George Ferris ignored doubters and overcame adversity in order to provide the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the world's first Ferris wheel.
Making a difference during troubled times was key theme of the 2009 Elks national convention, where serving those in need was of paramount concern.
Arizona's Route 66 offers travelers a classic, old-time American family road trip, plus glimpses of petrified forests, cliff dwellings, and meteor crater.
So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.