Category Archives: American Way

Miss Rheingold 1951

Riveted by Miss Rheingold

For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in 1948, for NYC born and bred Angie O’ Riley, it paled next to the most coveted title of all- Miss Rheingold. Once upon a time,

Miss Rheingold 1951

Riveted by Miss Rheingold

For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in 1948, for NYC born and bred Angie O’ Riley, it paled next to the most coveted title of all- Miss Rheingold. Once upon a time,

Blackface ad Lifesavers 1950

Blackface Follies

Among the collection of vintage advertising we’re likely never to see today can be added this 1950 advertisement for Lifesaver’s Pep o Mint. Thinking nothing wrong in using black face to advertise their candy one even half expects the tag

Blackface ad Lifesavers 1950

Blackface Follies

Among the collection of vintage advertising we’re likely never to see today can be added this 1950 advertisement for Lifesaver’s Pep o Mint. Thinking nothing wrong in using black face to advertise their candy one even half expects the tag

Vintage Right Wing Propaganda

What Was The Right Brewing Before The Tea Party?

  , George Washington Small’s biggest bugaboo was big government. It was, he felt, the duty of every American to build down Washington’s bloated bureaucratic government. Alarmed that the expansion of the government to regulate almost every aspect of American

Vintage Right Wing Propaganda

What Was The Right Brewing Before The Tea Party?

  , George Washington Small’s biggest bugaboo was big government. It was, he felt, the duty of every American to build down Washington’s bloated bureaucratic government. Alarmed that the expansion of the government to regulate almost every aspect of American

vintage illustration

The Glum GOP

A teachable moment. Dazed and confused and disappointed, the  defeated Republicans best learn to adjust and get their act together. You Might Also Enjoy Health Care Hysteria

vintage illustration

The Glum GOP

A teachable moment. Dazed and confused and disappointed, the  defeated Republicans best learn to adjust and get their act together. You Might Also Enjoy Health Care Hysteria

vintage illustration Columbus

Celebrating Columbus Day

Eureka! The mythology that Christopher Columbus “discovered” America and the “Indians” that we all learned in school,  is as antiquated as this vintage children’s book illustration from the 1950’s. Looking for a new way to celebrate Columbus Day? Follow this

vintage illustration Columbus

Celebrating Columbus Day

Eureka! The mythology that Christopher Columbus “discovered” America and the “Indians” that we all learned in school,  is as antiquated as this vintage children’s book illustration from the 1950’s. Looking for a new way to celebrate Columbus Day? Follow this

vintage car ad women

Who’s Driving This Country?

Step on the Gas Nervous Dot the Democrat  is sure glad that Bette’s husband  Dick drives a Chevrolet. Men can be real speed demons on the road but with Republican Dick every ride is big and steady! Dot and Bette

vintage car ad women

Who’s Driving This Country?

Step on the Gas Nervous Dot the Democrat  is sure glad that Bette’s husband  Dick drives a Chevrolet. Men can be real speed demons on the road but with Republican Dick every ride is big and steady! Dot and Bette

cartoon Charles Atlas Ad 1947

Exercising Their Rights

While many Americans are outraged that members of Congress continue to pump iron in their members-only gym while the government is shutdown, it is in fact “essential “ for it to stay open so that the wimpy 98 lb. weaklings

cartoon Charles Atlas Ad 1947

Exercising Their Rights

While many Americans are outraged that members of Congress continue to pump iron in their members-only gym while the government is shutdown, it is in fact “essential “ for it to stay open so that the wimpy 98 lb. weaklings

democrat & republican symbols

Learning to Work Well With Others

Given the mess in Washington, it is clear members of Congress do not know how to work well with others. With their bold-faced blaming, and bad-tempered bickering, the inability of members of Congress to collaborate, compromise and get anything done

democrat & republican symbols

Learning to Work Well With Others

Given the mess in Washington, it is clear members of Congress do not know how to work well with others. With their bold-faced blaming, and bad-tempered bickering, the inability of members of Congress to collaborate, compromise and get anything done

vintage school report card

Republicans Failing Report Card

The Republicans seem to be  suffering from a case of arrested development. Because House Speaker John Boehner and his gang of GOP groupies have been acting like petulant children with their bickering, and temper tantrums, most Americans would agree when

vintage school report card

Republicans Failing Report Card

The Republicans seem to be  suffering from a case of arrested development. Because House Speaker John Boehner and his gang of GOP groupies have been acting like petulant children with their bickering, and temper tantrums, most Americans would agree when

illustration of 1950s man smiling

When the GOP Really Was Grand

Fact or Fiction It may sound like a fairy tale but once upon a time the GOP really were…well, pretty Grand! Today when the phrase “moderate Republican is fast becoming an oxymoron , it seems like fiction  to imagine a 

illustration of 1950s man smiling

When the GOP Really Was Grand

Fact or Fiction It may sound like a fairy tale but once upon a time the GOP really were…well, pretty Grand! Today when the phrase “moderate Republican is fast becoming an oxymoron , it seems like fiction  to imagine a