A BIG MONTH FOR THE STRAUSS NAME
While Levi and Joseph Strauss are not directly related, both made major impacts on American history. Who knew both of their legacies were tied to the month of May.
LEVI
On May 20th, 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis obtained a patent for their well known article of clothing. Blue jeans were officially invented in May and have clearly stood the test of time.
JOSEPH
On May 27, 1937, San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge was officially opened. Later, the American Society of Civil Engineers declared it one of the Wonders of the Modern World. This undeniable masterpiece was designed by engineer Joseph Strauss in 1917.
I can’t change the direction
of the wind, but I can
adjust my sails to always
reach my destination.
– Jimmy Dean
Sometimes you will never
know the value of a moment,
until it becomes a memory.
– Dr. Seuss
The best part of life is not just
surviving, but thriving with passion
and compassion and humor and
style and generosity and kindness.
– Maya Angelou
It is better to look ahead
and prepare than to
look back and regret.
– Jackie Joyner-Kersee
No matter what people tell you,
words and ideas can
change the world.
– Robin Williams
Nothing is impossible.
The word itself says
‘I’m possible’!
– Audrey Hepburn
