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Hemingway and Faulkner in twentieth century literature. Frank Lloyd Wright and I.M. Pei in architecture. The romanticism of Andrew Wyeth and the innovation of Andy Warhol. We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Americans in the arts.
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics
Stan Lee single-handedly changed the concept of “superhero,” and in so doing changed modern American culture. Lee, who cut his...
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Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck
It’s one of the saddest stories in American literature. Of Mice and Men, a John Steinbeck novella, deals with friendship, race,...
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Washington Monument
George Washington was a good man, a bold leader, and a brave soldier. He was a great Virginian, and he set the precedents that helped our...
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Man of La Mancha
“Let’s make a musical out of a 17th century book called Don Quixote.” (crickets) Well, they did – and Man of La...
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The Dakota, New York City
Yes, it’s where John Lennon lived when he was shot in 1980, and Yoko lives there still. But The Dakota’s history, beauty, and...
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Flatiron Building, New York City
Not as tall as the Empire State Building or as graceful as the Chrysler Building, the Flatiron nevertheless stands as one of...
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“Oklahoma!,” Rodgers & Hammerstein
Mr. Rodgers, please meet Mr. Hammerstein. You’ve worked well with separate partners, but the stars have aligned for the two of you to...
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Emily Dickinson
Not often we go back to the 19th century for our selections, so when we do, you know it must be worthy. Certainly, Emily Dickinson is one...
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A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line was the first play I ever saw on Broadway. It was in the mid-80s, I think, in the middle of its streak of 6,137...
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Stephen King’s “The Stand”
I love to read, but I’m the first to admit that my reading list wouldn’t impress my literary friends. The highest compliment I...
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