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President Lyndon Baines Johnson in Dayton
The next Commander in Chief in our Presidential Series is the 36th POTUS, President Lyndon Baines Johnson. President Johnson is described as one the most politically astute and canny politicians of the 20th century. He began his political career in … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged 1960 presidential election, 1964 presidential election, civil rights, Goldwater, Kennedy, LBJ, President Johnson, presidents, US Presidents, Vietnam, war on poverty
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UFOs, Unicorns and other spooky things
Late October is filled with thoughts of ghouls and goblins. Last year we published photos of trick-or-treaters and Halloween costumes. This year we looked for photos and stories related to mythical creatures and aliens. We actually found quite a lot … Continue reading
Kennedys in Dayton
No political family has captured the national attention like the Kennedys. The family boasts numerous senators, successful businessmen, and a US President. The focus of this installment of the DDN Presidential Series is JFK and the Kennedy family. Because of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bobby Kennedy, Dayton Courthouse, Jack Ruby, JFK, John F. Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy assassination, Kennedy family, Lee Harvey Oswald, Oswald, presidents, Ted Kennedy, UD Fieldhouse, US Presidents
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