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Good evening, friends. Jack here, easing into a fresh calendar page with you. On this date, the country has often paused, taken a breath, and looked ahead with hope. One piece tonight about a New Year’s moment from back when made me think of my dad polishing his shoes before the parade. Did you ever start a year thinking this one might be different? |
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#1 · This Date Back Then
A quick hop back to one real moment from the golden years that had folks talking.
1959, Alaska and Hawaii Join the Union
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On January 1, 1959, Alaska officially became the 49th state, with Hawaii following later that year. Folks woke up to a bigger map and a bigger sense of country. It meant two new stars coming soon. Click to see photos and details from that historic day. |
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#2 · The Car We All Wanted
Slip back into the driver’s seat of the American machines we circled in the brochures.
1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop 
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The 1966 Mustang hardtop listed around $2,500 new, depending on options. Today, a clean one can fetch $30,000 or more. That long hood and short deck never got old. Click to see specs, colors, and brochure shots. |
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#3 · Corner of America
One small patch of town that shows how everyday America grew up around us.
Main Street, Anytown USA, 1962
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A two lane Main Street, angled parking, and a drugstore on the corner. In 1962, this was Saturday afternoon. Today, the same block looks sharper but quieter. |
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#4 · The Ad You Still Quote
A commercial or print ad whose lines still pop into your head at the oddest times.
Coca-Cola, “Things Go Better With Coke” 
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This 1960s Coke campaign ran for years and crossed radio, TV, and print. It was hummed in kitchens and garages alike. Click to watch the original spot. |
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#5 · Where Are They Now?
Checking in on the faces, shows, and products we grew up with to see where life carried them.
Linda Evans of “Dynasty” 
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In the 1980s, Linda Evans was one of TV’s most recognized faces. Today, she lives quietly, writes, and pops up for special interviews. Click to read where life took her. |
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#6 · Your Memory
A shared moment from you, the reader that could have come from any of our family albums.
New Year’s Day at the Diner 
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Tonight’s ‘Your Memory’ comes from Carol M. in Ohio, remembering a 1974 New Year’s breakfast at the local diner after church. Coffee was strong, plans were simple, and everyone knew your name. |
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#7 · Nightcap Quote
One last quote from a familiar voice to end the night right.
A Word from Will Rogers 
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Tonight’s quote comes from Will Rogers, who once said, “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” It still fits a New Year. learn more about them here. |
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See you tomorrow. Same time, same station. – Jack |
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