Leading up to a celebration of massive proportions, this June 20th in 1997. The much anticipated and discussed hand over of the former British Crown Colony of Hong Kong to The People’s Republic of China, scheduled to take place on midnight June 30th (July 1st). The handover of Hong Kong
– President Truman – Radio Address on the Taft-Hartley Bill- June 20, 1947 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – June 20, 1947 – on this day President Harry Truman was handed a bill, the Taft-Hartley Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, authored by Senator Robert Taft and Representative Fred Hartley
Well, now that Festival season is up and rolling, adjusting schedules, setting timers, studying lineups and crossing fingers that the multi-tasking doesn’t overload the computer has become a full-time task. But seriously, it’s worth it. This year promises to be a wall-to-wall feast of great music by old favorites and
