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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H64_bear-and-the-steelhead_Bethesda-MD.html
The carvings on this bench depict a story from the Salish people of the northwestern United States and British Columbia, Canada. The story teaches respect for natural cycles, represented by the salmon annual migration upriver from the sea to fresh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H5Q_raven-and-the-sun_Bethesda-MD.html
The carvings on this bench depict a story from the Salish people of the northwestern United States and British Columbia, Canada. The story explains how Raven delivered the sun, moon, stars, and fire to humanity. These treasures are necessary for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H4Z_a-totem-for-healing_Bethesda-MD.html
The National Library of Medicine's healing totem was created to promote good health, in keeping with the mission of the doctors and scientists who work here at NIH to advance our knowledge of health and medicine. Master carver Jewell James of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E3V_willow-springs_Bethesda-TX.html
Located 6.6 miles east of this site in the Sand Hills, Willow Springs was known to Comanche Indians and to West Texas pioneers as an important source of water. It was frequently used by gold seekers on their way to California after the 1849 gold d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E3U_tree-of-hippocrates_Bethesda-MD.html
From the Greek Island of Cos, Hippocrates is said to have held classes under the parent tree. The gift Tree was presented by the town of Cos to the National Library of Medicine at the dedicationof its new building on December 14, 1961.
This Rep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ANZ_the-louis-stokes-laboratories_Bethesda-MD.html
By Act of CongressThis building is designated as the (sic)
The Louis Stokes Laboratories
Congressman Louis Stokes served as a distinguished member of the United States Congress for 30 years, representing his native state of Ohio. He was elec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A5S_president-franklin-d-roosevelt_Bethesda-MD.html
"The National Institute of Health speaks the universal language of humanitarianism. It has been devoted throughout its long and distinguished history to furthering the health of all mankind....In dedicating this Institute, I dedicate it to the und…