Name: Time Capsule: 1951, 75 Years Ago (Online)
Start: 2026-06-04T13:00:00-05:00
Location: North Shore Senior Center

North Shore Senior Center

Travel back to 1951, a defining year of postwar America and the early Cold War era. Historian Barry Bradford explores major news stories such as the Korean War and President Truman’s dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur, as well as cultural touchstones such as the rise of television and Hollywood’s Golden Age. You will discover notable figures born that year, and influential figures who passed away, such as composer Arnold Schoenberg. Through images, film clips, music, and headlines, the year comes vividly to life.ONLINENSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

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