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Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood

Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood

Stroll down memory lane with this unique book that reminisces about the beloved brands of the 50s and 60s.

2019

Barry Silverstein

Barry Silverstein

Stories

Published in

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Nothing Was Better Than Saturday

In the 1950s, the sixth day of the week was magical

2d ago

Nothing Was Better Than Saturday

2d ago

Published in

Day in History

First Transatlantic Solo Flights

Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart both crossed the Atlantic exactly five years apart

3d ago

Man standing in front of airplane; woman sitting in cockpit of airplane

3d ago

Published in

Day in History

U.S. Declares War on Mexico

The conflict added to U.S. territory, but helped spark the Civil War

May 13

“U.S. Dragoons, Cutting Their Way Through A Mexican Ambuscade.” Print shows American cavalry using swords and pistols to escape an ambush by Mexican soldiers during the Mexican War.

May 13

Published in

Rock On

The Black and White Legacy of Doo-Wop

How two successful singing groups, one Black and one white, helped keep this musical genre alive

May 10

The Black and White Legacy of Doo-Wop

May 10

Published in

Fanfare

How Did They Do That?

Disney+ series uncovers how George Lucas and Industrial Light & Magic pioneered special effects

May 8

How Did They Do That?

May 8

Published in

The Album Cafe

Psyched About “Surrealistic Pillow”

It’s still the best album by Jefferson Airplane

May 6

Psyched About “Surrealistic Pillow”

May 6

Published in

Day in History

Four Students Killed at Kent State

National Guardsmen open fire on anti-war protestors

May 4

Female college student kneels near slain student at Kent State University on May 4, 1970

May 4

Published in

Day in History

Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Explodes

Could it happen again?

Apr 26

Scene of burning buildings at Chernobyl nuclear reactor site.

Apr 26

Published in

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

What are the Key Concerns of American Retirees?

Results of a respected national survey were just released

Apr 24

What are the Key Concerns of American Retirees?

Apr 24

Published in

The Album Cafe

Remembering Jim Croce

“Photographs & Memories” demonstrates his timeless talent

Apr 24

Remembering Jim Croce

Apr 24

Barry Silverstein

Barry Silverstein

Book Author

Author and retired marketing pro. I write about brands, people and pop culture with an eye on history. Please visit my website: www.barrysilverstein.com

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