“Hair today, gone tomorrow”
During the early 1950’s, all American men were required to register for the draft, and many were called to serve. Elvis was no exception. Inducted into the Army in...
A question from tomorrow's voters
In 1956 Walt Disney wrote Vice President Richard Nixon and asked for an interview for a television program.
“A real naval hero”
Commander Charles A. Iarrobino described Lieutenant John K. Koelsch as “a real naval hero” in this letter dated June 3, 1954. Iarrobino recommended that Koelsch...
A request that’s completely aboveboard
A recession in the 1980s, with high inflation and soaring mortgage rates, caused a slump in the home-building industry and left companies bankrupt and many workers...
A request that’s completely aboveboard
A recession in the 1980s, with high inflation and soaring mortgage rates, caused a slump in the home-building industry and left companies bankrupt and many workers...
Above and beyond the call of duty
This memorandum, dated December 20, 1954, from Marine Corps Major James V. Wilkins to the Secretary of the Navy describes Lieutenant John K. Koelsch’s brave deeds...
Accommodating Taft
Even in an era before obesity became a national health concern, President William Howard Taft seemed larger than life. During his Presidency, 1909-13, the 340 pounds...