This day 59 years ago, the New Frontier was alive and well and girding up its optimistic loins for a crack at settling the world’s problems. Kennedy lost no time in actualizing his dream for a Peace Corps. Between his election and inauguration he ordered Sargent Shriver, his brother-in-law, to
Conversation: The Good Life – Mid Century – November 29, 1956 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection What constitutes The Good Life? In mid-century America it ran the gamut. In 1956 we were hot in the throes of conspicuous consumption, and the Good Life to many people meant more of everything;
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Become a Patron! June 7, 1968 – KMPC-AM – The Johnny Magnus Program – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – If you lived in Los Angeles in June 1968, like most everyone you felt just a little strange. Maybe you worked for Bobby, passing out flyers and setting up rallies, making
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”14928″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”June 3, 1967 – ABC News Around The World – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Summer of 1967, though it was touted as The Summer Of Love, was anything but for this June 3rd. Rioting had broken out in the Roxbury suburb of Boston, with
President Warren G. Harding Address at Hoboken New Jersey – Return of 5,212 war dead – May 23, 1923 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Memorial Day – In 1923 it was observed by the return of some 5,212 war dead from Europe, fallen during World War 1 – the “War
Comic icons this weekend. The legendary Bob Newhart, live at the Hollywood Bowl during the annual benefit for the Boys Club of America in 1961. Bob Newhart has become such an integral part of our culture that, hearing him early on in his career, just as he was taking off,
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”21460″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”May 27, 1940 – CBS Special Report – Reynaud Address – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] CBS Special Report – Situation in Europe/Address by Premier Paul Reynaud – May 27, 1940 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. 81 years ago today, ominous news was coming from
