWAK2
Confused as to why the United Nations was started and what this national organization does to ensure international peace and stability? Learn more on this episode of the One Wish One Step Podcast & celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the United Nations (October 24th, 1945). https://open.spotify.com/episode/3895YMVMEeJ5bj6dEOEyD8
2020 is the year of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which allowed for women to have the right to vote. In this episode, Shruti explains the women's suffrage movement including the key people, events, and actions taken by thousands of people which resulted in a monumental societal change…