A Powerful “Death By Lightning!” A new Netflix mini-series tells the fascinating dating story of a US President, and here’s is the reason for the title: “Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best… Read More ›
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Shocking Presidential History! “The Destiny Of The Republic”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has James Garfield And Alexander Graham Bell!
Building For Rent: The White House! Yes, every four years, you can apply to live in this iconic building – but it’s not an easy place to rent – and this Wednesday Bookmobile looks at two shocking tales of the… Read More ›
“Dialogue Part 1 & 2”! Classic Protest Music By Chicago! “We Can Make It Happen” Resonates Today!
“Don’t You Ever Worry When You See What’s Going Down?” These lyrics were part of a powerful protest song from 1972 – lyrics that resonate loudly today…and they were from an unlikely source: the pop/rock band Chicago! Listening to “Dialogue… Read More ›
The Shocking “Kent State” Massacre! Anti-War Protests! CSN&Y! An Era Of Political Activism!
48 Years Ago Today… I am a student of political history, and recent protest marches, and the reaction of the new administration, remind me of an era of political activism surrounding the Vietnam War in the late 60’s and early… Read More ›
Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix! Celebrating Rock’s Iconic Guitarist!
Happy 74th Birthday Jimi Hendrix! November 27 is the birthday of one of rock’s most iconic figures – the legendary Jimi Hendrix! There is a new documentary out that shows you, in a rarely seen live performance – just how… Read More ›
Sexy Presidential “Sugar Pie”! Scandalous President John Tyler! Sexy Presidents Who Are “Hot” In The Kitchen!
Forget this political campaign: time to go back to a simpler time, when this was the most pressing issue in a campaign: Who Wants A Slice Of President John Tyler’s “Sugar Pie”? You don’t get asked that question every day!… Read More ›
“Hamilton” Wows! “Hip Hop History” Pulitzer Prize Winner! Terrific “Prince” Tribute! History “Goes Crazy!”
“I Am NOT Throwing Away My Shot!” It’s the “Shot” being heard around the musical world…much anticipated Tony Awards, recent Grammy Awards, and now the Pulitzer Prize! It’s the “hip hop history” brilliance of “Hamilton!” “Hamilton” Smashes Through The Hype!… Read More ›
Hippies! Free Love! Flower Power! Celebrate The Groovy “Psychedelic ’60’s!”
Time To Take A Ride Into The World Of Hippies! Hippies. Flower Power. Free Love. GROOVY. It was a unique time in our country’s history, with some wildly entertaining music to get groovy to! Welcome To San Francisco – Circa… Read More ›
RIP Legendary Haskell Wexler! His Prescient “Medium Cool”! 1968 Chicago Riots! America’s Political Turmoil Captured On Film!!
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RIP Haskell Wexler! One of America’s most acclaimed Cinematographers/Directors has died…here is the story from Deadline.com: A longtime liberal activist, Wexler photographed some of the most socially relevant and influential films of the 1960s and 1970s,…
The Brilliance Of Jimi Hendrix! Naked Hippies! Racist Locals! The Amazing Documentary “Electric Church!”
The Effortless Brilliance Of Jimi Hendrix! I came across an amazing documentary on Showtime last night – and it includes a brilliant live performance by Jimi Hendrix that must be seen to be believed! Playing Guitar – With His Teeth!… Read More ›
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