1856, a steamboat named the Effie Afton collided with the bridge, caught fire, and severely damaged the bridge. Future U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, was hired by the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad (M&M) and the Rock Island Line to defend the bridge after Captain John Hurd,...
Once, President Abraham Lincoln spoke to a young soldier who was near death. Lincoln went over to his hospital bedside and asked: “Is there anything I can do for you now?” The soldier didn’t recognize Lincoln, and with some effort whispered: “Would you please write a letter to my m...
Tim Tebow, despite being a Heisman winner and first-round pick, had a very short-lived pro career--though his defining moment was an iconic playoff walk-off touchdown. Hosting the Steelers in the AFC Wild Card Game, the Broncos blew a 20-6 halftime lead and went to overtime. The much...