Postcard History

December 15, 2025

Tag: Glenn Miller

  • The White Cliffs of Dover

    The White Cliffs of Dover

    Ray Hahn

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    Composed by Walter Kent, 1941Lyrics by Nat BurtonFirst recording by vocalist Vera Lynn IN MEMORIUMVera Lynn1917-2020The Voice of England’s Unofficial HymnThe White Cliff of Dover There’ll be bluebirds overThe white cliffs of Dover, Tomorrow, just you wait and see.There’ll be love and laughterAnd peace ever after.Tomorrow, when the world is free.The shepherd will tend his…

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Past Article

September 21, 2025 2 Comments
Postcards that were once magazine covers are numerous and fun to collect because there is a wonderful backstory for each one. “Answers” magazine is a fabulous case study of turn of the century culture, humor, and what it takes to get a “rise” out of the public.

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