Joan Dixon WWII Pinup
Joan Dixon was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 6, 1930. She is known for her role in the film noir, “Roadblock” (1951).
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Gene Tierney: Yank Pin UP May 25, 1945
Gene Tierney Gene Tierney was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 19, 1920, to well-to-do parents. Her father was a very successful insurance broker and her mother was a former teacher. Her childhood was lavish indeed. She also lived, at times, with her equally successful grandparents in Connecticut and New York. She was educated
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NBC Words At War Episode 78 “Scapegoats In History“
Words At War “Scapegoats In History“ Released December 27, 1944. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war book another adaptation of an important war book, “The Scapegoats In History”. History Of Bigotry In The United States”. A Christmas story about bigotry through the ages: from biblical times to
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Lina Romay YANK Magazine Pin Up Girl – May 18, 1945
Maria Elena “Lina” Romay was a Mexican-American actress and singer. She was born on January 16, 1922 to Porfirio Romay, the attache to the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles.
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NBC Words At War Episode 77 “The Cross and the Arrow“
Words At War “The Cross and the Arrow“ Released December 20, 1944. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war book another adaptation of an important war book, “The The Cross and the Arrow”. The story behind a small fire made from hay. Was it Nazi sabotage or was
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Judith Barrett WWII Pin Up
Judith Barrett was born Lucille Kelly on February 2, 1914 in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of a cattle rancher, Barrett made several appearances at The Palace Theatre, Dallas while still at school. Her first big chance came when she started in a lavish commercial film in 1928, “The Stock Exchange” opposite Bobby Vernon.
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“Acclaim earned in blood” – General Eisenhower Quote
WWII Quote of the Day: May 13: Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in blood of his followers and sacrifices of his friends. – General Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Linda Darnell – Yank Pin Up May 12, 1944
Linda Darnell, was born Monetta Eloyse Darnell, in Dallas, Texas on October 16, 1923. She was one of five children of a post office worker and his wife. A Texas-born beauty, her mother encouraged her to model.
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NBC Words At War Episode 76 “Your School, Your Children“
Words At War “Your School, Your Children“ Released December 13, 1944. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war book another adaptation of an important war book, “The Your School, Your Children”. A portrait of the sad state of race relations and intolerance among our young people. Take
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NBC Words At War Episode 16 “The Battle Hymn Of China“
NBC Words At War Episode 16 “The Battle Hymn Of China“ Released September 30, 1943. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war books brings today the story of a woman who has lived and worked with the guerrilla armies of China The Battle Hymn of China by Agnes
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