1988 Miracle Yearbook

EMORIES OF THE NATION The Events Of The Year Trigger Memories From The Past r he 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 mem- ories of those people that have cap- tured, 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 O ne of the nation's most heart- warming 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 tele- evangelist. After Oral Roberts was ransomed from his homegoing by eight million dollars in contribu- tions, the affairs of of Jim and Tammy Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart were brought to light re- minding everyone of the divided loyalties of fallen man. Lt. Col. Oliver North and his secretary, Fawn Hall, were exam- ples of those without divided loyal- ties. 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 enter- tainer Danny Kaye, pop artist Andy Warhol, pianist and million- aire Liberace, actor Jackie Glea- son 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?"