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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
Of Money, Aesthetics and Vermont 1940-1941From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir- The Off-Season: Top NFL Franchises in the 1940sThe Bears were the dominant team of the 1940's, but several other franchises enjoyed success.
Remembering the 1994 NY Rangers: My Most Treasured Sports MementoThe year 1994 was a magical one for New York sports fans. Both the Rangers hockey team and the Knicks basketball team were in the respective final rounds of their playoff tourneys...- History of NASCAR in the 1940'sBill France had huge plans for stock car racing, as he formed NASCAR.
- 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.
- 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
- Why Not Throw a Halloween Theme Party This Year1940's party, actors and actresses, decor
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
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.- The 1940 Massacre in Katryn ForestThe 1940 Massacre in Katryn Forest Research Following the Devastating Plane Crash, Polish Victims
- 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.
- The Way We Were Spending Money Back in 1940A fascinating trip back to the past and a frightening peek into the future.
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.- 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.
- How to Wear the '40s Glamour Girl LookTips on how to achieve the glamour girl look of the 1940s. Places where you can purchase retro clothes and jewelry that represents the 1940s.
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.
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.- Memories of Growing Up in Brooklyn in 1940's- the Apartment #2 in the SeriesOur kitchen in Brooklyn was the place of socialization, as it is even today, where a cup of coffee warmed the body while sharing idle gossip and was a meeting place for chit chat. It was no different in the '40's
- The Seventh Game of the 1940 World SeriesThe Seventh Game of the 1940 World Series Was a Game For the Ages.
- 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.
- Top Ten Movies from the 1940'sA list of the ten best movies from the 1940's.
- How to Capture the Glamour O 1940's FashionFashion advice
- Classic Car Review: 1940 Ford 5 Window CoupeClassic Car Review: 1940 Ford 5 Window Coupe
- Classic Car Review: 1940 Hudson Traveler1940 Hudson Traveler specs and description. See why this hot rod kicks butt.
- Fashion in the 1940'sA look at what the fashion trends were in the 1940's.
- 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.
Creative Date Ideas: Blast from the Past ThemeIdeas for creating a fun Blast from the Past theme on a date in Utah. Activities and establishments representing the 1930's, 40's, and 50's are listed along with further resources for creating an 'authentic' experience.- Why Great Britain had to go to War in 1939This essay is arguing why GB had to go to war in 1939. It is an 8 page essay and is a very informative read.
- 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.
- 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.
The Femme Fatale Actresses of the 1940'sSome had careers that lasted decades other only a few years. The acting was outstanding and many unknown actresses today were great in their time.- 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.
- The 1940s: A Decade in ReviewLooks at some of the key political, social, economic, scientific events of the 1940's.
SOE Agent Andree Borrel Lived Several Lifetimes in Her 24 YearsOn a September night in 1942, two female SOE agents parachuted into occupied France near the Loire River. Andree Borrel's mission led her to Paris, prison, and finally her execution.
HeroesAn essay written by Paul H. Garcia in 1981 for a structural english class.- 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.
- Out of Many Great American Cars, One is the BestFast cars, hot rods and classics mellow into one that is more practical than the others.
- Another Great Meal at Bottega LouieI've started to write some follow up reviews on restaurants I've visited and reviewed in the past. Any restaurant can get it right once, the mark of a great place is to deliver great food and service over and over again. Bottega Louie is such a place.
