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New biopic 'Jimmy' celebrates Jimmy Stewart's World War II service

Actor Jimmy Stewart, thanks to movies such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Shop Around the Corner, and The Philadelphia Story, had the reputation early in his career as the everyman in Hollywood, someone to whom most audiences could relate. Actor Jimmy Stewart, thanks to movies such as Mr.…

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When America Knew What It Was Defending

I recently took my son to Poster House in New York City, a wonderful little museum in Chelsea devoted to the history and power of posters. I actually collect vintage travel posters, so I have been visiting for quite some time.…

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