Launch of the James Caird lifeboat from Elephant Island on April 24th 1916. Ernest Shackleton and five others would journey over 800 miles to rescue the 22 trapped on the Antarctic island. GalleryLaunch of the James Caird lifeboat from Elephant Island on April 24th 1916. Ernest Shackleton and five others would journey over 800 miles to rescue the 22 trapped on the Antarctic island.
Brigham Young (1801-1877), date unknown, Second Prophet of the Church of Latter Day Saints. A iron fisted administrator who led the Mormon exodus from the Midwest and founded the theocratic state of Deseret (later to be known as Utah), he also was a serial polygamist with 56 wives and avowed racist. GalleryBrigham Young (1801-1877), date unknown, Second Prophet of the Church of Latter Day Saints. A iron fisted administrator who led the Mormon exodus from the Midwest and founded the theocratic state of Deseret (later to be known as Utah), he also was a serial polygamist with 56 wives and avowed racist.
