Maryanne Datesman, Author at Vintage American Ways – Page 2

Donna Reed is one of my dearest friends and the only one I’ve ever known who had a truly happy—even idyllic—childhood. We have shared a rich professional life as well as a fun-filled friendship, with …

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Former President George H. W Bush (1924-2018) is being remembered this week as one of the last leaders of “the greatest generation.” He was a decorated war veteran, a member of the US House of …

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“Oh, Say Can You See” Many of us know about the current controversies over the National Anthem and honoring the flag of the United States. But where did our patriotic rituals and traditions come …

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How many inventions are discovered accidentally? Here’s a clear case of serendipity, reported in the Youth’s Companion 100 years ago. “The First Gas Burner” The Youth’s Companion February 22, 1917 …

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October 9, 2017—an official holiday in the United States: Columbus Day. What does Christopher Columbus have to do with the Pledge of Allegiance? There’s a lot of controversy about what kind of a …

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Have you ever heard of Chautauqua? It’s a magical place where you can experience the past, the present, and the future, all in one day. Surrounded by historical structures dating from the 1880s and …

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