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- "Popular Science," December 1940 - <em>Popular Science</em> provided information about scientific and technological advancements. In the early 1900s articles about the automobile -- and its driver -- became commonplace in the monthly's pages. In this December 1940 issue, readers learned about new car models, gained maintenance and safety tips, and discovered how drivers cope with 'traffic jitters.'
- December 01, 1940
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"Popular Science," December 1940
Popular Science provided information about scientific and technological advancements. In the early 1900s articles about the automobile -- and its driver -- became commonplace in the monthly's pages. In this December 1940 issue, readers learned about new car models, gained maintenance and safety tips, and discovered how drivers cope with 'traffic jitters.'
- "Newsweek," September 13, 1982 - In the 1980s, efforts by organizations, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), focused attention on the human cost of drunk driving. Drunk driving and the loss of life could no longer be tolerated. This shift in American attitudes was highlighted on the cover of this September 13, 1982 issue of <em>Newsweek</em>.
- September 13, 1982
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"Newsweek," September 13, 1982
In the 1980s, efforts by organizations, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), focused attention on the human cost of drunk driving. Drunk driving and the loss of life could no longer be tolerated. This shift in American attitudes was highlighted on the cover of this September 13, 1982 issue of Newsweek.
- "Time" Magazine, April 6, 1959 - George Romney, chairman and president of American Motors Corporation, made waves in the auto industry with his vocal criticism of the large cars he dismissed as "gas-guzzling dinosaurs." He championed AMC's small Rambler American and coined the term "compact car" to describe it. Romney later went into politics and served as Michigan's governor from 1963 to 1969.
- April 06, 1959
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"Time" Magazine, April 6, 1959
George Romney, chairman and president of American Motors Corporation, made waves in the auto industry with his vocal criticism of the large cars he dismissed as "gas-guzzling dinosaurs." He championed AMC's small Rambler American and coined the term "compact car" to describe it. Romney later went into politics and served as Michigan's governor from 1963 to 1969.
- Life Magazine, Bound Volume, October-December 1967 -
- October 1967 - December 1967
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Life Magazine, Bound Volume, October-December 1967
- "The Saturday Evening Post," February 10, 1951 - The <em>Saturday Evening Post</em> relied on a number of cover artists throughout its history to engage people to leaf through the magazine's pages. Time has expired in this illustration by cover artist George Hughes. The conflicted policeman struggles to issue a parking ticket under the soulful stares of three innocent children.
- February 10, 1951
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"The Saturday Evening Post," February 10, 1951
The Saturday Evening Post relied on a number of cover artists throughout its history to engage people to leaf through the magazine's pages. Time has expired in this illustration by cover artist George Hughes. The conflicted policeman struggles to issue a parking ticket under the soulful stares of three innocent children.
- "Popular Science," March 1949 -
- March 01, 1949
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"Popular Science," March 1949
- Bound Volume, The Ladies' Home Journal, 1896-1897 -
- December 1896 - November 1897
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Bound Volume, The Ladies' Home Journal, 1896-1897
- Periodical, "Ebony," January 1986 - Since 1945, <em>Ebony</em> has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- January 01, 1986
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Periodical, "Ebony," January 1986
Since 1945, Ebony has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- Magazine, "Labor Defender; Special Scottsboro - Convention Issue," October 1932 - In 1931, nine black youths were unjustly accused of raping two white women in Alabama. White juries quickly convicted and sentenced eight of the defendants to death. The cover of this 1932 issue of the Labor Defender, a publication of the International Labor Defense, contains a plea for public support from the mother of two of the "Scottsboro Boys."
- October 01, 1932
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Magazine, "Labor Defender; Special Scottsboro - Convention Issue," October 1932
In 1931, nine black youths were unjustly accused of raping two white women in Alabama. White juries quickly convicted and sentenced eight of the defendants to death. The cover of this 1932 issue of the Labor Defender, a publication of the International Labor Defense, contains a plea for public support from the mother of two of the "Scottsboro Boys."
- "Ebony" Magazine, "The Black Revolution," August 1969 - In 1969, Ebony published this special issue to examine the various facets of Black Revolution and Black Power. A number of authors from Bayard Rustin to Huey Newton offered their visions for African Americans continuing to struggle with inequality in America.
- August 01, 1969
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"Ebony" Magazine, "The Black Revolution," August 1969
In 1969, Ebony published this special issue to examine the various facets of Black Revolution and Black Power. A number of authors from Bayard Rustin to Huey Newton offered their visions for African Americans continuing to struggle with inequality in America.