What did Howard Burnham's brother inspire?
Howard Burnham Mather Howard Burnham (May 27, 1870 – May 4, 1917), went by the name of Howard and his brother was the celebrated scout Frederick Russell Burnham. He traveled the world, frequently worked as a mining engineer and, during World War I, he became an intelligence officer and spy for the government of France. He had a wooden leg which he used to conceal tools for spying when he was behind enemy lines.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (disambiguation) "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" refers to a drawing of a young boy carrying his brother, and its caption, "He ain't heavy Father—he's m' brother!". The original drawing was adapted and reprinted such that it has become part of the collective culture of Americana media since the mid-20th century. It was popularized by Father Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town.