July 27, 2024
Tag: Lawrence Welk
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Lawrence Welk – Musician and Showman!
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One of America’s best known entertainment personalities was the son of a North Dakota farmer. In a time of innocence and naiveté, but also when guile and deceit were not unknown, Lawrence Welk showed his contemporaries how the American Dream was supposed to work. Hard work pays; so does decency and honesty. Duane Stabler tells…
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June 1, 2022 11 Comments
Coney Island Part 2 continues as a tie between Year 3 and Year 4 of Postcard History. This part will look at the rides and amusements, examine the “freak shows,” and account for the inevitable decline. Then it will answer the most important question: What was Coney Island’s favorite food?