Iraq: The Itchy Trigger Finger – March 19, 2003
– NPR News On The Hour – March 19, 2003 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection News for this day in 2003 had much to do with the impending invasion of Iraq and the last minute attempts at staving off the…
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View From Tunisia – View From The Bowling Alley – March 18, 1958
Become a Subscriber via Patreon: Become a Patron! – NBC Radio News – Life and The World – March 18, 1958 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News on this day in 1958 was something of a mixed bag, at…
Postwar Europe: A Delicate Balance – March 14, 1948
News on this March 14th in 1948 came by way of commentary on the Marshall Plan for reconstruction of Europe. Branded by some as an unwarranted blank check to the former European allies with no obligation to pay back, while…
150th Anniversary Of Congress – March 4, 1939
– March 4,1939 – 150th Anniversary celebrations – U.S. Congress – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In what would become one of the most widely covered events in broadcast history up to 1939, the gala events surrounding the 150th birthday…
Campaign ’96: “Forty Bucks A Head” – Whitewater: The Saga Continues – February 29, 1996
Become a Patron! – February 29, 1996 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 29, 1996 – Campaign ’96 was ramping up, with GOP Presidential hopeful and mega-millionaire Steve Forbes sailing to victory in the…
The 1950 Mid-Term Elections: ‘Bad Officials Are Elected By Good Citizens Who Do not Vote’ – Past Daily Evening Gallimaufry
A huge thank you to all of you who are subscribing: Become a Patron! – CBS Radio: Report To The Nation – 1950 Elections – Nov.9. 1950 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Since we’re a little less than 9 months…
Stalin Chimes In About Korea – America Chimes In About Europe – February 16, 1951
It helps: Become a Patron! – February 16, 1951 – Edward R. Murrow and the news- Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 16, 1951 – A day filled with Cold War, Korea and uncertainty. Starting with word from Soviet Premier…
Economy In Downturn – Leaving Phnom Penh – Crisis In Cyprus – February 14, 1975
Works wonders: Become a Patron! – News for February 14, 1975 – News for this Valentine’s Day in 1975 was anything but heart-warming. It was all about the Recession. It was about unemployment and it was about bleak economic figures.…
Kenneth Lay And An Enron State Of Mind – Gitmo And A Heightened State Of Alert – February 12, 2002
– February 12, 2002 – NPR News – All Things Considered – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 12, 2002 – A day which would sound all-too familiar for the months and years ahead. A heightened state of alert, based…
Guatemala Earthquake: 12,000 Known Dead – A Successor For Zhao Enlai – Moynihan Resigns – February 8, 1976
Passing the hat: Become a Patron! – February 8, 1976 – The World This Week – CBS News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 8, 1976 – 48 years ago this week, news that a devastating earthquake hit Guatemala…