Articles related to "1938"
"Far Away Places:" Anschluss, Munich and Labour, 1938, Part II
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
hitler • munich • neville chamberlain • czechoslovakia • blackpool declaration
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
hitler • munich • neville chamberlain • czechoslovakia • blackpool declaration
"Far Away Places:" Anschluss, Munich and Labour, 1938, Part III
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
labour • labor • munich • chamberlain • hitler
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
labour • labor • munich • chamberlain • hitler
"Far Away Places," Anschluss, Munich and Labour, Part I
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
anschluss • munich • hitler • austria • invasion
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
anschluss • munich • hitler • austria • invasion
Coelacanth: The Living Fossil
For years scientists believed that the coelacanths had become extinct at the end of the Cretaceous. This "living fossil" caused quite a stir.
coelacanths • ichthyology • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • devonian period
For years scientists believed that the coelacanths had become extinct at the end of the Cretaceous. This "living fossil" caused quite a stir.
coelacanths • ichthyology • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • devonian period
Halloween
More than six decades after Orson Welles' 1938 broadcast, and with full knowledge of its history, those news bulletins can still chill the blood.
frontier theory • frontiers • space • mars • martians
More than six decades after Orson Welles' 1938 broadcast, and with full knowledge of its history, those news bulletins can still chill the blood.
frontier theory • frontiers • space • mars • martians
Lou Gehrig's Salary Cut
The Iron Horse had a poor 1938, batting .295 with 29 home runs, 114 RBIs, and a .523 slugging average. For most players, that would be a nice season, but not for Gehrig.
lou gehrig's salary cut • yankees' iron horse • off season • henry louis gehrig • gehrig considered indestructible
The Iron Horse had a poor 1938, batting .295 with 29 home runs, 114 RBIs, and a .523 slugging average. For most players, that would be a nice season, but not for Gehrig.
lou gehrig's salary cut • yankees' iron horse • off season • henry louis gehrig • gehrig considered indestructible
US Horse Marines
The US Marine Corps used horses often over the course of their service. The golden age of these Horse Marines was 1909-1938.
horse marines • china marines • china horse marines • 4th marines • united states marine corps
The US Marine Corps used horses often over the course of their service. The golden age of these Horse Marines was 1909-1938.
horse marines • china marines • china horse marines • 4th marines • united states marine corps
Labour and the Outbreak of War, Summer 1939, Part I
Part I of a two-part series on the final few months before World War II broke out, concluding the very long series on this site about Labour and Appeasement during the 1930s.
Part I of a two-part series on the final few months before World War II broke out, concluding the very long series on this site about Labour and Appeasement during the 1930s.
German Command and Control
One of the most important weaknesses inherent in the armed forces of the Third Reich lay in the peculiar military command structure that evolved during the course of the war. The Byzantine organization that developed under Hitler's leadership created the complete lack of strategic direction that became a hallmark of Nazi militarism.
hitler • german • germany • third reich • military
One of the most important weaknesses inherent in the armed forces of the Third Reich lay in the peculiar military command structure that evolved during the course of the war. The Byzantine organization that developed under Hitler's leadership created the complete lack of strategic direction that became a hallmark of Nazi militarism.
hitler • german • germany • third reich • military
Construction of Grand Coulee Dam
It took time to get funding to build Grand Coulee Dam. But once federal money was reserved for the project, construction got under way. Even so, it still took 7 years.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington state • u.s. bureau of reclamation • mwak
It took time to get funding to build Grand Coulee Dam. But once federal money was reserved for the project, construction got under way. Even so, it still took 7 years.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington state • u.s. bureau of reclamation • mwak
Frankoma Pottery
Frankoma pottery is considered by many to be America's foremost earthenware and has become very collectible. Learn about its origin and the reasons for its popularity.
frankoma • pottery • american crafts • earthenware • oklahoma
Frankoma pottery is considered by many to be America's foremost earthenware and has become very collectible. Learn about its origin and the reasons for its popularity.
frankoma • pottery • american crafts • earthenware • oklahoma
Jackson Pollock
Article on American abstract artist Jackson Pollock.
jackson pollock jackson pollock was born on ja • 1912 in cody • wyoming. his family moved right after his birth t • california and subsequently moved to phoenix • arizona and riverside
Article on American abstract artist Jackson Pollock.
jackson pollock jackson pollock was born on ja • 1912 in cody • wyoming. his family moved right after his birth t • california and subsequently moved to phoenix • arizona and riverside
Jazz Greats!: Part 1 of 2
Here are some great jazz lessons on some jazz greats! Music, images, test, articles, and lots more!
jazz • greats • louis armstrong • duke ellington • fats waller
Here are some great jazz lessons on some jazz greats! Music, images, test, articles, and lots more!
jazz • greats • louis armstrong • duke ellington • fats waller
Silk and Nylon Stockings
The Pearl Harbor attack halted the flow of Japanese silk and the government directed nylon into the production of military items, leaving women with cotton stockings.
silk and nylon stockings • cotton stockings • dupont • wallace hume carothers • nylon day
The Pearl Harbor attack halted the flow of Japanese silk and the government directed nylon into the production of military items, leaving women with cotton stockings.
silk and nylon stockings • cotton stockings • dupont • wallace hume carothers • nylon day
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett Fever
Vivien Leigh became America's sweetheart when she smile from the screen during "Gone With the Wind"....and while onscreen she shone with vitality and joy, offscreen she was plagued by personal demons and mental instability that eventually destroyed her.
vivien leigh laurence olivier act star movie gone
Vivien Leigh became America's sweetheart when she smile from the screen during "Gone With the Wind"....and while onscreen she shone with vitality and joy, offscreen she was plagued by personal demons and mental instability that eventually destroyed her.
vivien leigh laurence olivier act star movie gone
Moscow Metro Tour: Dark Blue Line
Architectural and artistic highlights, history behind some of stations on the Dark Blue Line of the Moscow Metropolitan, the transport web of the Russian capitol
russia • metro • world metros • underground • moscow
Architectural and artistic highlights, history behind some of stations on the Dark Blue Line of the Moscow Metropolitan, the transport web of the Russian capitol
russia • metro • world metros • underground • moscow
Were the Interwar Years Truly a Slump?, Part I (book review)
Part 1 of a two part essay looking at the Interwar period-- the period between WWI and WWII-- in the context of Britain's society and economy. I look at four historians who debate the question of whether the period should be considered a "slump."
interwar period • economy • britain • slump
Part 1 of a two part essay looking at the Interwar period-- the period between WWI and WWII-- in the context of Britain's society and economy. I look at four historians who debate the question of whether the period should be considered a "slump."
interwar period • economy • britain • slump
Clergy's Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
jehovah's witnesses and persecution • bible and jehovah's witnesses • nazis and jehovah's witnesses • supreme court cases and jehovah's witnesses • jehovah's witnesses in georgia
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
jehovah's witnesses and persecution • bible and jehovah's witnesses • nazis and jehovah's witnesses • supreme court cases and jehovah's witnesses • jehovah's witnesses in georgia
Stan Lee Returns
Stan Lee returns - this time on the internet at both Stan Lee.com and at Stan Lee.net. Will they succeed? Hey, it's Stan the Man. The one-man promotional machine. Can he fail?
stan • lee • returns • this • time
Stan Lee returns - this time on the internet at both Stan Lee.com and at Stan Lee.net. Will they succeed? Hey, it's Stan the Man. The one-man promotional machine. Can he fail?
stan • lee • returns • this • time
Summer Fun with Archie and Casper!
Archie Betty Veronica Jughead Moose Ethel Casper, Baby Huey, Little Lulu, Dot, Hot Stuff, Richie Rich, kids wb Warner Brothers funny comic web sites
archie comics • harvey comics • kids wb • websites • web sites
Archie Betty Veronica Jughead Moose Ethel Casper, Baby Huey, Little Lulu, Dot, Hot Stuff, Richie Rich, kids wb Warner Brothers funny comic web sites
archie comics • harvey comics • kids wb • websites • web sites
Superman's Super-Custody battle!
Superman's Super-Custody battle!
superman • custody • battle • dc comics • jerry siegel
Superman's Super-Custody battle!
superman • custody • battle • dc comics • jerry siegel
The Best Original Songs Selected by the Academy -- A Look Back
The recent rules issued by the Academy for the upcoming 72nd Annual Academy Awards talk about the changes to the music categories. A look back at the choices Oscar has made in selecting the Best Original Songs from motion pictures over the history of the awards!
best original songs academy • official rules upcoming 72nd annual academy awards • dramatic scoring musical/comedy scoring combine in • original song score oscar returns since 1984 • original score substantial body music dramatic und
The recent rules issued by the Academy for the upcoming 72nd Annual Academy Awards talk about the changes to the music categories. A look back at the choices Oscar has made in selecting the Best Original Songs from motion pictures over the history of the awards!
best original songs academy • official rules upcoming 72nd annual academy awards • dramatic scoring musical/comedy scoring combine in • original song score oscar returns since 1984 • original score substantial body music dramatic und
William B. Davis, Cigarette-Smoking Man from the X-Files
A brief profile of the Canadian actor William B. Davis, the Cigarette-smoking man from the X-Files and the trivia question.
william • davis • x-files
A brief profile of the Canadian actor William B. Davis, the Cigarette-smoking man from the X-Files and the trivia question.
william • davis • x-files
Top 15 Mystery Novels of All Time
The Mystery Guild of America has listed the top mystery novels of all time. Below are the top 15 on the list. There are the predictable favorites and a few surprises.
mystery novels • top mystery books • top mystery novels • crime books • mystery guild of america list
The Mystery Guild of America has listed the top mystery novels of all time. Below are the top 15 on the list. There are the predictable favorites and a few surprises.
mystery novels • top mystery books • top mystery novels • crime books • mystery guild of america list
Oscar Trivia: Test Your Movie Knowledge
More interesting Oscar trivia! Find out the two Oscar categories in which no women have ever been nominated! Try to guess first!
oscar trivia movie knowledge • five individuals won back to back oscars • three films longest run more than three half hours • oscar ceremony longest in history • who has hosted the oscar telecast the most
More interesting Oscar trivia! Find out the two Oscar categories in which no women have ever been nominated! Try to guess first!
oscar trivia movie knowledge • five individuals won back to back oscars • three films longest run more than three half hours • oscar ceremony longest in history • who has hosted the oscar telecast the most
Busiek's Marvels and American Superheroes
This is the first part of a series. It references many events throughout comic book history, so spoilers ahead.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
This is the first part of a series. It references many events throughout comic book history, so spoilers ahead.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
Francis Poulenc of 'Les Six'
Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')
francis poulenc • poulenc biography • poulenc works • francis poulenc gloria • poulenc stabat mater
Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')
francis poulenc • poulenc biography • poulenc works • francis poulenc gloria • poulenc stabat mater
George Orwell Life and Works
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
International Workers'/Labor Day
"May Day," 1 May, is International Workers' Day, when many all over the world (with some notable exceptions) celebrate the successes of the labor movement.
may 1 day • labor labour international workers' • eight-hour workday labor movement • us federation organized trades labor unions • events of 1886
"May Day," 1 May, is International Workers' Day, when many all over the world (with some notable exceptions) celebrate the successes of the labor movement.
may 1 day • labor labour international workers' • eight-hour workday labor movement • us federation organized trades labor unions • events of 1886
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Samuel Barber, American Composer
Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.
samuel barber • samuel barber brief bio • samuel barber american composer • samuel barber adagio for strings • samuel barber dover beach
Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.
samuel barber • samuel barber brief bio • samuel barber american composer • samuel barber adagio for strings • samuel barber dover beach
Tintin and I airs on PBS tonight
Documentary on Tintin creator Hergé airs on PBS on Tuesday, July 11th at 10 pm, ET, PT.
tintin and i • hergé • georges remi • documentary • graphic novel
Documentary on Tintin creator Hergé airs on PBS on Tuesday, July 11th at 10 pm, ET, PT.
tintin and i • hergé • georges remi • documentary • graphic novel
Classic Authors: Flannery O'Connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
andalusia • milledgeville • lupus • flannery o'connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
andalusia • milledgeville • lupus • flannery o'connor
Mastroianni and Loren
The cinematic pairing of Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren.
tracy scarpino • scarpino • marcello mastroianni • sophia loren • ettore scola
The cinematic pairing of Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren.
tracy scarpino • scarpino • marcello mastroianni • sophia loren • ettore scola
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
The Nation Celebrates the Birth of "Papa"
Exciting events are scheduled for the 100th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's birth.
ernest hemingway • hemingway centennial birthday celebration • hemingway birthplace house • hemingway-pfeiffer museum and educational center • international hemingway festival
Exciting events are scheduled for the 100th anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's birth.
ernest hemingway • hemingway centennial birthday celebration • hemingway birthplace house • hemingway-pfeiffer museum and educational center • international hemingway festival
Trees: The Gift of Love - III
Trees can supply a merger of love, good wishes and functional design in a home landscape. Here are some examples of what I've planted.
landscaping@suite101 • landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans
Trees can supply a merger of love, good wishes and functional design in a home landscape. Here are some examples of what I've planted.
landscaping@suite101 • landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans
"In the Mood"
A brief history of Joe Garland.
joe garland • in the mood • saxophone • bass • baritone
A brief history of Joe Garland.
joe garland • in the mood • saxophone • bass • baritone
A Closer Look at Best Actor in a Leading Role
It's time to analyze another Academy Award category throughout history, this week we look at the Best Actor category.
best actor in a leading role • academy awards best actor oscar • academy award category throughout history • best actor oscar two years in a row spencer tracy • tom hanks won back-to-back best actor oscars for p
It's time to analyze another Academy Award category throughout history, this week we look at the Best Actor category.
best actor in a leading role • academy awards best actor oscar • academy award category throughout history • best actor oscar two years in a row spencer tracy • tom hanks won back-to-back best actor oscars for p
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
Alvin Buck Jones
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
alvin “buck” jones • former nhl defensman played with thedetroit red wi • toronto maple leafs • nhl • united states hockey league
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
alvin “buck” jones • former nhl defensman played with thedetroit red wi • toronto maple leafs • nhl • united states hockey league
American Soprano Alma Gluck
A brief look at the life and career of Alma Gluck, one of the most famous sopranos of the early twentieth century.
alma gluck • efrem zimbalist • marcella sembrich • jean dereszke carry me back to old virginny • metropolitan opera company
A brief look at the life and career of Alma Gluck, one of the most famous sopranos of the early twentieth century.
alma gluck • efrem zimbalist • marcella sembrich • jean dereszke carry me back to old virginny • metropolitan opera company
Banshee - Ghost, faerie, or something else?
The Banshee - part ghost, part faerie, and a baffling link between worlds.
banshee • bean sidhe • ireland • families • irish-american
The Banshee - part ghost, part faerie, and a baffling link between worlds.
banshee • bean sidhe • ireland • families • irish-american
Busiek's Marvels and the Golden Age
While Kurt Busiek's "Marvels" may be fiction, it can also be seen as a history lesson.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
While Kurt Busiek's "Marvels" may be fiction, it can also be seen as a history lesson.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
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