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A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MOMENT
Americana
John Wayne and Son
Classic very old footage of New York City (year not identified)
Alan Freed | Disc Jockey | The first to coin the phrase,”rock and roll” on public radio
He was the first to coin the phrase,”rock and roll” on public radio, a term to describe the genre of music style. He is one of several key individuals who helped bridge the gap of segregation among young teenage Americans.
Explore America
Visit Fenway Park in Boston
The Redwood Trees in California
Bill Veeck – Baseballs Promotional Maverick
Bill Veeck – Baseballs Maverick
As owner of the Indians, Browns and White Sox, Bill Veeck consistently broke attendance records with pennant-winning teams, outrageous door prizes, enthusiastic fan participation and ingenious promotional schemes. He introduced the concept of honoring fans, a midget player (Eddie Gaedel), Bat Day, Fireworks, exploding scoreboards and player names on backs of uniforms.
While employed in various capacities by the Chicago Cubs, Bill Veeck Jr. was responsible for the planting of ivy on Wrigley Field's outfield wall in September 1937.
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Documentary of the Day
The Top 100 News Stories of the Twentieth Century | In the United States and worldwide
Collectible Editions
You have a choice of three versions of our collectible edition to select from. 52-pages, 100-pages (special oversized edition) and our 104-page version (hard cover). Enjoy your stroll down memory lane!
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