Archive for July, 2023

A FEMALE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

Geraldine Ferraro's legacy - nj.com
Geraldine Anne Ferraro (August 26, 1935 – March 26, 2011)

Walter Mondale, the leading Democratic presidential
candidate, announced that he has chosen Representative
Geraldine Ferraro of New York as his running mate in 1984.

Ferraro, a daughter of Italian immigrants, had previously
gained recognition as a vocal advocate of women’s rights
in Congress. Ferraro became the first female vice presidential
candidate to represent a major political party.

The history of the women nominated for vice president | CNN Politics
Then-Democratic presidential candidate, ex-VP Walter
Mondale introduces his running mate, Rep. Geraldine
Ferraro, before the Democratic convention.

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PRIME MURDER SUSPECT HAS DIED AT 76

It Smells Like Almonds… | Stacey Dillion

James Lewis wearing an "I love NYC" T-shirt

Police have reported the longtime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol
murders
that killed seven people in three days, sparking
nationwide panic, has died. 

James Lewis (above) passed away at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sunday. 

Cambridge Police Superintendent Frederick Cabral said in a
statement,
"Following an investigation, Lewis’ death was
determined to
 
be not suspicious." Lewis repeatedly denied
being the Tylenol killer.

The Tylenol Murders: Still Unsolved After 34 Years | Chicago, IL Patch

Study finds that Tylenol may make you take more risks

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

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CBOHANNON
CAMILLE BOHANNON

July 11, 1914: Babe Ruth made his major league debut. He debuted as a pitcher for the Boston Red ...

On July 11, 1914, in his major league debut, George Herman “Babe” Ruth pitches seven strong innings to lead the
Boston Red Sox over the Cleveland Indians, now known
as the Cleveland Guardians), 4-3.

Babe Ruth In Red Sox Jersey by Vintage Baseball Posters | Babe ruth, Red sox nation, Boston red ...
George Herman "Babe" Ruth
(February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948)

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‘’M*A*S*H” MEMORABILIA TO BE AUCTIONED

Alan Alda, military tags and boots
Alan Alda is auctioning off his boots and military dog tags
from his time on "M*A*S*H." (AP)

Forty years after "M*A*S*H" ended, Alan Alda kept some
priceless memorabilia.

The combat boots and dog tags that Alda wore while
portraying the surgeon "Hawkeye" Pierce on the beloved
show has
gone up for auction to support a charity he is
passionate about.

10 Craziest TV Series Disney is Getting in the Fox Deal | The Nerdy

"M*A*S*H" cast

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MARINE CORPS DOES NOT HAVE A LEADER

Photo of Gen. Berger testifying at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger.  

PENTAGON – The U.S. Marine Corps does not have a confirmed
leader for the first time in 164 years, following Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger’s relinquish-of-command
ceremony held Monday and Berger’s private retirement
ceremony.

The last time the Marines were without a confirmed leader was
1859 following the sudden death of Commandant Archibald
Henderson.
(FOX NEWS)

Pin by Nat'l Museum of the Marine Cor on Commandants of the Marine Corps | Marine corps, Marines ...

Archibald Henderson (January 21, 1783 – January 6, 1859)

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