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A Finalist in the Stanley and Stella Shouting Contest

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio presents a feature on Tennessee Williams' famous play. Includes pictures, clips from the movie version, and interesting history of the writing and filming of this ground-breaking work.
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Digital History

Digital History: Formation of Modern American Mass Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A mass culture developed in America in the 1920s due to several factors. Read about the influence of radio, movies, and spectator sports in the adoption of common speech. Find out about the creativity of the time in literature and music.
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Pbs American Masters: Will Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most popular men in America during his time, Will Rogers was a film star, author, radio performer and vaudeville actor among other things. This PBS page offers a look at his life.
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Gene Autry Entertainment: Gene Autry: America's Favorite Singing Cowboy

For Students 9th - 10th
Deemed the official website of Gene Autry, this site provides a century of information including movie and TV clips, recordings, radio interviews, a timeline of personal appearances, family information, and the beloved Cowboy Code.
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Digital History

Digital History: Prosperity: Fact or Myth [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the reasons for the booming economy in the United States in the 1920s. Can the seeds for the Great Depression be seen in the fruit of the economy? [pdf]
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Scene From 'Wild Style' Movie

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio explores the history of the break dancing phenomenon of the 1980s and how this style of dancing survives today.
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Rock Steady on 'Wild Style' Movie Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio explores the history of the break dancing phenomenon of the 1980s and how this style of dancing survives today.
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Dedication Ceremony for the Hollywoodland Sign

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site National Public Radio offers the history of the famous Hollywood sign that has beckoned people to California, Los Angeles, movie-making, and potential stardom since 1923.
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Tennessee Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio presents a feature on Tennessee Williams' famous play. Includes pictures, clips from the movie version, and interesting history of the writing and filming of this ground-breaking work.
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Hollywoodland Realty Building

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site National Public Radio offers the history of the famous Hollywood sign that has beckoned people to California, Los Angeles, movie-making, and potential stardom since 1923.
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Mack Sennett

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site National Public Radio offers the history of the famous Hollywood sign that has beckoned people to California, Los Angeles, movie-making, and potential stardom since 1923.

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