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Author Archives: Ken Dowell
A good doc is hard to find.
Documentaries worth seeing. Continue reading
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Tagged Cutting Through Rocks, documentaries, film reviews, movies, Natchez, Wild Inside
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Atlantic City: An Ocean View of History
A turn-of-the-century amusement pier and a haunted lighthouse.
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Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Jersey shore, Atlantic City, Steel Pier, beaches, resorts, casinos, Boardwalk Hall, Claridge, Absecon Lighthouse
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You Don’t Have to be Irish to Hang at the National Gallery in Dublin
European and British Art at the National Gallery of Ireland
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He’s a liar. He’s a grifter. He’s a bully. He’s President!
A review of Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump Continue reading
The Irish Art Room
Irish artists at the National Gallery of Ireland Continue reading
24 Hours in Dublin
Some art, some history, some stout Continue reading
The Congressional Hall of Shame: Preston Brooks
The first blows of the Civil War were struck with a cane. Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Charles Sumner, Civil War, Congress, history, Preston Brooks, slavery, South Carolina
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The Congressional Hall of Shame: James Traficant
The vote to expel James Traficant from Congress: 420-1 Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Congress, corruption, history, James Traficant, Tea Party, Youngstown
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The Congressional Hall of Shame: Theodore G. Bilbo
A man whose bigotry was so legendary Pete Seeger sang a song about it. Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Congress, history, Mississippi, racism, Theodore Bilbo, white supremacy
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The Congressional Hall of Shame: B.H. Roberts
Three wives were two too many for this elected rep. Continue reading
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Tagged B.H. Roberts, church of Latter Day Saints, history, House of Representatives, Mormons, polygamy, Utah
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