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Here's what we now know: John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas by Mafia contract killers hired by Louisiana mob boss Carlos Marcello. Kennedy was killed in that city because it was the only place in the country where a crime of that magnitude could be committed without fear of punishment. Long-time local district attorney Henry Wade, an LBJ crony who would have sole jurisdiction over the prosecution of those responsible, had been corrupted by the local Civello crime family. Lyndon B. Johnson, while a U.S. senator during the 1950s, had accepted bribes from the same mobsters so that they could avoid deportation.

A gripping, behind-the-scenes account of the personalities and contending forces in Tokyo during the volatile decade that led to World War II, as seen through the eyes of the American ambassador who attempted to stop the slide to war. In 1932, Japan was in crisis. Naval officers had assassinated...

A revealing and controversial account of the events surrounding Pearl Harbor. Pulitzer Prize - winning author John Toland presents evidence that FDR and his top advisors knew about the planned Japanese attack but remained silent. Infamy reveals the conspiracy to cover up the facts and find scapegoats for the greatest disaster in United States military history. New York Times best-seller.

Dive into a poignant historical narrative that combines a comprehensive overview with personal accounts from those who experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Published in 1992, this work is part of the U.S. Governments U.S. Marine Corps World War II Commemorative Series. - Summary by David Wales.

Forbidden conversations with adult industry stars. Banned stories, real voices, no topic off limits.

Pearlcast is the podcast of Pearls and Irritations.In our first mini-series, we take a look at The Dismissal, and talk to the people that know its full story best - John Menadue, Professor Jenny Hocking, and Brian Toohey.

Christmas 1941 came little more than two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The shock - in some cases overseas, elation - was worldwide. While Americans attempted to go about celebrating as usual, the reality of the just-declared war was on everybody’s mind. United States troops on Wake Island were battling a Japanese landing force and, in the Philippines, losing the fight to save Luzon. In Japan, the Pearl Harbor strike force returned to Hiroshima Bay and toasted its sweeping success.

Welcome to the Pearls & Politics Podcast where we are polished and poised for greatness and impact! My name is Kahalah and I am an attorney, former politician, advocate and your host.Pearls & Politics Podcast began as a vision. And, it is now a platform for the empowerment of women and the uplifting of our communities. Our informative yet entertaining episodes will bring special guests discussing groundbreaking and relevant content ranging from education and financial literacy to the legislative process and rocking your vote in this year’s elections. Oh, and rest assured, we are not all ...

Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." History would prove him correct; the events of that day - when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor - ended the Great Depression, changed the course of FDR's presidency, and swept America into World War II. In Pearl Harbor, acclaimed historian Steven M. Gillon provides a vivid, minute-by-minute account of Roosevelt's skillful leadership in the wake of the most devastating military assault in American history. FDR proved both decisive and deceptive, inspiring the nation....

Pearl Notes is an open forum, urban-minded, American talk show that knows neither conversational boundaries or norms. Each episode, Black Pearl & C-Note will offer up ideas, issues, current events, and mindsets that are affecting not only the minority communities in the United States, but people across the country. Mixing intelligent conversations with quick-witted banter, and unrepentant views, Pearl & C-Note, will present politics, religion, societal norms, and more through the eyes of those that either have different views or does not believe in them. By the end of each show, the viewers ...

Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (1912-1993) was an international celebrity in her youth. But in 1963, the year of the Profumo Affair, the 11th Duke of Argyll shocked the country when he alleged that his adulterous wife had slept with over 80 men behind his back. The duke won a divorce, and Margaret was abandoned by most of her friends. Lyndsy Spence tells a tragic story of the life and downfall of this fascinatingly complex woman, and shows how she fell victim to a cruel husband, harsh social mores, and an unforgiving class.

Architects of Soul" hosted by "The Soul Brothers," Max and Mello, is a groundbreaking show where the hosts are not just historians or commentators, but active participants in the very evolution of Soul music as the group "Soul & the New Vibe." Not a mere music appreciation program but an intimate, first-hand exploration of legacy, struggle, and creation. It's a testament to the power of artistic expression, the struggles for creative and financial independence, and the enduring legacy that continues to shape contemporary music, including their own.Core Pillars: * The Soul Brothers: Max and ...

Welcome to this episode of Pumps, Pearls & Politics! We’re a perfectly powerful combination of caramel, mocha, and chocolate sistahs, bearers of the pearls, walkers in pumps, on a womanist foundation, while chatting it up about this life in North Carolina, and the world – and always finding the politics in it all. Pumps, Pearls & Politics, centers the power and passion of Black Women in North Carolina not only at the polls but also in the State’s economy. But, fret not, our savvy sassy sistah diva politicos, we’ll also adorn and sprinkle our conversations with a national scene flavor ...

The Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast is a collaboration between Elesa Dillon of Southern Jewelry News and Guy Pineda of Jewelry Store Marketers. The duo interview key people in the industry to reveal nuggets of knowledge to help jewelers improve their businesses through marketing, sales, product knowledge, customer service, and much more. The interviews and more lively and fun so that it is entertaining and educational at the same time.

The definitive and dramatic account of what became known as ""Operation Vengeance"" -- the targeted kill by U.S. fighter pilots of Japan's larger-than-life military icon, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the naval genius who had devised the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. “AIR RAID, PEARL HARBOR...

For three years, all eyes (and ears) were turned toward Covid-19. And for three years, Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr cut through the fearmongering and misinformation to bring listeners the truth about the coronavirus—with informed commentary, helpful context and reporting from only the most credible sources. Now, the duo is hunting for the truth about the U.S. medical system in their new show “Medicine: The Truth.” Together, they’ll follow the facts, call out the lies, and help listeners understand what’s holding back our nation’s health.

"In Pearl Harbor Visit, a Symbol of Reconciliation in Japan" is from the December 24, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Motoko Rich and Gardiner Harris and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Shinzo Abe to Become First Japanese Leader to Visit Pearl Harbor" is from the December 05, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Soble and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Joel and Ella run down the big news in pro wrestling and banter about what's happening on their favourite TV shows! Join them twice a week for all your professional wrestling chatter.On Wednesday, they cover the big news stories, and Saturdays are all about wrestling TV talk. Join Joel & Ella every week for a laugh, some insight, and two voices sharing passionate views on pro wrestling (and Ella's awful food takes). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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