Category Archives: Consumers
JFK Assasination – Transfixed by TV
History was compressed into a single weekend that November. It was the weekend that never seemed to end, that began with a TV bulletin and ended with a burning flame flickering on TV screens across the nation. Like a relentless
JFK Assasination – Transfixed by TV
History was compressed into a single weekend that November. It was the weekend that never seemed to end, that began with a TV bulletin and ended with a burning flame flickering on TV screens across the nation. Like a relentless
Captivated by Camelot
Constant Cravings Through 1,036 days of the New Frontier, from the take off in a freezing Washington blizzard, to its sudden end on that bright Dallas Day, a nation was captivated by Camelot. By 1961 American’s were swept up in
Captivated by Camelot
Constant Cravings Through 1,036 days of the New Frontier, from the take off in a freezing Washington blizzard, to its sudden end on that bright Dallas Day, a nation was captivated by Camelot. By 1961 American’s were swept up in
JFK’s Inauguration: A Colorful Account
TV and John Kennedy were made for each other. The Kennedy years stand out as a time bracketed by TV milestones. In the years between the Great Debates and the network coverage of the assassination and funeral of the president,
JFK’s Inauguration: A Colorful Account
TV and John Kennedy were made for each other. The Kennedy years stand out as a time bracketed by TV milestones. In the years between the Great Debates and the network coverage of the assassination and funeral of the president,
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,
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 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 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
Candy is Dandy
With Halloween approaching, panicky parents are getting spooked at the prospect of their children overloading on candy . Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement as chowing down a serving of kale.
Candy is Dandy
With Halloween approaching, panicky parents are getting spooked at the prospect of their children overloading on candy . Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement as chowing down a serving of kale.
Royal Christening
Princess Diana’s presence will be felt at the Royal Christening of Prince George. Prince William will honor his mother at Prince George’s baptism by holding his sons christening in the Chapel Room of St James Place, the same room where
Royal Christening
Princess Diana’s presence will be felt at the Royal Christening of Prince George. Prince William will honor his mother at Prince George’s baptism by holding his sons christening in the Chapel Room of St James Place, the same room where
Hooked on Oreos
Assassin of Youth….Drugs or Oreos? A warning to parents: Keep the cookies away from the kids. Are we turning the youth of America into hard-core addicts? A new study from researchers at Connecticut College says Oreo cookies are as addictive
Hooked on Oreos
Assassin of Youth….Drugs or Oreos? A warning to parents: Keep the cookies away from the kids. Are we turning the youth of America into hard-core addicts? A new study from researchers at Connecticut College says Oreo cookies are as addictive
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
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
Siri-The Voice With a Smile?
Siri Speaks! Exactly two years after Siri made her auspicious debut on October 4, 2011, the mystery woman’s identity can now be revealed. Apple’s voice activated virtual assistant never quite took off in popularity the way Apple envisioned her, but
Siri-The Voice With a Smile?
Siri Speaks! Exactly two years after Siri made her auspicious debut on October 4, 2011, the mystery woman’s identity can now be revealed. Apple’s voice activated virtual assistant never quite took off in popularity the way Apple envisioned her, but
Envisioning The American Dream 