Almanac highlights for August 24 2024 and notable birthdays
Almanac notes mark the 237th day of 2024 and 66th of summer. It lists today’s birthdays including Jorge Luis Borges Vince McMahon Paulo Coelho Mike Shanahan Mike Huckabee Stephen Fry Cal Ripken Jr Jared Harris Marlee Matlin Reggie Miller Ava DuVernay Dave Chappelle Rupert Grint. It also recalls Edison’s 1891 Kinetograph patent and DuVernay’s quote about trying new paths. The entry notes five recognized dwarf planets Pluto Ceres Eris Haumea Makemake and places the moon phase between Aug 19 and Aug 26.
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Jaime Harrison’s American dream at the Democratic confab
Washington Post columnist recounts Jaime Harrison, a South Carolina native and DNC chair, sharing his rise from a foreclosed mobile home to Yale and Georgetown, aided by mentors and family. The piece highlights perseverance, racial barriers, and a hopeful, only in America narrative.
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Reagan film review highlights Quaid’s nuanced portrayal
The biopic on Ronald Reagan opens August 30 after delays. Dennis Quaid avoids caricature, captures Reagan’s essence with makeup and voice. The film traces his life from birthplace to Western arms talks and a pivotal meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev, balancing humor and history.
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Reagan film portrait echoes era defining leadership
Cal Thomas argues the Reagan biopic accurately portrays his toughness, humor, and respectful approach to adversaries. The piece contrasts it with The Iron Lady, praising Reagan’s role in ending the Cold War and urging viewers under and over 40 to learn from his leadership and diplomacy with Thatcher and the pope. Readers may email Cal Thomas at caeditors tribpub.com.
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Harris era in focus as first female VP candidate faces election test
The piece traces history of women atop major parties ticketing and weighs Kamala Harris potential to defy past trends. It recalls Palin Ferraro Clinton episodes, notes Harris exciting Chicago convention reception, and cites ABC_WaPo_Ipsos polling favoring her on personal traits while Democrats seek a different outcome this time.
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