Politics & Culture
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Campaign History, Politics & Art, Civil Rights History,
Music & Politics, Protest History, Politics & TV, etc.

Art, Satire, Politics “Enemy of the President” 1970s Cartoonist Paul Conrad draws the ire of Richard Nixon.		Campaign Music “I’m A Dole Man” 1996 A 1960s’ soul song becomes Bob Dole campaign music.
Music & Republican Wrath “White Rabbit” Grace Slick: 1960s Jefferson Airplane song drew political fire from Nixon-Agnew-Linkletter.		Bush-Koizumi Visit “They Go To Graceland” White House outing Geo. Bush & prime minister Junichiro Koizumi visit Elvis home, July 2006.
Publishing & Politics “The Pentagon Papers” 1967-2018 A ‘freedom-of-the-press’ story that also includes a Steven Spielberg film.		Politics & Culture “Street Smarts” The Rise of Elizabeth Warren She knows Wall Street’s secrets and how to make structural change.
Publishing & Politics “Nader’s Raiders” 1968-1974 Ralph Nader’s student “study groups” turned Washington inside-out.		Politics & Celebrity “Barack & Bruce” 2008-2012 Bruce Springsteen & other celebrities helped President Obama win re-election.
Road to the White House “JFK’s 1960 Campaign” Primaries & Fall Election The historic campaign, with city-by-city itinerary — and lots of photos.		Politics & Culture “JFK’s Pacific Swim” August 1962 A surprise “Presidential swim” by John F. Kennedy at Santa Monica,CA.
Politics & Hollywood “1968 Presidential Race” Republicans Film star John Wayne & others in Hollywood turned out for Republicans.		Politics & Music “I Won’t Back Down” 1989-2008 George W. Bush was among those ‘backing down’ from using a Tom Petty tune.
Music, Politics, Big Biz “Paradise” John Prine-1971 A country song about strip mining, coal power, & demise of Paradise, KY		Politics, Celebrity, Music “Linda & Jerry” 1971-1983 The lives of Jerry Brown and Linda Ronstadt during the 1970s.
Politics & Celebrity “The Jack Pack” Pt.1: 1958-60 Frank Sinatra’s “Rat Pack” cavort with & campaign for JFK in his White House bid.		Politics & Celebrity “The Jack Pack” Pt. 2: 1961-64 Good times JFK Inaugural is followed by some falling out and tragic endings.
Publishing & Politics “Power in the Pen” 1962-1963 Silent Spring creates political firestorm, White House report & Congressional hearings.		Politics & Television “Brian’s Song” 1977-2012 Brian Lamb’s C-SPAN opens up Congress; brings new citizen participation.
Kent State Shootings “Four Dead in O-hi-o” May 1970 Kent State shootings follow Richard Nixon’s invasion of Cambodia.		Campuses Erupt “Kent State Reaction” Seattle: May 1970 Student protests exploded across America reacting to Kent State shootings.
Music & Politics “Barracuda Politics” 2008 Sarah Palin campaign music at Republican convention riles rock group, Heart.		Music & Politics “Reagan & Springsteen” 1984 How Bruce Springsteen’s music became part of a Ronald Reagan speech.
Icons & Advertising “JFK, Pitchman?” 2009 A popular ex-President is used in print & TV ads to sell Omega watches.		TV & Politics “The Frost-Nixon Biz” 1977-2009 The multi-media cottage industry that followed the Frost/Nixon interviews.
Democrats & Culture “FDR & Vanity Fair” 1930s Magazine cover art & stories feature FDR & New Deal programs.		Democrat Campaigns “1968 Presidential Race” Celebrity Democrats Paul Newman & friends jump into the political fray of 1968.
Video Clip “Daisy Girl Ad” 1964 LBJ’s TV ad of 1964 campaign began use of negative campaign ads.		Daisy Girl Story “LBJ’s Atomic Ad” 1964 ‘Daisy Girl’ TV ad story, its controversy, and Goldwater’s reaction.
Music for Democrats “I Won’t Back Down” 1989-2008 Tom Petty’s “fighter’s song” is a favorite among Democrats		Bradley-for-President Bill Bradley 1960s-2009 He rose to the U.S. Senate & Presidential politics from his basketball values.
RFK History “1968 Presidential Race” Democrats Story includes RFK bid for nomination & June 1968 assassination.		RFK History “RFK in Brooklyn” 1966-1972 Robert F. Kennedy gave hope to urban poor of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Campaign Ad History “Endorsing Jimmy Carter” Mary Tyler Moore: 1980 TV star gives a strong womens’ pitch for re-electing Jimmy Carter.		First Lady History “Jackie & The Twist” 1960-1963 Jackie Kennedy helped bring the new dance to White House & nation.
Democrats at Work “The Kefauver Hearings” 1950-1951 Televised Senate hearings brought Mafia figures into American homes.		Musician & Democrat “Orleans-to-Congress” 1972-2011 John Hall, of rock group Orleans, served 2 terms in Congress.
Commemorating JFK “JFK’s Texas Statue” Ft. Worth: 2012 A Texas tribute site honors a memorable visit on a fateful day.		Commemorating RFK “RFK in Brooklyn” 1966-1972 A Robert F. Kennedy memorial & 1960s history on Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Books By Democrats “Profiles in Courage” 1954-2008 The best-selling book that helped give Jack Kennedy national notice.		Road to the White House “JFK’s Early Campaign” 1957 After a brush with 1956 V.P. slot, JFK sets sights on 1960 presidential run.
Road to the White House “JFK’s Early Campaign” 1958 As JFK wins big in U.S. Senate re-election, he also campaigns nationally.		Road to the White House “JFK’s Early Campaign” 1959 In the 3rd year of his “unofficial campaign,” JFK is front-runner.