Riots & Rockets: A Half Century of Ballistic Missile & Satellite Defense
Bill Bowe, a former President of The Cliff Dwellers and Executive Vice President of Encyclopaedia Britannica, begins with a lighthearted look at a subject he’s been following since the 1950’s. Though hard to believe today, Nike missiles with nuclear warheads were once ready to be launched from 22 sites around Chicago, including Belmont Harbor and Jackson Park on the lakefront.
A Half Century of Ballistic Missile & Satellite Defense
Bill Bowe, a former President of The Cliff Dwellers and Executive Vice President of Encyclopaedia Britannica, begins with a lighthearted look at a subject he’s been following since the 1950’s. Though hard to believe today, Nike missiles with nuclear warheads were once ready to be launched from 22 sites around Chicago, including Belmont Harbor and Jackson Park on the lakefront.
At The Cliff Dwellers: Rana Segal – My Life Making Documentary Films
At The Cliff Dwellers: Rana Segal My Life Making Documentary Films Rana Segal on Her Education and Work My Life Making Documentary Films The Cliff Dwellers International Women's Day March 8 2022 Hi [...]
Jack Zimmerman and The Chad National Anthem
5 The Chad National Anthem Editor's Note: Jack doesn't leave the Navy on a sour note thanks to a lifer chief who knew plenty about life.
The Dumbest Man in Iowa
Editor's Note: Riding his bicycle by himself from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska, Jack is gets religion after being terrorized in Iowa.
My Life in Jazz
Editor's Note: Jack Zimmerman didn't win the audition in New York, but he learned something else important in life.
Otto Was a Union Man
Editor’s Note: No doubt about it, Jack’s Uncle Otto was a union man through and through.
The Night Watchman
Fresh out of the Navy at 26, Jack takes a stab at being a night watchman.
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