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David Broder on the 1968 DNC - video

This writer is grateful for the Washington Post. Aside from their politics, they perform a great public service by offering one of the finest web sites and allowing folks like me to share in their quest for understanding.
David Broder is a professional journalist who has been around a long time. This writer has been a [...]



Elvis Presley - Amazing Grace (Videos)

Truly amazing, we were graced with Elvis. Elvis Presley came into my life through Ed Sullivan. The Sunday evening custom in our home was chocolate cupcakes with white icing while we watched Ed Sullivan.
My older brothers and I could not sit still on the old wood floor - while my mother and father wondered what [...]



George Wallace Tie - 1968

Son,
As I said before, I collect political campaign paraphernalia. Some people have asked to see a picture of my George Wallace tie from the 1968 Presidential election. Here is the tie with a 1988 campaign button for Jesse Jackson. I had to attach them because of the striking contrast.

What do you suppose this tie is [...]



Politics of Racism, 1903, 1968, 1988, 2008

Son,
I collect political memorabilia. As I looked through my junk last night I realized how much we have changed.
I have a George Wallace neck tie from his 1968 run at the Presidency. It is a thin white tie with bold red letters horizontally positioned that reads Wallace ‘68. Twenty years ago I attached a campaign [...]