Tag Archives: The 1940s

Matthew Hormann: The Hollywood Ten, 1950

Source:Matthew Hormann I don’t want to sound overly partisan here, but this was one of the ugliest anti-American, anti-liberal democratic, illiberal periods in American history. Where Americans were judged by who they associated with and political causes they supported and … Continue reading

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Zip Trivia: ‘Are You a Commie, or a Citizen?’

“This movie tells you what it takes to be a true patriotic, American. If you can’t rat out the godless commies without thinking, watch this film!” From Zip Trivia  “Authentic first-hand information by a man who knows. In 1939 Reverend Kenneth … Continue reading

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The American Prospect: Julian E. Zelizer- When Progressives Were Organized

Source:The American Prospect– “Progressives seeking a model for an effective Congress could learn from the nearly forgotten history of the Democratic Study Group.” From the American Prospect. “When Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in 1994 for the … Continue reading

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Harvey J. Kaye: ‘Fighting For The Four Freedoms’

Source:Amazon– Bill Moyers interviewed Harvey J. Kaye, about his book about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. “In January 1941, less than a year before Pearl Harbor and America’s entry into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s State of the Union … Continue reading

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TCM: Kelsey Grammer- Tribute to Hollywood Goddess Lauren Bacall

“TCM Tribute to Lauren Bacall.” From TCM There are Hollywood goddesses, gorgeous sexy women who are also very good entertainers who come around and then burn out and leave town. Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield unfortunately come to mind real … Continue reading

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Eagle Forum: Cal Thomas: What Works? Common Sense Solutions

Source:The New Democrat  Right-wing commentator, columnist and author Cal Thomas, who I do like and respect, had a book come out this year called What Works. And in his book he lays out what works in America and what he … Continue reading

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History Comes to Life: Wendell Willkie- A Classical Liberal Democrat

Source:History Comes To Life– Wendell Willkie for President, in 1940. Source:FRS FreeState “Willkie about to board plane in 1940 campaign, Willkie waves and boards, Mrs. Willkie boards plane, Willkie working on plane, plane in flight, Willkie looks out window. 1940: … Continue reading

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Lorri Ford: 1948 Television Commercials

Source:The New Democrat  Aw shucks, if I could only go back to the innocent 1940s again. That golly swell innocent time post World War II, well a great time for anyone who didn’t happen to be African-American and perhaps female … Continue reading

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Economic Policy Journal: Michael Rozeff: ‘The Real Reason Why President Harry Truman Backed a Jewish State’

Source:The New Democrat  If you are going to say that President Harry Truman who is not only one of our best presidents, but perhaps our most honest president recognized the Jewish State of Israel for political considerations and the Jewish-American … Continue reading

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Daniel Hannan: ‘Hitler Was a Progressive’

Source:The New Democrat  When I first saw the title of this blog on Lew Rockwell.com, my first thought, to be perfectly frank, was “bullshit.” I mean, what is progressive about murdering millions of people simply because of their ethnicity, which … Continue reading

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