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Entertainment |
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July 2008 |
The Chicago Cubs were reigning world champions; John McGraw was in the early stages of his three-decades-long stint as manager of the New York Giants; Teddy Roosevelt occupied the White House; and the national pastime had a new song to call its own. |
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USA Yesterday |
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July 2008 |
"Mary Jemison's story illustrates the desires and hardships of frontier life. [It] offers a picture of at least one of the cultures that existed on the North American continent when Europeans arrived in what to them was a New World." |
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Colonia America |
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July 2008 |
"No man ever lived, more deservedly beloved and Respected," wrote Abigail Adams, the wife of Washington's vice president. "Possess[ed] of power, possess[ed] of an extensive influence, he never used it but for the benefit of his Country. . . ." |
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Art Scene |
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July 2008 |
". . . Rarely-seen preparatory drawings created by the artist [offer] intriguing insights into his creative process." |
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National Affairs |
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July 2008 |
". . . It seems quite clear that, warts and all, the U.S. still is the freest society with the strongest economy of any nation on the face of the globe." |
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Political Landscape |
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July 2008 |
"Only when the American people are free to exchange goods unimpeded by the often faulty judgment of politicians will freedom and prosperity prevail." |
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Athletic Arena |
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July 2008 |
Boston is the latest venue for a traveling Hall of Fame exhibition that brings the game's past to life while celebrating the accomplishments of today's teams and stars. |
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Athletic Arena |
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July 2008 |
"Understanding the magnitude of [Roberto] Clemente requires an appreciation of the gestalt of his presence, which was greater than the sum of his statistics. . . ." |
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Mass Media |
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July 2008 |
The memories of a Magic Kingdom press agent bring to life the halcyon days of promoting Walt Disney's theme parks in California and Florida. |
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American Thought |
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July 2008 |
"The vigor of . . . national debates is a measure of the strength of the country's democracy." |
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Museums Today |
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July 2008 |
"The term 'evolution' suggests change over time, and this exhibit proposes that the U.S. is a dynamic nation in a constant state of redefinition." |
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Life in America |
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July 2008 |
Visiting the gravesites of U.S. presidents is nothing new--but vice presidents? One man's journey across the country to learn about our forgotten leaders yielded some interesting lessons about the nation . . . and himself. |
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U.S. History |
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July 2008 |
"The more we delve into the lives of our American presidents, the more we see patterns that connect their feats, fates, families, and foibles." |
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Going Places |
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July 2008 |
Disneyland and California Adventure provide a treasure trove of family fun. |
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