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True Comics #2 (1941)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1941 · 67 pages

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Contains 9 stories
U.S Producer No. 1
11 pp · non-fiction; biography
Bill Knudsen (March 25, 1879 - April 27, 1948)Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 - April 1, 1947)President Franklin D. Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945)

Bill Knudsen's journey from a Danish immigrant boy who arrived in America with thirty dollars to becoming President of General Motors is a remarkable tale of determination, hard work, and learning to lead through respect rather than force. Starting as a shipyard laborer, Knudsen rose through the ranks at Henry Ford's company, mastering both production efficiency and the art of handling men, before building Chevrolet into a powerhouse that outsold Ford's Model-T. This 1941 biography chronicles how an immigrant with a dream of going to sea instead found his place reshaping American industry.

Father of Canada
8 pp · non-fiction; biography
Samuel de Champlain (1575 - December 25, 1635)Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu (September 9, 1585 - December 4, 1642)

Samuel de Champlain arrives in Canada in 1603 seeking wealth and adventure, eventually founding Quebec and establishing French settlements across the St. Lawrence River while navigating conflicts with the Iroquois and securing support from figures like Cardinal Richelieu back in France. Through exploration, diplomacy, and determination, Champlain builds New France from wilderness into a thriving colony, though his efforts face constant challenges from rival powers and the harsh frontier itself. This is the compelling true story of the man who shaped a nation.

Zebulon Pike
7 pp · non-fiction; biography; western-frontier
Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr. (January 5, 1779 - April 27, 1813)

Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr. rises from frontier peacemaker to celebrated explorer, tasked with mapping uncharted rivers and maintaining diplomatic ties across the American West. His expeditions take him from the headwaters of the Mississippi to the Colorado Rockies and beyond, where he navigates treacherous terrain, tense encounters with Spanish authorities, and the raw challenges of wilderness survival. This is the true story of a soldier whose name would echo across the American landscape for generations to come.

The Battle of Waterloo
8 pp · war
Napoleon Bonaparte (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821)Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (May 1, 1769 - September 14, 1852)Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (December 16, 1742 - September 12, 1819)Michel Ney, 1st Duc d'Elchingen, 1st Prince de la Moskowa (January 10, 1769 - December 7, 1815)

In this dramatic account of one of history's greatest battles, Napoleon Bonaparte commands his forces against the British under Wellington and the Prussian army led by Blücher at Waterloo. As the tide of battle shifts back and forth, Napoleon commits his elite Old Guard in a desperate final assault, only to watch his veterans cut down by disciplined English fire and his army crumble into chaos. Witness the collision of Napoleon's ambition with the resolve of his enemies in this pivotal moment that would reshape Europe.

Wizard of Nature
3 pp · non-fiction; biography
Luther Burbank (March 7, 1849 - April 11, 1926)

Luther Burbank grew up enchanted by the natural world, and as a young man set out to prove that plants could be trained and guided to serve human needs through careful breeding and experimentation. From early successes with sweet corn to his famous work crossing Japanese plums with native varieties, Burbank became known as the "Wizard of Nature" for his tireless pursuit of over 100,000 plant experiments. His reputation soared in the 1890s as botanists and scientists recognized how his innovations could reshape agriculture and improve crops for everyday use.

Sea War: Fighting Ships of Leading Nations
6 pp · non-fiction; war
The Story of the Red Cross
7 pp · non-fiction; war
Jean Henri Dunant (May 8, 1828 - October 30, 1910)Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820 - August 13, 1910)

When Jean Henri Dunant witnesses the horrific aftermath of the Battle of Solferino, his efforts to aid the wounded inspire him to recall the pioneering humanitarian work of Florence Nightingale and imagine an international organization dedicated to relief in wartime. Drawing on their examples, Dunant advocates across nations for a coordinated response to human suffering, leading to the establishment of the Red Cross and its founding principles of humanity and neutrality. This account traces how one man's compassion, informed by another's legacy, transformed the treatment of the wounded and sick across the globe.

Peter Kelley
3 pp · non-fiction; western-frontier
Peter Kelley

Peter Kelley was a stagecoach messenger on the frontier who faced constant danger protecting passengers and mail across the plains roughly 75 years before this 1941 account. When his stage comes under attack from a band of warriors, Kelley and his crew must fight to defend themselves and their cargo. An unsung hero of the American West, Kelley's story captures the bravery of ordinary men who risked everything during the staging era.

Polish Patriot Who Helped Win the American Revolution
9 pp · non-fiction; historical; war
Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817)George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799)General John Burgoyne (February 24, 1722 - August 4, 1792)

This 1941 True Comics story follows the remarkable journey of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish patriot who traveled to America to help fight for independence, then returned home determined to free his own nation from Russian rule. A compelling blend of history and heroism, it captures his courage and conviction across two continents.

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