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World War, Living Overseas and the G.I. Jive…
(1) For a lonely GI, serving overseas during World War II ripped them away from home, hearth, and their favorite girl. Considering many of them were either teenagers or just a few years past, it was tough. War is never pleasant, no matter where you serve. One of the best ways to feel a little … Continue reading
Categories: 1940's, Media Personalities, World War II
Tags: AFRS, Bing, Crooners, Dinah Shore, GI, GI Jill, Hollywood, OTR, Radio Service, shortwave, Sinatra
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LIFE Again! Google, LIFE and the Lost Archives!
(Source: NARA) In the letter above, we see a discussion between the Kennedy family about LIFE magazine. So what? It’s just a magazine, right? This is just a simple letter, isn’t it? Wrong! Symbolizing the importance LIFE magazine has become to American history and the nation, the news announcement in the last day or two … Continue reading
Categories: 1940's, 1950's, American History, Media Personalities, Popular Culture, Retro, vintage
Tags: actors, biplane, Brando, catapault, Hollywood, Jean Simmons, John Wayne, LIFE, Life magazine, Marlon Brando, photo archives, Pre-war, Sinatra, US Navy, Vivian Blaine
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