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A surreal gathering of millionaires

Article Abstract:

The 1996 Republican National Convention was a somewhat surreal affair. Dan Quayle's and Elizabeth Dole's speeches, the millionaire delegates, San Diego's ambience, illegal immigration, Jack Kemp and other topics are discussed.

Author: Fotheringham, Allan
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Conferences, meetings and seminars, Humor and anecdotes, Republican Party (United States), San Diego, California, Political conventions

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When history goes in for a rewrite

Article Abstract:

Many famous quotations are misstatements of what was actually said. Others were borrowed from original sources or attributed to the wrong speaker. The real stories behind some of these quotes are presented.

Author: Fotheringham, Allan
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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