1946

Our time machine lands in 1946 – a fascinating year of transition in America! The beginning of the “baby boomer” era saw a miracle starting to realize the “new normal” of the postwar era.  The first bikinis were sold in … Continue reading

Adlai Stevenson

Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life.

Adlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading

Adlai Stevenson

Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life.

Adlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. he danced beautifully with Vera Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in … Continue reading

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. he danced beautifully with Vera Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in … Continue reading