Remember?

“ On March 24, 1934, the debut of radio program “Major Bowes’ Original Amateur Hour” launches a national craze among amateur performers. Families sold their homes and youngsters ran away to audition in New York, hoping to win and pull themselves out of Depression-era poverty.

“ On March 22, 1947, President Harry Truman issues an executive decree establishing a sweeping loyalty investigation of federal employees in every department and agency. The program resulted in the discovery of only a few employees whose loyalty could be “reasonably” doubted.

“ On March 19, 1952, the 1 millionth Jeep is produced. The name “Jeep” is reportedly derived from the Army’s 1941 request that car manufacturers develop a “General Purpose” vehicle. “Gee Pee” turned to “Jeep” somewhere along the battle lines.

“ On March 21, 1980, President Jimmy Carter informs a group of U.S. athletes that, in response to the December 1979 Soviet incursion into Afghanistan, the United States will boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. The U.S. boycott had no impact on Soviet policy in Afghanistan, as Russian troops did not withdraw until nearly a decade later.