https://youtu.be/of5-UrqhtXA?si=oa5VOQd7krgp-3kH Gene Kelly as E.K. Hornbeck: Bringing H.L. Mencken to Life in Inherit the WindWhen Inherit the Wind (1960) was released, audiences met E.K. Hornbeck, a sharp-tongued journalist covering the Scopes Monkey Trial. Played by Gene Kelly, Hornbeck was a thinly disguised version of H.L. Mencken, the real-life reporter who covered the … [Read more...] about Gene Kelly Portrays H.L. Mencken – ‘Inherit The Wind’
Megyn Kelly Interviews Gregg Jarrett, Author of “The Trial of the Century”
Gregg Jarrett's book "The Trial of the Century" offers a comprehensive examination of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial, a landmark case in American legal history that pitted the teaching of evolution against religious fundamentalism. The book provides: Historical context: Jarrett sets the stage by exploring the social and cultural tensions of the 1920s that led to the … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly Interviews Gregg Jarrett, Author of “The Trial of the Century”
William Jennings Bryan – Progressive Or Demagogue?
He was a progressive.He advocated for economic reforms, including the free coinage of silver, which he believed would help farmers and working-class Americans.As a leader of the Populist movement, he supported regulatory welfare state policies and stood for human rights.Bryan fought against monopolies, banks, and corruption, positioning himself as a defender of the common … [Read more...] about William Jennings Bryan – Progressive Or Demagogue?
‘Inherit The Wind’ -A New Generation Discovered The Scopes Monkey Trial From The 1955 Broadway Hit
"Inherit the Wind," the Broadway play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, debuted on April 21, 1955, at the National Theatre in New York City7. This powerful courtroom drama brought the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial back into the public consciousness, reigniting discussions about the teaching of evolution in schools.The play ran for 806 performances, closing on June 22, … [Read more...] about ‘Inherit The Wind’ -A New Generation Discovered The Scopes Monkey Trial From The 1955 Broadway Hit
Getting Ready To Commemorate The Scopes Trial Centennial
Rhea County and the city of Dayton, Tennessee, are preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic Scopes Trial with a series of events and activities throughout 2025. The Scopes Trial, held in July 1925, was a landmark legal case that debated the legality of teaching evolution in public schools. Centennial Celebrations and Events The centennial celebration, … [Read more...] about Getting Ready To Commemorate The Scopes Trial Centennial