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Elvis Presley –The King of Rock and Roll
6 Dec 2024

Elvis Presley –The King of Rock and Roll

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, Entertainment, January Topics, Music | 0

During some people’s lifetimes, they become so well known that they are identified by one name. Elvis certainly is in that category. He began life in an obscure corner of Mississippi and came from a background that did not inspire … Continued

George Frideric Handel – Handel’s Messiah
9 Jul 2023

George Frideric Handel – Handel’s Messiah

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Entertainment, Holidays, Music, Religion | 0

He was born in Haile in the Duchy of Magdeburg, Germany in 1685. His musical talent was discovered very early, much to the chagrin of his father. His education included some musical training, but his father withdrew him from that. … Continued

Woodstock 1969 – The Event & The Music
9 Jul 2023

Woodstock 1969 – The Event & The Music

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, Entertainment, Music | 0

It began as an idea to raise funds to create a music studio. John Roberts & Joel Roseman were friends who were looking for investment opportunities. They advertised in the New York Times. Artie Kornfeld & Mike Lang answered with … Continued

Walt Disney – The Man & His Magic
9 Jul 2023

Walt Disney – The Man & His Magic

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, Art, Entertainment | 0

Walt Disney was born and grew up in the Chicago area. He started drawing by the age of six. That unleashed a lifetime of artistic expression. He was too young to enlist in W. W. I, so he joined the … Continued

The Decade of the 1950s
25 Aug 2022

The Decade of the 1950s

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, Entertainment, Music, US Presidents | 0

When you hear the term, the 1950s, people often think of a simpler time. They think of the explosion of television and rock and roll music. TV shows that dominated that era include: “I Love Lucy”, “Leave it to Beaver”, … Continued

John Wayne
6 Oct 2021

John Wayne

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, Entertainment, May Topics | 0

He was born in Iowa in 1907 and as a small child, the family moved to California. His childhood dog was named Duke and that stuck to him a whole lot better than his birth name, Marion Morrison. He was … Continued

Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum
1 Jul 2021

Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 19th Century America, Entertainment, July Topics | 0

His name conjures up images of interest and entertainment and the wonder of … is it all real. He was born July 5, 1810 in Connecticut to a middle class family and started out owning a grocery store. He decided … Continued

Will Rogers – “The Conscience of America”
14 Jun 2021

Will Rogers – “The Conscience of America”

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, August Topics, Entertainment | 0

He came from obscure beginnings, out in the badlands of Oklahoma. He was born in 1878, a time when the Wild West was still a great deal of that description. He grew up with a lesser interest in education, if … Continued

Stephen Foster
29 Sep 2020

Stephen Foster

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 19th Century America, American History, Entertainment, January Topics, Music | 0

He was born on the 50th anniversary of America.  He came from a family who lived in the North and had strong feelings regarding the issue of slavery.  He did not have the opportunity of formal musical training, but became … Continued

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