‘A is for Atom’

November 18th, 2008 |

This animated educational film give a nifty and fun background on what atomic energy is, how it works, and all the wonders it could bring to society, if only bureaucrats, environmentalists and all those naysayers would get out of the way. Produced by GE in 1952.

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‘Introducing the TV Remote Control’

October 22nd, 2008 |

Back when TV really mattered, you had to get up to change channels! Not anymore with the newest convenience from the world of 1961 called a ‘remote control.’ It all seems pretty technical, we doubt this fad will last.

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‘Your Life Work: Automotive Service’

October 5th, 2008 |

Ever wonder how fun it would have been to work in the exciting field of automotive repair during the 1940’s? This film will give you insight in the fun, and fundamentals of fixing vehicles, back in the day when nobody had a crankin’ sound system, Ipod interface, GPS or even spinning rims.

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‘Your Life Work: The Electrician’

October 3rd, 2008 |

A shocking look into the world of electricians and their work, circa 1942. You’ll get a jolt out of all the different jobs electricity has created in the world, with people needed to run and repair such equipment as as newfangled radio transmissions, teletypes and assembly line automation!

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1952 “Ike for President” ad

April 15th, 2008 |

“I Like Ike,” one of the more memorable ads, and jingles, to help propel a candidate into office. This early tv ad ran during the first Eisenhower presidential campaign, in 1952.

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