Title: Today in history
Description: Discusses the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum who was born in Bethel, Connecticut on July 5, 1810. Also offers a brief history of the Salvation Army, which was established as the Christian Mission by revivalist preacher William Booth on July 5, 1865.
Subjects: Circus owners, Biography, Salvation Army
Places: United States
People: P. T. Barnum (1810-1891)