The Man Who Bought Louisiana

Coming from Geneva in Switzerland, the aristocrat Albert de Gallatin launched his unusual immigrant career 235 years ago in America. Albert de Gallatin was part of the American government under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Yet he is practically forgotten, both in America and in Switzerland. A few measly parks and schools bear his name, but look outside the library of the Senate, and no one knows a thing.

Donate a Spitfire

In 1939, the Minister for Aircraft Production in the United Kingdom had a bright idea. He promoted the possibility for individuals, companies, and clubs to donate a fighting aircraft towards the war effort. In return for their largess, the name of their choice was painted in 4in-high yellow characters on the fuselage in front of the cockpit. In your teeth, Krauts.