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British Film Noir Classics of the 1940'sAlthough the first part of the decade was filled with uncertainty and war the British film industry produced many great films and some great classic films. Here are ten films from the 1940's that are rated highly and great entertainment for film noir fans -
Historic Route 66 Oklahoma City: An Insider's Guide to 1940 and 1950 Era BuildingsSo you are planning a Historic Route 66 Road Trip? Use our second insider's guide to 1940 and 1950 era buildings in Oklahoma City. -
How to Wear 1940's Fashion TodayCapturing the subtle 1940's fashion trends and not the entire look is the key and can be difficult. Here are a few helpful fashion hints to achieve a vintage 1940's look. -
Adventurous French Boys in 1940 - 70th AnniversaryOne's life can be permanently changed by some strange twist of fate. That was the situation with the chance 1940 discovery of the world's famous Cave of Lascaux in France by four boys, two of whom would make it their life's work to guard the cave art.
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The Best Classic Christmas Movies from the 1940's and 50'sClassic Christmas movies are such fun to watch and are very entertaining. They have great story lines. Christmas movies of the 1940's and 50's were very good and always seemed to be romance and war themed.
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Brooklyn New York 1940's- the Clothesline - #3 in the SeriesThe telephone was unlike that of today,it was a party line.The clothesline was, at times,used to send messages to and from friends from my apartment to across the alley to their apartment. -
The 1940 Massacre in Katryn ForestThe 1940 Massacre in Katryn Forest Research Following the Devastating Plane Crash, Polish Victims
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Tips for Applying 1940's MakeupWhen going to big band party or swinging Jazz club themed event you'll want to learn about the dances, fashion and research all the different tip for apply 1940's makeup. -
Growing Up Farming with Horses in the 1940'sBefore tractors, all the farming was done by horses and mules. On small hill farms the practice continued at least into the 1940's. The horses needed no gasoline or oil and could reproduce themselves; definite advantages -
Top NBA Franchises from the 1940's and 1950'sThe Minneapolis Lakers emerged into the first NBA dynasty in the late 1940's and early 1950's.
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Fall Fashion Trend: 1940's HemlinesA huge fall fashion trend is a retro flashback look from the 1940's. This article will guide in how to achieve this look without looking like a costume.
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Valentine's Day in Virginia: So Romantic 1940's Hangar DanceDance the night away to the romantic Big Band sounds of a 1940's style Hangar Dance! Set amidst WWII aviation beauties, you and your sweetheart can get "In The Mood" at the annual Military Aviation Museum Hangar Dance in Virginia.
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The Forest River Rockwood 1940 LTD Tent CamperThe Rockwood 1940 LTD is an entry level tent camper which gives you many standard features which are optional on more expensive campers. This pop up camper is a best buy for both the experienced and novice campers. -
The Music of the 1940'sA look at the music of the 1940's in America. Swinging tunes in the midst of World War 2. -
How to Create that 1940's Natural Looking FaceIt is not impossible to get that same look today, as I have tried many of the tips below in obtaining that 1940's natural look.
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Vornado VF20 1940's Replica Air Circulator ReviewI was so excited to see the Vornado VF20 in Amazon for 4101. This is basically almost an exact replica of the 1940 model and was re-launched by Vornado with very few modifications to commemorate the 60th anniversary celebration.
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Fashion in the 1940'sA look at what the fashion trends were in the 1940's.
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Television in the 1940's and 1950'sThe 1940's-1950's were quite eventful for the still relatively new invention called television. -
Election of 1940: Franklin Roosevelt Breaks the Two Term TraditionAn overview of the 1940 presidential election, in which President Franklin Roosevelt won a third term of office against Republican Wendell Willkie.
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Suffering and Misery in Canadian Literature from 1940-1970There are many different mythos ideas in Canadian literature in the period of 1940-1970. However, a most unique and apparent mythos was that of the suffering and misery, which was so dominant in many of the novels.
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Top Ten Movies from the 1940'sA list of the ten best movies from the 1940's.
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My Grandfather's Letters from J. Edgar Hoover in 1940After finding two letters from J. Edgar Hoover addressed to my grandfather, I was intrigued to read that not only had they possibly played together as children, but that it was my grandfather who had originally referred his son for a position in the Federal Bureau in 1940.
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McHenrys'/Heaths' African Americans as Writers and Readers-1830-1940A breakdown of McHenrys' and Shirley Brice Heaths', "The Literate and the Literary: African Americans as Writers and Readers-1830-1940," article. A review with Interpretation and opinions.
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Weekend in a 1940's Seaside TownModern, hi tech, but beautiful 1940's character for a weekend or longer vacation. This new town built on the Washington coast will take you back in time, but you can bring your cell phone (and computers, iPods and all).
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The Seventh Game of the 1940 World SeriesThe Seventh Game of the 1940 World Series Was a Game For the Ages.
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STD Testing in Guatemala During the 1940'sA reaction to the United States apology for intentionally infecting over 1600 Guatemalans with STD's.
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Canadian Involvement in Oversees Charities in the 1940's and Famous Women PaintersDr. Lotta Hitschamonova founds the Unitarian Service Committee, which is the first Canadian overseas charity foundation.
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White Christmas: 1940's Tune by Irving Berlin Remains Top Selling Song of All TimeWhen Irving Berlin wrote "White Christmas", he had no idea that it would become the top selling song of all time. It was crooner Bing Crosby who really made that happen.
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Canadian Status of Women in the 1940'sNormally Canada follows suit right after America has accomplished something, but as mentioned in the article on the suffrage movement, the first article in the series, Canada's record for women's voting rights was anything but uniform
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How Mildred's True Love Morphed into a Family of Five 1940From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir -
The Way We Were Spending Money Back in 1940A fascinating trip back to the past and a frightening peek into the future.
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Movie Review - Rebecca with Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine (1940)The second Mrs. de Winter struggles in her role as the new mistress of Manderley in one of the greatest classics of all time.
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Of Money, Aesthetics and Vermont 1940-1941From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir -
Arizona Rushes Through Emergency Legislation to Give the State the Nickname it Has Been Using Since 1940Arizona legislators approved an official state nickname. Arizona's official moniker is now "The Grand Canyon State." But why in the world was this minor issue designated as emergency legislation?
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Supreme Court Flag-Salute Cases: 1940 and 1943This provides the general history of Jehovah's Witnesses and the issue of compulsory flag salute, and how it was handled by the United States Supreme Court. -
Canadian War Brides of the 1940'sCanada War Brides; imagine being a women, entering a strange country to make a home with a man you may never have seen before in your life. You met him through letter correspondence after the war.
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The 10 Worst Films of the 1940'sWhile I compile best lists hoping even just one reader will seek out one or more of the titles I have listed, this list is provided so you will avoid these films at all costs.
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How to Capture the Glamour O 1940's FashionFashion advice
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The 10 Best Films of the 1940'sHere is a continuing look at my picks of the best films of the decade.
