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“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” is engraved on the U.S. Postal Service building in New York. Americans send over 2.1 billion Christmas cards each … Continued

Outer space is the final frontier. Children and adults dream of traveling out of the Earth s atmosphere. Space shuttles brought us the first man on the moon and extend all the way to Mars now! Celebrate childhood dreams and … Continued

This beautiful glass Doctor’s Bag ornament makes a perfect gift for a favorite doctor. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with … Continued

A Police Car is recognized as a symbol of authority and of the officers who use it. Toymakers often turned real-life items into toys for children, so they could learn as they played. With a toy Police Car, a child … Continued

Originally intended to cover a nurse’s hair for hygienic purposes, the Nurse’s Cap became an object of pride for nursing students. Receiving a cap was an important achievement! No longer mandatory, it still symbolizes the nursing profession and is a … Continued

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, 4 days after Apollo 11 was launched. They spent about 3 hours on the surface, gathered rock and dirt samples, planted an American flag and left a … Continued