Top Notable Films Of The Will Rogers Filmography
Will Rogers, an American vaudeville performer, humorist, and social commentator, was one of the most popular film stars of the early 20th century. His unique style, characterized by his folksy …
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Back in 1948: Supreme Court Affirms Ban On Women Bartenders in Michigan
In 1948, the US Supreme Court upheld a Michigan law banning women bartenders in large cities unless their father or husband owned the establishment.
5 Mysterious Little Facts About Michigan’s Historic Fort Gratiot
Fort Gratiot was built by the U.S. Army in 1814 to guard the strategic junction of Lake Huron and the St. Clair river.
Top 40 Best Will Rogers Quotes Of All Time
One of the most endearing qualities of Will Rogers was his endless supply of notable quotes.
The Will Rogers quotes are classic and timely even today.
Will Rogers was a noted writer and commentator, his favorite topic was politics in 1928 he even ran his own presidential campaign. It was a funny one and it was a mock campaign he ran as a bunk-less candidate and the Anti-Bunk Party. He even noted, “I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat.”