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Not That Great

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Listening to oldies I fell asleep late And dreamt I was back in 1958 Jobs were denied due to race Women all knew their place I awoke to recall things weren't all that great! 10/28/22

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/29/2022 11:40:00 AM

In 1958, I was stationed in Bingen am Rhein where things were REALLY great, especially across the river in Rüdesheim am Rhein, where busty Fräuleins were in a party mood, and African American males were considered a treat. Moral: if you can't change life as you know it, move! Aloha!

Robert Gorelick
Date: 10/29/2022 11:59:00 AM

Many moved. James Baldwin and Josephine Baker, moved to France, to find life a lot easier. Thank you for your service, Auf Wiedersehen!

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 10/28/2022 9:09:00 PM

Nice reminder, Robert. Just think what they're going to say about us! Elizabeth

Robert Gorelick
Date: 10/29/2022 12:00:00 PM

Present and future generations need to know their history, the good and the ugly, it explains so much what's happening in the now. Robert

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/28/2022 2:47:00 PM

You said it beautifully, Robert. I've seen many documentaries, just saw "Till" a must see! Love the image as well, good pick!

Robert Gorelick
Date: 10/29/2022 12:01:00 PM

Pleased that you are one of the informed!