Author: gordonskene

Vintage black-and-white photo of four men standing near a riverbank with a small aircraft, capturing a historical moment related to early aviation, news, and outdoor exploration.

Memorial For Will Rogers And Wiley Post – August 16, 1935

– Will Rogers – Wiley Post – Memorial Program – August 16, 1935 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Will Rogers was one of early 20th Century Americas greatest personalities. He was a stage and motion picture actor, vaudeville performer, American cowboy, humorist, newspaper columnist, and social commentator from Oklahoma.

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Children playing and celebrating outdoors during a historical moment, with smoke and damaged buildings in the background, capturing the essence of news, history, and community resilience.

Woodstock Vs. Belfast: While The Scent Of Incense And Patchouli Wafted In One Part Of The World, The Scent Of Teargas And Burning Tires Wafted In The Other – August 15, 1969

Become a Patron! While the much-fabled Woodstock Festival was getting underway for its first day, the world was spinning wildly away as usual on this August 15th in 1969. From Northern Ireland, Catholic and Protestant rioting was raging on. British troops were being reinforced and rioting was spreading rapidly. It

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