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Barry Kibrick: ‘Love Your Mistakes’
“Mistakes are your best assets. They hone your skills and develop your creativity. Don’t be afraid to make them, the more the merrier.” From Barry Kibrick Eric Metaxas the right-wing author and radio talk show host, once said when he was talking about one of his books and I’m paraphrasing: “We’re all a bunch a screw […]
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US News: Opinion: Eric Schnurer: Why Ending Poverty May Require an Entrepreneurial Approach
US News: Opinion: Eric Schnurer: Why Ending Poverty May Require an Entrepreneurial Approach I agree with Eric Schnurer that the private sector should be involved in fighting poverty in America. Things like grants and subsidies to train low-income low-skilled adults … Continue reading
James Miller Center: President Lyndon Johnson: Remarks on Decision to Not Seek Reelection in 1968
When President Lyndon Johnson decided not to run for reelection in March of 1968, the United States was very divided, but they were united around the fact that they didn’t like Lyndon Johnson as their President. His approval rating was … Continue reading
The New Republic: Opinion: Mike Konczal: War on Poverty Turns 50: Three Lessons For Progressives Today
The New Republic: Opinion: Mike Konczal: War on Poverty Turns 50: Three Lessons for Progressives Today This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger This really should be lessons for today’s so-called Progressives. I’m looking for a … Continue reading
Bob Parker: CBS News 1968- A Year That Changed America
Source:Bob Parker– from CBS News’s 1978 documentary about the year 1968. Source:The Daily Press “1968 A Year that Changed America with Harry Reasoner. A look back on the year 1968, produced by CBS News in 1978.” From Bob Parker “Time Magazine … Continue reading
Posted in American History, The Daily Press
Tagged 1968, 1978, Amazon, America, Asia, CBS News, Democratic Party, Harry Reasoner, Lyndon Johnson, Lyndon Johnson Administration, Lyndon Johnson Presidency, Lyndon Johnson White House, President Lyndon Johnson, Texas, The 1960s, The 1970s, The White House, TIME, TIME Magazine, U.S. Government, United States, Vietnam, Vietnam War, Washington, Washington DC
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The Film Archives: John Kerry- ‘How do You Ask The Last Man to Die For a Mistake’
Source:The Film Archives– U.S. Naval Lieutenant John F. Kerry, testifying in front of Congress in 1971, about the Vietnam War. Source:FRS FreeState “John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is an American politician who is the 68th and current United … Continue reading
Posted in American History, FRS FreeState
Tagged 1971, 92nd Congress, America, Asia, C-SPAN, John Kerry, John Kerry's Senate Foreign Relations Committee Testimony, Lyndon Johnson, Lyndon Johnson Administration, Lyndon Johnson Presidency, Lyndon Johnson White House, NBC News, President Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon Administration, Richard Nixon Presidency, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, The 1970s, U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, U.S. Senate, United States, Veterans Against The Vietnam War, Vietnam, Vietnam War, Vietnam War Veterans, Washington, Washington DC
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Democratic Media: ‘1960 DNC: John F. Kennedy Teams Up With Rival Lyndon B. Johnson’
Source:Democratic Media– U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) accepting the 1960 Democratic Party nomination for President, in Los Angeles, California. Source:FRS FreeState “JFK’s choice of LBJ helps to deliver Texas and shows running mates can help win elections.” From Democratic … Continue reading
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Tagged 1960, America, California, Center Left, Democratic Party, John F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy For President, Liberals, Los Angeles, Lyndon Johnson, Lyndon Johnson For President, Massachusetts, Progressives, Progressivism, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon For President, Ronald Wade Collections, Senate Democrats, Texas, The 1960 Presidential Election, The 1960s, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate, United States
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Inside App: ‘President Lyndon Johnson Signs Medicare Law’
Source:Inside App– President Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat, Texas) signing President Harry Truman’s idea into law, in 1965. Source:FRS FreeState “The Medicare and Medicaid bill passes both houses of congress by an overwhelming vote. President Johnson signs it into law on … Continue reading
Posted in American Presidents, FRS FreeState
Tagged 1965, 89th Congress, America, Center Left, Democratic Party, Fair Deal, Great Society, Harry Truman, Harry Truman Administration, Harry Truman Presidency, Health Care, Health Insurance, Lyndon Johnson, Lyndon Johnson Administration, Lyndon Johnson Presidency, Medicare, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, Senior Citizens, Texas, The 1960s, The White House, U.S. Congress, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, United States, Washington, Washington DC
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C-SPAN: Q&A With Brian Lamb- Mick Caouette on Hubert Humphrey: ‘The Art of The Possible’
Source:CSPAN– Brian Lamb, interviewing Mick Caoette about his documentary about Hubert H. Humphrey. Source:FRS FreeState “Film producer Mick Caouette speaks to Q&A about his documentary, “Hubert H. Humphrey: The Art of the Possible.” Program from Sunday, February 6, 2011.” From CSPAN … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964 Civil Rights Act, America, Brian Lamb, C-SPAN, Center Left, Civil Rights Movement, CSPAN, Democratic Party, Hubert Humphrey, Hubert Humphrey's Career, Hubert Humphrey's Life, Lyndon Johnson, Lyndon Johnson Administration, Lyndon Johnson Presidency, Lyndon Johnson White House, Mick Caouette, Minnesota, President Lyndon Johnson, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, Q&A, The 1960s, The 1970s, The Art of The Possible, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate, United States, Vice President of the United States, Vietnam, Vietnam War, Washington, Washington DC
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