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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

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Day in History

“The Pentagon Papers” Published by The New York Times

Leaked secrets about Vietnam War create an uproar

1d ago

Except from a printed legal document

1d ago

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Rock On

Celebrating American Rock Bands with American Place Names

’60s and ’70s bands that were named after their U.S. locales

5d ago

Celebrating American Rock Bands with American Place Names

5d ago

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

“We All Have an End-of-Life Journey”

Hospice nurse Julie McFadden puts death in perspective

6d ago

“We All Have an End-of-Life Journey”

6d ago

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Day in History

America’s First Drive-In Theater

Popularity of drive-ins peaked in late 1950s — early 1960s

Jun 6

Several cars facing a large outdoor movie screen

Jun 6

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Fanfare

How to Ruin a Disney Classic

The original “Lady and the Tramp” from 70 years ago should have been left alone

Jun 5

How to Ruin a Disney Classic

Jun 5

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Are Boomers Defined by Brands?

You are what you eat, drink, wear and drive, aren’t you?

Jun 2

Are Boomers Defined by Brands?

Jun 2

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Rock On

The British Invasion from “A” to “Z”

The Animals and The Zombies followed The Beatles with U.S. hits

May 28

The British Invasion from “A” to “Z”

May 28

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Our Safety Net Has a Giant Hole In It

Americans are concerned about Social Security and Medicare

May 26

Our Safety Net Has a Giant Hole In It

May 26

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The Album Cafe

Don McLean: No One-Hit Wonder

His second album goes beyond “American Pie”

May 23

Don McLean: No One-Hit Wonder

May 23

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Nothing Was Better Than Saturday

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

May 20

Nothing Was Better Than Saturday

May 20

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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