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Celebrate the birthday of the Watermelon King!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Heather

All but forgotten today, Leo G. Altmayer was once Pittsburgh, PA’s “Watermelon King.” In 1934, Altmayer announced a new holiday, “Good Samaritan Day,” to be observed on July 29 every year. Not coincidentally, July 29th was also Altmayer’s birthday. For years … Continue reading →

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“Tapping” the Liberty Bell for our Nation’s Birthday

Posted on July 2, 2012 by gregw

It takes time to prepare and transfer over eleven million feet of film; in fact, we’re still at it.  But discovery is one of the great joys of working with the Fox Movietone News Collection.  This week’s featured video is … Continue reading →

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