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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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