1917 What made the news a hundred years ago in 1917? The biggest crises involved World War I. Here’s a quick look at the year. Under President Woodrow Wilson the United States entered WWI against Germany and its allies. National Geographic published a stirring photo of thousands of Americans pledging their support to the President… Continue reading Vintage Friday: 17 Fast Facts of 1917
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Vintage Friday: We Love Ricky 1951
DESI ARNAZ We love Lucy, and we also love Ricky, a talented actor, singer, musician, and innovative television pioneer. Born March 2, 1917, of a wealthy Cuban family, Desi Arnaz and his clan fled to Miami, Florida after a revolution in Cuba that occurred in 1933. He went on to become the creative force and… Continue reading Vintage Friday: We Love Ricky 1951