George M. Cohan Father of American Musical Comedy
The World Almanac notes George M. Cohan as the father of American musical comedy. It recalls his 1941 Medal of Honor from President Roosevelt for World War I songs Over There and You're a Grand Old Flag. Cohan intensely patriotic, claimed July 4 as his birthdate.
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George M. Cohan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cohan
Profile of Lynden Pindling New Bahamian Prime Minister
Lynden Oscar Pindling, leader of the Bahamas after independence, is profiled as a pragmatic, witty figure focused on attracting foreign investment and tourism while avoiding radical change or racial conflict. The piece notes his humble background, island life, family, modest habits, and tastes in cars and dress, with admiration for Sidney Poitier.
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Bahamas
Lynden C. Pindling
Britain
United States
Canada
Pindling
Lyndon Oscar Pindling
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Exodus
Cuba
Havana
China
Soviet Union
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Kemp’s Bay
Andros Island
Iinsing Jonestituency
Marguerite McKenzie
Sidney Poitier
Poiter
Flip Wilson
Toyota
Ford Ltd
Mondale urges Canada route delay for Alaska oil pipeline
Sen. Mondale charges oil companies sparked energy crises and seeks a pause on Alaska pipeline action to study Canada’s Mackenzie Valley route. He backs an 11 month NAS study comparing economic environmental and security factors while pressuring immediate talks with Canada.
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Walter F. Mondale
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Canada
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Mondale
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National Academy of Sciences
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Russell B. Long
D-La
United States
Mike Gravel
Alaska
New Jersey Supreme Court
Edward M. Kennedy
Mass
Senate Antitrust Subcommittee
Morris K. Udall
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