Review of William Manchester’s The Glory and the Dream
Alameda County Librarian Tom Creighton reviews William Manchester’s massive 11 300 page history spanning the low mood era through Watergate. The critique notes Manchester’s popular prose, broad themes from the bonus marchers to Roosevelt, and detailed coverage of radio, the hula hoop, World War I entry, and lasting societal impacts.
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Manchester’s World War I History and the American Durability
A reviewer surveys Manchester’s broad history from the low mood era through the war years to Watergate. The work traces American resilience amid crises, rationing, shipyards, victory gardens, and a rapid postwar scientific rise, ending with a harsh national mood and a recurring pattern of crises and prevail.
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Toyon Branch installs new officers at Castlewood
Children’s Hospital Medical Center Oakland recently installed new officers at a luncheon at Castlewood Country Club Pleasanton. Alfred Wardley executive vice president and Dorothy Reilly secretary of Toyon, Robin Nelson chairwoman, Joan Houle treasurer Alma Berndrouth Margaret Kingery and Mary Ann Stoermer held officer roles. A boutique gift earned over $135 with proceeds directed to the Oakland facility.
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