Articles related to "1929"
Johnny Torrio and the Dream of Real Organized Crime
Johnny Torrio was one of the first Americanized gang leaders that held the vision of making organized crime a cooperative business pursuit. The "Beer Wars" in Chicago brought an end to the vision but Torrio held on to his beliefs and lived to see his vision come to life with the creation of the "Commission".
big jim colosimo • "five points gang" • frankie yale • o'banion gang • gennas family
Johnny Torrio was one of the first Americanized gang leaders that held the vision of making organized crime a cooperative business pursuit. The "Beer Wars" in Chicago brought an end to the vision but Torrio held on to his beliefs and lived to see his vision come to life with the creation of the "Commission".
big jim colosimo • "five points gang" • frankie yale • o'banion gang • gennas family
Bekonscot Model Railway in UK
Bekonscot in Buckinghamshire, UK is the oldest model village and railway in the world. A unique piece of heritage, it depicts England as it was in the 1930s.
world’s oldest model village and railway • gauge one • bekonscot • 1930s england • smallest marks and spencer
Bekonscot in Buckinghamshire, UK is the oldest model village and railway in the world. A unique piece of heritage, it depicts England as it was in the 1930s.
world’s oldest model village and railway • gauge one • bekonscot • 1930s england • smallest marks and spencer
50 Greatest Oscar Moments Of The 20th Century : Countdown Numbers 50 to 41
This week, the countdown begins for the 50 greatest moments in Academy Awards history! This week, the bottom ten that just made the cut.
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • memories precious moments academy awards • may 16 1929 blossom room hollywood roosevelt hotel • 1996 cuba gooding jr. best supporting actor oscar • 1996 frances mcdormand's best actress fargo
This week, the countdown begins for the 50 greatest moments in Academy Awards history! This week, the bottom ten that just made the cut.
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • memories precious moments academy awards • may 16 1929 blossom room hollywood roosevelt hotel • 1996 cuba gooding jr. best supporting actor oscar • 1996 frances mcdormand's best actress fargo
"What About the Rentiers:?" The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part II
national government • macdonald • clement attlee • great betrayal
national government • macdonald • clement attlee • great betrayal
A Celebration for Freedom
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on Jan. 15, 1929. This site is a great place to go for succinct information about this great man. To give you an idea of how helpful this site could be in your MLK studies which involve freedom songs and civil rights music, here are some excerpts from one of the pages at this site
celebration • black history • martin luther king • jr. • music
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on Jan. 15, 1929. This site is a great place to go for succinct information about this great man. To give you an idea of how helpful this site could be in your MLK studies which involve freedom songs and civil rights music, here are some excerpts from one of the pages at this site
celebration • black history • martin luther king • jr. • music
Classic Authors: William Faulkner
A brief biography of William Faulkner
american literature • william faulkner • writer • biography
A brief biography of William Faulkner
american literature • william faulkner • writer • biography
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Election Results
Well september was busy for Elections as both Saskatchewan and Manitoba held elections. Both provinces elected an NDP government. In Saskatchewan, the NDP was reduced to a minority and in Manitoba the NDP forms a new majority government after years of Tory rule.
ndp • elections • results • progressive conservatives • liberals
Well september was busy for Elections as both Saskatchewan and Manitoba held elections. Both provinces elected an NDP government. In Saskatchewan, the NDP was reduced to a minority and in Manitoba the NDP forms a new majority government after years of Tory rule.
ndp • elections • results • progressive conservatives • liberals
Louis de Broglie, Physicist
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
Alcoholic Authors: William Faulkner
William Faulkner became famous for his writing and infamous for his drinking while creating award winning novels, poems, short stories and screenplays.
william faulkner • william faulkner pulitzer prize winner • william faulkner national book award winner • william faulkner and alcoholism • william faulkner's writing career
William Faulkner became famous for his writing and infamous for his drinking while creating award winning novels, poems, short stories and screenplays.
william faulkner • william faulkner pulitzer prize winner • william faulkner national book award winner • william faulkner and alcoholism • william faulkner's writing career
Rollei MiniDigi Upgraded
Rollei's palm sized replica is a real digital camera, fully functional and fashionable, suitable for all scenes including travel photography and candid street shots.
twin lens reflex replica digicam • rollei • rolleiflex • franke • heidecke
Rollei's palm sized replica is a real digital camera, fully functional and fashionable, suitable for all scenes including travel photography and candid street shots.
twin lens reflex replica digicam • rollei • rolleiflex • franke • heidecke
"What About the Rentiers?": The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part I
national government • james ramsay macdonald • great betrayal
national government • james ramsay macdonald • great betrayal
II. The Bauhaus School - Design and Architecture
As we continue to celebrate its founding in Weimar in 1919, the Bauhaus School has left its impact on nearly every aspect of 20th century life, from our houses to our manufacturing processes.
bauhaus • walter gropius • mies van der rohe • architecture • industrial design
As we continue to celebrate its founding in Weimar in 1919, the Bauhaus School has left its impact on nearly every aspect of 20th century life, from our houses to our manufacturing processes.
bauhaus • walter gropius • mies van der rohe • architecture • industrial design
The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
"A Prophet Before Her Time:" Beatrice Potter Webb, Part III
Part III of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • royal commission for the relieving of distress and • poor laws • britain • 1909-1945
Part III of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • royal commission for the relieving of distress and • poor laws • britain • 1909-1945
Alexander Calder: Artist Biography
All the rage in the 1950's the mobile is a staple in art class. But this type of sculpture was only invented in the 1930's by an American son of the European avant-garde.
alexander calder • biography • mobile • stabile • cirque calder
All the rage in the 1950's the mobile is a staple in art class. But this type of sculpture was only invented in the 1930's by an American son of the European avant-garde.
alexander calder • biography • mobile • stabile • cirque calder
Canadian Nobel Winners
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
Eshaness Lighthouse
Sharma Krauskopf tells about her home at Eshaness Lighthouse Keeper's accommodations.
eshaness • keepers • krauskopf • light • house
Sharma Krauskopf tells about her home at Eshaness Lighthouse Keeper's accommodations.
eshaness • keepers • krauskopf • light • house
Poor Public Relations: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
The violence of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre and other activities of Capone were drawing attention from both legal and illegal groups. It appeared that many felt the time for a Boss like Big Al was past. This material marks the beginnings of his decline.
al capone • bugs moran • st. valentine's day massacre
The violence of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre and other activities of Capone were drawing attention from both legal and illegal groups. It appeared that many felt the time for a Boss like Big Al was past. This material marks the beginnings of his decline.
al capone • bugs moran • st. valentine's day massacre
The Top 10 Baseball Teams of All Time
Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
baseball's best teams ever • 10 best baseball teams of all time • best 10 baseball teams • best ten baseball teams • best team ever
Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
baseball's best teams ever • 10 best baseball teams of all time • best 10 baseball teams • best ten baseball teams • best team ever
Claude McKay
Meet the young novelist from Jamaica who upset W.E.B. DuBois.
claude mckay • harlem renaissance • home to harlem • banjo • banana bottom
Meet the young novelist from Jamaica who upset W.E.B. DuBois.
claude mckay • harlem renaissance • home to harlem • banjo • banana bottom
Varese's Ionisation and Ecuatorial
Electronic music relies on different techniques and concerns than traditional acoustic music, most notably the exploration of sound color.
edgard varèse • ionisation • electronic music • experimental music • keith fullerton whitman
Electronic music relies on different techniques and concerns than traditional acoustic music, most notably the exploration of sound color.
edgard varèse • ionisation • electronic music • experimental music • keith fullerton whitman
Dick Clark - American Bandstand
Best known for American Bandstand, Dick Clark may be America's biggest music icon.
dick clark • richard wagstaff clark • bandstand • rock music • dance
Best known for American Bandstand, Dick Clark may be America's biggest music icon.
dick clark • richard wagstaff clark • bandstand • rock music • dance
Women of Music History, Part IV - Ruth Crawford Seeger
The name Seeger is well-known by many, but this Seeger- Ruth Crawford Seeger- is not as well known. After reading this article, you'll wonder why!
seeger • music • political • 1930s • depression
The name Seeger is well-known by many, but this Seeger- Ruth Crawford Seeger- is not as well known. After reading this article, you'll wonder why!
seeger • music • political • 1930s • depression
Author Colette Biography
Brief biography of 20th-century French author Sidonie Gabrielle Colette.
author colette biography • colette and gigi • colette works • ravel and colette • sidonie gabrielle colette
Brief biography of 20th-century French author Sidonie Gabrielle Colette.
author colette biography • colette and gigi • colette works • ravel and colette • sidonie gabrielle colette
Composer Franz Lehar
Brief biography of Franz Lehár, leading composer of light operettas, extremely famous for The Merry Widow. His waltz 'Gold and Silver' is also often recorded.
franz lehar • austrian composer • operetta composer • the merry widow • johann strauss
Brief biography of Franz Lehár, leading composer of light operettas, extremely famous for The Merry Widow. His waltz 'Gold and Silver' is also often recorded.
franz lehar • austrian composer • operetta composer • the merry widow • johann strauss
Equines, Humans Get Mosquito Virus
While equine and human encephalitis cases were recorded this year, an outbreak of hoof-and-mouth disease in Minnesota received little public notice.
contract mosquito viruses • equine fatal virus • 2007 la crosse encephalitis • 2007 equine encephalitis eee • transmission hoof and mouth disease
While equine and human encephalitis cases were recorded this year, an outbreak of hoof-and-mouth disease in Minnesota received little public notice.
contract mosquito viruses • equine fatal virus • 2007 la crosse encephalitis • 2007 equine encephalitis eee • transmission hoof and mouth disease
Jean Sibelius Biography
The life and works of Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius, famous for orchestral piece Finlandia and Symphony No.5.
jean sibelius • jan sibelius biography • life and works of sibelius • finnish composer • sibelius finlandia
The life and works of Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius, famous for orchestral piece Finlandia and Symphony No.5.
jean sibelius • jan sibelius biography • life and works of sibelius • finnish composer • sibelius finlandia
Nella Larsen
Read Nella Larsen's novels for her take on women's sexuality, race, and the African-American middle class.
nella larsen • harlem renaissance • quicksand • passing • women's writing
Read Nella Larsen's novels for her take on women's sexuality, race, and the African-American middle class.
nella larsen • harlem renaissance • quicksand • passing • women's writing
Nyepi: Bali’s New Year’s Day
Bali, home to Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Chinese, devotes no less than 4 public holidays to New Year's celebrations.
nyepi bali new year's day 2008 • indonesia tourism info day of silence • hindu melasti or mekiyis or melis • tawur agung kesanga ogoh-ogoh • pecalang undeng destar
Bali, home to Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Chinese, devotes no less than 4 public holidays to New Year's celebrations.
nyepi bali new year's day 2008 • indonesia tourism info day of silence • hindu melasti or mekiyis or melis • tawur agung kesanga ogoh-ogoh • pecalang undeng destar
Relaxation Technique – History
Historically, meditative practices were associated with Eastern religions. Today, health care practitioners and scientists espouse the benefits of relaxation techniques.
relaxation • technique • history of massage • how to relax • history of relaxation
Historically, meditative practices were associated with Eastern religions. Today, health care practitioners and scientists espouse the benefits of relaxation techniques.
relaxation • technique • history of massage • how to relax • history of relaxation
Sir William Walton
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
Summer in the City: Los Angeles
In Los Angeles this summer head for Malibu, Venice and Santa Monica, where there are beaches for surfing and sunbathing, but piers, boardwalks, and the Getty Villa too.
los angeles • summer beaches • california • venice and santa monica • getty villa malibu
In Los Angeles this summer head for Malibu, Venice and Santa Monica, where there are beaches for surfing and sunbathing, but piers, boardwalks, and the Getty Villa too.
los angeles • summer beaches • california • venice and santa monica • getty villa malibu
The Jazz Singers
Dianne Reeves brings jazz to the big screen in Good Night And Good Luck - others, though, were there before her.
dianne • reeves • good • night • and
Dianne Reeves brings jazz to the big screen in Good Night And Good Luck - others, though, were there before her.
dianne • reeves • good • night • and
The Wizard of Oz on Radio
L. Frank Baum's Oz books have been adapted multiple times for radio. The most famous was a 1930s serial adaptation sponsored by Jell-O.
wizard of oz • wizard of oz on radio • jell-o wizard of oz • topsy turvy time • great wishy woz
L. Frank Baum's Oz books have been adapted multiple times for radio. The most famous was a 1930s serial adaptation sponsored by Jell-O.
wizard of oz • wizard of oz on radio • jell-o wizard of oz • topsy turvy time • great wishy woz
Ivy Green
Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. At her birthplace home, Ivy Green, she learned her first word and the formed a background to become a writer and speaker that would influence the lives of people around the world.
ivy green • helen keller • birthplace • home • biography
Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. At her birthplace home, Ivy Green, she learned her first word and the formed a background to become a writer and speaker that would influence the lives of people around the world.
ivy green • helen keller • birthplace • home • biography
More Jazz Greats!: Part 2 of 2
Jazz Greats are presented in a ready to go lesson at this site. Come on in and enjoy the music, images and lots more!
jazz • fatha hines • fats waller • louis armstrong • duke ellington
Jazz Greats are presented in a ready to go lesson at this site. Come on in and enjoy the music, images and lots more!
jazz • fatha hines • fats waller • louis armstrong • duke ellington
Robert Penn Warren Birthplace
America's first poet laureate was born in a red brick "railroad bungalow" in Guthrie, Kentucky. This home is open for public tours.
robert penn warren • birthplace • guthrie kentucky
America's first poet laureate was born in a red brick "railroad bungalow" in Guthrie, Kentucky. This home is open for public tours.
robert penn warren • birthplace • guthrie kentucky
The 20 Greatest of the Best Picture Oscar Winners
Of the 71 Best Picture winning films, what are the 20 greatest of those films?
71 best picture winning films oscars • top 20 list oscar winning best pictures • godfather • schindlers list • the godfather part ii
Of the 71 Best Picture winning films, what are the 20 greatest of those films?
71 best picture winning films oscars • top 20 list oscar winning best pictures • godfather • schindlers list • the godfather part ii
The Fair Lady – Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn’s life could be a movie with her struggle to become an actress and to survive the WWII. She was the voice of children through UNICEF.
audrey hepburn • born audrey kathleen van heemstra ruston brussels • secret messenger for the resistance holland • lambert ballet school london • my fair lady
Audrey Hepburn’s life could be a movie with her struggle to become an actress and to survive the WWII. She was the voice of children through UNICEF.
audrey hepburn • born audrey kathleen van heemstra ruston brussels • secret messenger for the resistance holland • lambert ballet school london • my fair lady
"Buddy"
The idea of dogs as "man's best friend" is not new, but the idea of dogs being "man's eyes" is.
buddy • seeing eye dogs • morris frank • the seeing eye • german shepherds
The idea of dogs as "man's best friend" is not new, but the idea of dogs being "man's eyes" is.
buddy • seeing eye dogs • morris frank • the seeing eye • german shepherds
1960 (Part II: Motown)
This week, we take a look at Motown's beginnings, mainly around 1960. We see how Berry Gordy Jr got his start, founded the company, met Smokey Robinson and gained success.
motown • 1960 • rock history • berry gordy jr. • marvelettes
This week, we take a look at Motown's beginnings, mainly around 1960. We see how Berry Gordy Jr got his start, founded the company, met Smokey Robinson and gained success.
motown • 1960 • rock history • berry gordy jr. • marvelettes
A Foodlover's Guide to Great Eating in Chicago
Taste of Chicago is not only a July bash in Grant Park. It's also a nonstop citywide feast of authentic Chicago-style hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and stuffed pizza.
chicago-style hot dogs • polish sausage • stuffed pizza • ribs • italian beef
Taste of Chicago is not only a July bash in Grant Park. It's also a nonstop citywide feast of authentic Chicago-style hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and stuffed pizza.
chicago-style hot dogs • polish sausage • stuffed pizza • ribs • italian beef
Bio of Chet Baker, a Jazz Legend
Chet Baker was a star in the 1950's but drug addiction threatened to ruin his career. He found redemption in his later years and is much remembered and loved to this day.
life of chet baker • jazz music stars • tragic death of musician • jazz trumpet player • my funny valentine
Chet Baker was a star in the 1950's but drug addiction threatened to ruin his career. He found redemption in his later years and is much remembered and loved to this day.
life of chet baker • jazz music stars • tragic death of musician • jazz trumpet player • my funny valentine
Celebrate Lei Day in Hawaii
Lei Day celebrates Hawaiian culture throughout the islands with lei-making competitions, traditional dances, chants, songs, handcrafts, food vendors and other activities.
queen kapi'olani park • honolulu • waikiki • lei-making competition • lei making styles
Lei Day celebrates Hawaiian culture throughout the islands with lei-making competitions, traditional dances, chants, songs, handcrafts, food vendors and other activities.
queen kapi'olani park • honolulu • waikiki • lei-making competition • lei making styles
Classic Authors: Virginia Woolf
A brief biography of Virginia Woolf.
virginia woolf • insanity • leonard woolf • novelist • classic author
A brief biography of Virginia Woolf.
virginia woolf • insanity • leonard woolf • novelist • classic author
Conception of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
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