Category Archives: American Way
American Nativism- Nothing New
When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear
American Nativism- Nothing New
When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear
Anthony Weiner’s Kodak Moment
“The Snapshots you’ll want Tomorrow you must take Today,” declares a Kodak ad from 1935. “What a rush of memories a snapshot like this brings. You live again the precious hours-all the associations come back…” When a former mayoral
Anthony Weiner’s Kodak Moment
“The Snapshots you’ll want Tomorrow you must take Today,” declares a Kodak ad from 1935. “What a rush of memories a snapshot like this brings. You live again the precious hours-all the associations come back…” When a former mayoral
JFK and the Summer of High Hopes
A Favorite From the Vault The sizzling summer of 1960 was dominated by the equally hot Presidential race between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Earlier in the summer Kennedy had boldly beckoned us to hitch our wagon to his
JFK and the Summer of High Hopes
A Favorite From the Vault The sizzling summer of 1960 was dominated by the equally hot Presidential race between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Earlier in the summer Kennedy had boldly beckoned us to hitch our wagon to his
Summer Road Trips
Summer road trips have long been an American staple. Joining the millions of other mid-century family’s, my own suburban family took to the road in search of summertime family fun. Want to beat the heat…it was easy to cool off
Summer Road Trips
Summer road trips have long been an American staple. Joining the millions of other mid-century family’s, my own suburban family took to the road in search of summertime family fun. Want to beat the heat…it was easy to cool off
A Field Guide To Mid Century Male Power Brokers
Gals, no reason to worry your pretty little heads trying to figure out that big old scary economy. You can rest assured that America’s economy will be in safe hands ( albeit tiny) under Donald Trump’s all boys club administration.
A Field Guide To Mid Century Male Power Brokers
Gals, no reason to worry your pretty little heads trying to figure out that big old scary economy. You can rest assured that America’s economy will be in safe hands ( albeit tiny) under Donald Trump’s all boys club administration.
Dangerous Donald: A Clear and Present Danger?
Who’s Committing Treason? In November 1963 a few short days before President John Kennedy visited Dallas where he would be tragically assassinated, thousands of handbills like these were distributed by supporters of the right-wing group the John Birch Society, a
Dangerous Donald: A Clear and Present Danger?
Who’s Committing Treason? In November 1963 a few short days before President John Kennedy visited Dallas where he would be tragically assassinated, thousands of handbills like these were distributed by supporters of the right-wing group the John Birch Society, a
Violence Against Women Is No Laughing Matter
In the hey it’s so funny I forgot to laugh department, this is one ad that a smirking Donald Trump could easily have written the copy for. Whether Trump was joking or not about his not so veiled suggestion that
Violence Against Women Is No Laughing Matter
In the hey it’s so funny I forgot to laugh department, this is one ad that a smirking Donald Trump could easily have written the copy for. Whether Trump was joking or not about his not so veiled suggestion that
Miss Rheingold Contest a N.Y. Summer Staple
Once upon a time, the selection of the annual “Miss Rheingold” was as highly anticipated in N.Y. as the race for the White House. For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in
Miss Rheingold Contest a N.Y. Summer Staple
Once upon a time, the selection of the annual “Miss Rheingold” was as highly anticipated in N.Y. as the race for the White House. For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in
Gold Star Families Have Always Deserved Our Respect
Beware of careless talk! During WWII civilians on the home front were constantly warned to beware of unguarded, careless talk. Central to national security was the “loose lips sink ships” campaign which carried with it the potential for the loss
Gold Star Families Have Always Deserved Our Respect
Beware of careless talk! During WWII civilians on the home front were constantly warned to beware of unguarded, careless talk. Central to national security was the “loose lips sink ships” campaign which carried with it the potential for the loss
Changing Communications Changes the Conventions
While I watched history being made in Philadelphia last week as Hillary Clinton triumphantly accepted her party’s nomination as the first female candidate for president, I of course was watching it on TV, while downstairs my 18-year-old niece was watching
Changing Communications Changes the Conventions
While I watched history being made in Philadelphia last week as Hillary Clinton triumphantly accepted her party’s nomination as the first female candidate for president, I of course was watching it on TV, while downstairs my 18-year-old niece was watching
Envisioning The American Dream 