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Decade - 1940s
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How were haldeman and erlichman connected to Nixon?
H.R. Haldeman was Nixon's White House Chief of Staff. John Ehrlichman was Nixon's Chief Domestic Affairs Advisor. Togerther they were his two top aides.
The US organized their early air force as a part of the US Army. Their aircraft was identified as by the type and model number. One type of airplane was a Pursuit plane and they were identified by "P" such as the P-40.
A monoplane is an airplane with a single wing as compared to a Biplane. The very first fighters were biplanes in WW1 and soon after that. So the first single wing figher planes could be referred to as "pursuit monoplane". One of the first US monoplane fighters was the P-26 Pea Shooter.
Who are five Famous actresses of 1930s?
There were many. Little Shirley Temple, Bette Davis, Mae West, Katherine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Myrna Loy, Greta Garbo, Carole Lombard, Vivien Leigh, Norma Shearer, Jean Harlow, Claudette Colbert, Barbara Stanwyck, Lauren Bacall, Ida Lupino, Janet Gaynor, Joan Crawford, Marie Dressler, Alice Faye, Ginger Rogers, Jeanette MacDonald, Veronica Lake, Deanna Durbin, Marlene Dietrich. Most of these actresses are survivors of the silent era for many of the silent era, their careers were cut short by the invent of "talkies." I am providing you with a website where you can read about movie making in the 1930's.
Where did people store food in 1940?
In 1940, frozen food was very rare. Food was either fresh, canned, smoked or dried. Some foods might be kept cool in the icebox- a few had refrigerators- but most food would be stored in a pantry or cupboard.
What is the significance of May 1948 in the film 'The Coming Convergence'?
One will find written in Matthew 24 and Mark 13 the following:
28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: 29 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. 30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.
What generation was Jesus referring to? The generation of the fig tree.
Jesus was referring us to the prophecy of Jeremiah, one can find written in chapter 24. This is why the date of 14 May 1948 became important as it was the date the prophecy of Jeremiah 24 was fulfilled, and the final generation of this earth iteration commenced. There are three lengths of generations given in in biblical text, these are not absolutes as we must watch for the other signs given to come to pass as well. Those generations are given in Psalm 90 and Genesis 16 and are 70, 80, and 120 years respectively.
Name 3 European dictators and the countries they controlled during the 1920's-1940's?
I know of 2 for sure. 1) Benito Mussolini - Itlay and 2)Adolf Hitler - Germany there was also... 3) Joseph Stalin - soviet union 4]hideki tojo - japan
How much is a singer sewing machine made in the 1940s to 1950's in amazing condition?
i think its made out of metal .
thnx
What leisure activities grew in popularity during the 1920s?
leisure grew because of factories, when fctories where invented people would work for them which meant that people would get money to be able to spend on trips to the seaside and do activities.
What musical instruments were used in the 1940's?
music of the 1940's was called "Big Band Swing" Trumpets, Bass, Piano,
Saxaphone, and Singers were common. Look up "popular instruments of the 1940's" for more results
The Great Purge was to eliminate what?
It was to persecute members of the Communist party and the Red Army leadership. Orchestrated by Stalin between 1936-38, it also involved widespread repression of peasants.
What do robbers look like in 1849?
they walked around with bandanas and cowboy hats (either that or i dont know)
What rock 'n' roll songs were there in the 1940s?
There were no rock 'n' roll songs in the 1940s. The birth of rock 'n' roll music happened in the mid-1950s. Rock 'n Roll is held to have been born when Rock Around the Clock became the national #1 in June of 1955. But there was plenty of Proto-Rock in the Late Forties. Check out Wynonie Harris, he was probably the best of the bunch. And the Proto-Rock of the early Fifties, like Jackie Branston, The Crows, and The Chords, is quite good, and well worth a listen.
Name one reson big bands of the 1940s died out?
There were a number of factors.
As with any musical style, peoples' tastes changed over time. However, there were a number of factors specific to the big bands that caused their demise as the most popular form of music:
First, the price of attendance at dances and concerts in the 1930s/40s was artificially low. Theaters would feature both a band and a film, with the film in effect subsidizing the band's appearance. Also the recording companies had a lot of power and held down salaries - many musicians were paid straight wages rather than a percentage of a recording's gross or net profit, no matter how many copies were sold. By keeping costs low, it was possible for most venues to feature as many as 15 or 20 musicians at a time. But as the bands gained popularity, many of the musicians started to demand a piece of that success. This resulted in two strikes.
The first strike was in 1941 against ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Artists, and Publishers. Orchestras were allowed to keep performing and recording but only if they didn't feature ASCAP songs. To compensate, arrangers looked for any and every tune they could find that was in the public domain. There were swing versions of melodies by Ravel and Tchaikovskii, even kids' songs such as "Where O Where Has My Little Dog Gone?". Solos had to be written out instead of improvised, just to ensure that a musician didn't accidentally slip in a bar or two from an ASCAP song. While there was still a lot of good music performed, overall quality fell because of those restrictions.
The second strike was much more serious in its length and damage. Despite the first strike musicians were still pretty much under the thumb of the recording companies so in July 1942 the musician's union imposed a ban on all recording. Live performances were still allowed but no records could be made. This couldn't have come at a worse time because most bands were facing wartime travel restrictions and couldn't perform new songs in person in nearly as many places. Recordings would have been an important way of keeping their music before the general public.
The recording companies exploited a loophole in the ban that allowed singers to continue to make records. They put together vocal groups who sang what would have been the instrumental parts of a song a capella, and fronted them with some of the popular singers of the time such as Dick Haymes and Frank Sinatra. It was contrived and not very good, but it had the effect of keeping the singers in the public eye while instrumental musicians were limited to whatever public performances they were able to make. When musicians' union finally negotiated settlements with each record company, they found that their popularity had been eclipsed by the singers.
The strike settlement also brought with it much higher salaries, but doing so priced them out of the market for ballrooms and theaters. Fans weren't willing or able to spend several times what they had before the war to see the same performances.
The war itself also affected the bands in several ways.
A number of the most popular leaders such as Artie Shaw, Larry Clinton, Claude Thornhill, and Glenn Miller had gone into the armed forces so they were no longer leading their bands in public. Among the bands that continued, so many musicians were drafted that some sections would go through a complete rotation of personnel in less than a month. Retirees and high-school band members were being recruited, resulting in lower performance quality in many cases.
Then there was the sheer fact that a huge number of potential fans were "working" for Uncle Sam. While they listened to a lot of recorded music, they were in no position to go to a Saturday dance. After the war ended these potential fans were occupied with recovering as much as four years of their lives that had been put on hold. They had to concentrate more on returning to school, starting a family, and finding a job as opposed to going to dances.
Finally, a number of music critics have contended that had Glenn Miller lived, just the force of his creativity and musical sense might have slowed the bands' decline. It's difficult for us to realize just how large a part of the music scene he was - his popularity by several measures exceeded that of both Elvis Presley and the Beatles, so his loss was not just that of one among many musicians but went to the core of popular jazz. About the only possible analogy would be to imagine the state of rock music had the Beatles been killed in a plane crash in 1966, or had Elvis died in 1954.
AnswerBig bands died out in the 1940s for many reasons. First, band members started to enter into the military services. Second, the AMF , American Federation of Musicians, went on strike in July 31, 1942 which caused big bands to stop performing. Third, touring became impossible due to rationing of tires, gas, etc. Lastly, wartime taxes caused clubs to close and left musicians without a place to perform.What President served just 24 hours in office?
David Rice Atchison is sometimes refered to as "President for a day." He was president pro tempore of the Senate when James Polk's presidential term expired (March 4, 1849). Polk's successor, Zachary Taylor, refused to take the oath of office on a Sunday for religious reasons. Since Taylor's vice president (Milllard Fillmore) also hadn't taken his oath of office, some claim this would make Atchison next in line for the post of President and, thus, acting president.
It's worth noting, however, that Atchison took no oath of office as president either. If he was able to be considered president without an oath, then one would think that Taylor would also be able to be president without the oath. Also, the Senate had adjurned on March 3rd, so technically Atchison's term as president pro tempore had also expired. Finally, Atchison took no presidential actions and, according to stories, sequestered himself and refused all contact during the day he was supposedly president.
David Atchison never claimed to be president, either at the time or later in his life and his proported presidency was not and is not recognized by any governmental body.
In summary, the short answer is "no one," the longer answer is "no one, but David Atchison is sometimes refered to in that way."
What countries were at war in and between the years 1940-1942?
During these years, the second world war took place - it would be easy to look up these two sides, but one side consisted of Britain and France and the other Germany. The USA joined in 1941, which succeeded in getting them out of the world depression.
The above answer is correct, as far as it goes, BUT it leaves out a large number of countries.
For example, from September, 1939, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, were all involved. Also the exiled Governments of Holland, Belgium, Poland, and Luxembourg were contributing men and money to the cause.
The official dates for WW2 in Europe are September 3rd, 1939 to May 10th, 1945.
Who got rid of the gold standard?
President Richard Nixon in 1971 using an act known as the Nixon Shock.
What happened to London UK Westminster technical college from 1944?
In 1944, the London UK Westminster Technical College was established as part of the post-war educational reforms aimed at improving vocational training and technical education. It focused on providing skills and qualifications for various industries to support economic recovery. Over the years, the college evolved, eventually merging with other institutions and adapting to changing educational needs. Today, it is part of the Westminster Kingsway College, continuing its legacy of vocational and technical education.
