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John Newberry Medal, www.greatamericanthings.net

The Newberry Medal for Children’s Literature

Posted by on Feb 27, 2012 in Featured, Kids Stuff | Comments Off on The Newberry Medal for Children’s Literature

The worst thing about children’s books is that everyone thinks they can...

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The Premiere of The Jazz Singer, www.greatamericanthings.net

The Jazz Singer, the First “Talkie”

Posted by on Feb 25, 2012 in Featured, Film, History | Comments Off on The Jazz Singer, the First “Talkie”

Let’s clear up one common misunderstanding up front. When Al Jolson said,...

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Guitar Legend Dick Dale, www.greatamericanthings.net

Dick Dale, Surf Music Pioneer

Posted by on Feb 23, 2012 in Featured, Music | Comments Off on Dick Dale, Surf Music Pioneer

You may remember Dick Dale from the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino’s...

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The Washington Monument, www.greatamericanthings.net

Washington Monument

Posted by on Feb 21, 2012 in Architecture, Featured | Comments Off on Washington Monument

George Washington was a good man, a bold leader, and a brave soldier. He was a...

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Actor George Clooney, www.greatamericanthings.net

George Clooney

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in Actor, Featured | Comments Off on George Clooney

It’s hard not to like George Clooney. He could be making a good living as...

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Dilbert by Scott Adams, www.greatamericanthings.net

Dilbert

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Americana, Featured | Comments Off on Dilbert

Everyone who has worked in an office knows how accurate Dilbert is. The...

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“My Girl,” The Temptations

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 in Featured, Songs | 1 comment

I’d like to know how many times I danced to this song during my teenage...

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P.F. Chang's, www.greatamericanthings.net

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Posted by on Feb 15, 2012 in Featured, Food | Comments Off on P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Okay, let’s get out of the way what P.F. Chang’s isn’t. It...

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An Affair to Remember, www.greatamericanthings.net

An Affair to Remember

Posted by on Feb 14, 2012 in Featured, Film | 2 comments

Is An Affair to Remember (1957) the most romantic movie ever made? The American...

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Destin, Florida, www.greatamericanthings.net

Destin, Florida

Posted by on Feb 13, 2012 in Featured, Travel | Comments Off on Destin, Florida

Some of America’s best white sand beaches with aqua water are along the...

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