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James Dodd was the host of The Mickey Mouse Club TV show, and also wrote the show's famous theme song. The son of a music store owner and a stenographer, he became interested in music at a young age, and pursued a career in both music and acting. This is the story of his life, his career, and how he came to be the host of one of the most famous children's TV shows of all time.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/jimmie-dodd-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-9

The long, cold month of January is here, and with it, an excellent opportunity to do some new and interesting genealogy projects that are just perfect for this time of year. Just because it's freezing and possibly snowy outside doesn't mean you don't have plenty of things to do with your genealogy research to keep you busy. In fact, some projects are more suited to January than any other month. Here are ten "must-do" genealogy projects for January.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/10-must-do-genealogy-projects-for-january/

Elizabeth "Betty" Bloomer Ford was our thirty-eighth First Lady, the wife of President Gerald Ford. As First Lady, she was an outspoken advocate for feminist causes and women's rights, as well as for breast cancer awareness, after suffering from it herself and surviving. She is also well known for the creation of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse treatment. Here is her story.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-38-elizabeth-betty-bloomer-ford/

Thelma Ryan was called "Pat" from an early age, and eventually became Pat Nixon, the thirty-seventh First Lady of the United States. A farmer's daughter, she worked her whole life until her first child was born, doing whatever she could to get by. Her husband, Richard Nixon, fell in love with her on their very first date. Here is her amazing and fascinating story.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/americas-first-ladies-37-thelma-pat-ryan-nixon/

So, you've decided that you want to investigate your family tree and discover what your relatives did during World War II. It's a great idea, of course, because the war is slowly fading from living memory as the last of those who lived and fought through it die off. In another 28 years, it will be a century since the end of the conflict and there will be just scattered survivors left to tell their stories. These word of mouth tales will be no more...

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/how-to-start-studing-world-war-ii-history

Santa Claus is sometimes referred to as St. Nicholas or Chris Cringle. It turns out, St. Nicholas was a real person who was known for kindness, his love of children, and for helping the needy, the ill, and sailors. Here is his true story, as well as how he transformed into our modern day Santa Claus.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/st-nick-aka-santa-claus

Jimmy Stewart is an American actor best known for playing George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Yet, there was way more to Jimmy Stewart than just a famous movie role and a successful acting career. Jimmy Stewart was a distinguished member of the US military during WWII, where he won several awards for his service, and achieved the highest military rank of any US actor. This is his military career story.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-military-service-of-jimmy-stewart/

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If you live in or near to Cincinnati — or if you're planning to visit—then you should definitely check out the Dixie Terminal when you have the chance. Some locals are well aware of this building's existence, but for many, it's one of Cincinnati's best-kept secrets. On the outside, it can come across as an unassuming building nestled in among office buildings and skyscrapers. But inside, you'll find incredible architecture and beautiful artwork. This place is truly a masterpiece, full of stunning sights that are definitely worth a look. It's got a long, fascinating history. Let's take a peek at the Dixie Terminal's origins so that we can appreciate it even more.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-history-behind-the-dixie-terminal/

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Christmas trees are an expected part of Christmas now, but how did they occupy such a special place in the Christmas celebrations of the western world? Some believe the answer can be found back in ancient Egypt. Here is the story of the modern Christmas tree.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/history-christmas-tree

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Sharon Baird was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She was an experienced performer with professional credits before being cast on the show when she was eleven. She also had a full and intriguing career in children's TV after The Mickey Mouse Club ended. This is her story.

Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/sharon-baird-the-mickey-mouse-club-part-8/