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West Virginia

Doc Sportello

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5. I didn't phrase that very well on Harrington

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 8, 2022, 11:44 PM

Dec 2022

His 1962 book was The Other America and it influenced many in government, but especially JFK, as it led to a more comprehensive approach to tackling problems of poverty. LBJ of course followed up with the War on Poverty and programs like Medicare.

That is so cool that you got to meet Caroline and Teddy. I've seen a few pols speak like Eugene McCarthy and Obama when he was running for the Senate but never got to meet any. You have some great memories there.

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Paul Newman, 'Cool Hand Luke' and Huntington, West Virginia [View all] appalachiablue Dec 2022 OP

One of my favorite all-time movies and what a run for Newman Doc Sportello Dec 2022 #1

Great film, I saw it and Exodus as a kid. Newman's later performance in appalachiablue Dec 2022 #4

I didn't phrase that very well on Harrington Doc Sportello Dec 2022 #5

40 years? 1967 was 55 years ago. rsdsharp Dec 2022 #2

The local program was made in 2007. We're older but still fighting strong appalachiablue Dec 2022 #3

Turn your clock back. twodogsbarking Dec 2022 #6