EMORIES OF THE NATION The Events Of The Year Trigger Memories From The Past rhe events of the past months have accomplished much not only in shaping the nation but also in testing it. The varied stories and pictures that will long be remembered sparked memories of those people that have captured, if only for a moment, the hearts and thoughts of citizens from all parts of the nation. These are universal memories - memories that ignore the shallow conflicts and debate of everyday existence and reflect the true essence of the commonality of mankind. Marine Lt. Col Oliver North became somewhat of a national celebrity during his testimony before the Iran Contra Hearings. PEOPLE One of the nation's most heartwarming stories was that of tiny Jessica McClure. The eighteen month old infant was trapped for 21/2 days in a Midland, Texas well while she entertained herself and her rescuers with her own rendition of Winnie the Pooh tunes. It was also the year of the teleevangelist. After Oral Roberts was ransomed from his homegoing by eight million dollars in contributions, the affairs of of Jim and Tammy Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart were brought to light reminding everyone of the divided loyalties of fallen man. Lt. Col. Oliver North and his secretary, Fawn Hall, were examples of those without divided loyalties. Their loyalty was to duty and country, but questions will fill the air as to their futures which lie in the hands of a special prosecutor. America said goodbye to several famous people in 1987-88. Among them were actor and musical entertainer Danny Kaye, pop artist Andy Warhol, pianist and millionaire Liberace, actor Jackie Gleason remembered for his role in The Honeymooners, and a television personality of recent fame, Clara Peller, known for her one line in Wendy's Restaurant commercials-- "Where's the Beef?"
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