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Nelson Rockefeller secured the New York Republican gubernatorial nomination, and was elected governor by a popular vote on November 4, 1958. He went on to win reelection in 1962, 1966, and 1970. His final reelection campaign in 1970 leveraged the slogan "Rocky Puts It Together," and this hippie influenced design adorned buttons, posters, bumper stickers, and t-shirts. Rockefeller resigned from his duties as governor on December 18, 1973, and in 1975, was nominated by President Gerald R. Ford for the vice presidency of the United States, an office he held from December 19, 1975 to January 20, 1977. After leaving the White House, he retired from political life, returning to his philanthropic works. Rockefeller passed away on January 26, 1979.

During the height of the muscle car era, gas was cheap and, relatively speaking, so were high horsepower street machines. From the local drag strip to late night traffic light races, gear head drag racers were everywhere, and so were the gas fumes. While nobody was actually drunk on gasoline, the goofy smiles on everyone's faces from being in the presence of these heavy metal street machines doing their thing certainly gave the appearance of being a bit loaded. Here's to the American muscle car!

Biancaneve is an Italian erotic comic book, first published in 1972. The series was based on classic fairy tales, however, it quickly lost most of its connections to the original stories. The series chronicles the sexual adventures of the title character in a world of magic and monsters. Biancaneve remains a virgin under attack during the first four issues of the series, but after losing her virginity in volume 5, she becomes increasingly addicted to sex. The comic ran for 94 issues, distributed in four series, until the story finally came to an end in 1986.

Mr. Lady Records (or Mr. Lady Records and Video) was a San Francisco-based lesbian-feminist independent record label and video art distributor. Founded in 1996 in Durham, North Carolina, the label aimed to redress what they saw as a lack of feminist record labels at the time, and was considered queercore's strongest label. As well as a range of recording artists, the label was also heavily involved in events that promoted feminist thinking and music. Mr. Lady closed down in June 2004.

Batavus originated in 1904, when Andries Gasstra opened a shop in Heereveen, selling clocks, watches, and sewing machines. Bicycles were soon added to the catalog, as two-wheeled transport gained in popularity, and the original business was discontinued when Gastra acquired the sole Dutch representation for the German bicycle, Presto. He later started selling bicycles under the trade name, Batavus. In the 30's, Batavus began making three-wheeled transport bicycles, equipping them with an engine a few years later. Post-War, the company made rapid strides and a new project which had started out as a bicycle with a motor was soon developed into a functionally designed motorized two-wheeler, with front and rear-wheel suspension for comfort.

Based in the town of Norphlet in Union County, Arkansas, Macmillan Oil Company began producing their Ring Free line of motor oils in 1923. The company was highly successful in promoting their products through sponsorships of motorsports ranging from flat track motorcycle racing and powerboats, to air racing and grand prix events, leveraging them to make their 'race proven' claims. Ring Free products continued to be popular throughout the '60s and '70s, but in as more high-tech formulas from new companies arrived in the '80s, Macmillan Oil Company's fortunes began to wane, and by the end of the decade, they had ceased operations.

Historically, river otters could be found throughout New York State, but they drastically declined due to unregulated hunting, habitat destruction, and pollution. By the early '90s, the river otter was only found in the eastern half of the state, and a plan was put in place to change that. The New York River Otter Project was a public/private effort that helped bring river otters back to Western New York. With the help of volunteers and state environmental staff, between 1995 and 2000, over 280 otters were relocated from Eastern New York to 16 different sites across the western part of the state. The New York River Otter Project is considered one of the most successful otter restoration projects ever, as populations continue to thrive.

'No Bozos' was one of the more ubiquitous tees and stickers one could pick up in record stores and head shops in the '80s. From rock stars to tech magnates, they were a common sight that sent a clear message that the bearer didn't tolerate clowns in their presence.

James Lee Lindsey Jr. (May 1, 1980 – January 13, 2010), known professionally as Jay Reatard, was an American musician from Memphis, Tennessee. Lindsey was a self-taught musician who was writing songs before he even knew how to tune a guitar. As a kid, he'd simply tune the instrument to what sounded right to him and then develop his own chords, later learning and adopting the standard guitar tuning so that he could play with other musicians. Reatard was a prolific songwriter, releasing more than 100 records, 22 of which were full-length albums. In 2009, he relaunched his indie label, Shattered Records, releasing a compilation album titled Greatest Messes, and embarking on an American tour. Sadly, that would be his last tour, as he passed awa

Originally known as The World According to Bobby, Bobby's World is an animated children's television series that ran for seven seasons from September 8, 1990, to February 23, 1998. The series is a comical and insightful look inside the mind of 4-year-old Bobby Generic (pronounced "GEN-e-ric"). Bobby lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but the show takes viewers inside his imagination to discover a world of daring adventure, incredible wonder and lots of laughs, all in pint-sized perspective. Each episode draws from everyday family situations and growing up problems that are magnified by Bobby's active imagination – the window through which we glimpse how kids wrestle emotionally and creatively with life's problems.

Downey got their start back in 1970 when a dealer parts manager and Landcruiser enthusiast named Jim began selling aftermarket off-road accessories and performance goodies out of the parts department at the Downey 'yota dealership. In 1975, the association with the dealership ended when Jim bought the accessory business from Downey, calling it Downey Off Road Manufacturing. Downey was now not just stocking aftermarket parts, but manufacturing their own. From suspension systems and rock armor, to engine swap adapters and exhaust systems, they had it all and their catalog became the wish book for 'yota owners everywhere. When the 4WD pickup models came to the states, Downey Off Road Manufacturing grew exponentially.

Not a whole lot is known about the Bremerton Rollerdrome, other than it opened up in 1951, and was apparently pretty popular, as this old school roller skating rink was in business for about twenty years. Why the penguin? Some say the rink was originally built in the '40s as an ice skating rink, and as roller skating gained in popularity, the facility dumped the ice in favor of hard wood skating surfaces.

When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, everyone thinks of leprechauns, but the real unsung hero of the day is Uncle O'Grimacey, a green grimace that first made his appearance in 1975. He wears a green cob hat, a vest with shamrocks on it, and carries a traditional Irish shillelagh, and for several years, every March, around St. Patrick's Day, he would show up to promote his beloved green milkshakes. Uncle O’Grimacey had a short tenure as a mascot, and to be honest, it wasn’t a very memorable run as far as ad campaigns go, but for those who remember him, those memories are most likely good ones.

Lake Wobegon is a fictional town created as the setting of the recurring segment "News from Lake Wobegon" for the radio program A Prairie Home Companion, broadcast from St Paul, Minnesota from 1974 to 2016. The fictional town serves as the setting for many related stories and novels, gaining an international audience with Lake Wobegon Days in 1985. Described as a small rural town in central Minnesota, the events and adventures of the townspeople provided a wealth of humorous and often touching stories. Sumus Quod Sumus is Lake Wobegon's motto and is incorporated in the town seal. The Latin translation reads "We Are What We Are" which fits perfectly with the Midwestern attitudes portrayed in the tales from this fictional locale.

Climbing! (also known as Mountain Climbing!) is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Mountain. Recording began in 1969 and the album was released on March 7, 1970, by Windfall Records, and quickly reached number 17 on the American Top Albums chart. Climbing! included the group's best-known song, "Mississippi Queen," which became a reached number 21 in the Hot 100 chart in 1970, and "Never in My Life," which was received heavy rotation on contemporary FM radio.

FTX Trading Ltd., commonly known as FTX (short for "Futures Exchange"), is a bankrupt company that formerly operated a cryptocurrency exchange and crypto hedge fund based in the Bahamas. The exchange was founded in 2019 by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang and, at its peak in July 2021, had over one million users and was the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. In October 2022, it was reported that FTX was under investigation, and the firm collapsed in early November 2022 following a report highlighting potential leverage and solvency concerns involving FTX-affiliated trading firm Alameda Research, the quantitative trading firm also run by Bankman-Fried, that held $5 billion in FTT, the native coin of FTX.

The Mississippi Queen was the second-largest paddle wheel driven river steamboat ever built, second only to the larger American Queen. The ship was the largest such steamboat when she was built in 1976 by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company at Jeffboat in Indiana and was a seven-deck recreation of a classic Mississippi riverboat. Mississippi Queen is also the title of a song by American rock band, Mountain, that references the steamboat: "Went down around Vicksburg around Louisiana way, where lived the Cajun Lady aboard the Mississippi Queen." Considered a rock classic, it was their most successful single, reaching number 21 in the Hot 100 chart in 1970. The song is included on the group's debut album, as well as several live recordings.

In the mid '80s, America watched the women of GLOW wrestle on TV, but apparently the good people of the Keystone State were watching PLOW: Pennsylvania Ladies of Wrestling.

The J. M. Brunswick Manufacturing Company opened for business on September 15, 1845, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally J. M. Brunswick intended his company to be mainly in the business of making carriages, but soon after opening his machine shop, he became fascinated with billiards, and began producing them. A series of mergers would see the company grow considerably, expanding into making a number of other products, including the ornate neoclassical style bars for saloons were a popular at the time. As saloons began adding bowling lanes, Brunswick saw the popularity and began making balls, pins, and equipment. The firm popularized vulcanized rubber bowling balls, replacing the earlier balls made of solid wood.

Originally known as The Boys Next Door, The Birthday Party was an Australian post-punk band, active from 1977 to 1983. Their eponymous debut album was released in 1980, showcasing bleak and noisy soundscapes, which drew irreverently on blues, free jazz, and rockabilly, and provided the setting for vocalist Nick Cave's disturbing tales of violence and perversion. Their 1981 single "Release the Bats" was particularly influential on the emerging gothic scene. Despite limited commercial success, The Birthday Party's influence has been far-reaching, and they have been called one of the darkest and most challenging post-punk groups to emerge in the early '80s.

The 1988 Jesse Jackson presidential campaign was Jackson's second time running for President of the United States. This time, his successes in the past made him a more credible candidate, and he was both better financed and better organized. Although most people did not seem to believe he had a serious chance at winning, Jackson once again exceeded expectations as he more than doubled his previous results, prompting many pundits to call 1988 "the Year of Jackson." Jackson, and eventual nominee Michael Dukakis, outlasted all other candidates to the final primaries, including California. Jackson came in second in delegates behind Dukakis, and beat future Vice President Al Gore, future President Joe Biden, and Dick Gephardt, among others.

November 1st, 1955, is often cited as the official start of the Vietnam War, however, many say that the date is much later based on when American troops became directly involved in the conflict. On the other hand, America’s participation in the conflict between North and South Vietnam began earlier than 1955, and lasted until 1975, making it one of the longest wars in modern world history. Those who served in Vietnam from all branches received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, all three of which are represented here in this Vietnam Veteran Award Ribbons design.

Chaco Chicken is the fictional poultry producer from "Our Town," the twenty-fourth episode of the second season of The X-Files that aired May 12, 1995. The episode finds special agents Mulder and Scully in Dudley, Arkansas, as they investigate a missing poultry inspector. The case takes a twist when another poultry worker is shot after she goes insane, leading Mulder to believe that certain townspeople are cannibals. The idea for this 'Monster-of-the-Week' episode came about while the writer was researching the Ancestral Puebloans for the second-season finale. He learned that archaeologists had discovered boiled human bones in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, leading him to use "Chaco" as the name of the chicken plant, and it's proprietor.

The Osaka Tigers were a Japanese professional baseball team founded on December 10, 1935, playing their first season in 1936. In 1940, amid anti-foreign sentiment, the Tigers changed the name to the Hanshin Tigers, and in 1947 changed the name back to Osaka Tigers. The team name was once again changed back to Hanshin Tigers in 1961, and remains the team name to this day, making them the second-oldest professional club in Japan. The Tigers' home field has been Koshien Stadium since day one, a venue considered to be sacred ground not just fans of the Tigers, but for Japanese baseball fans everywhere.

The 688 Club was an alternative music venue in Atlanta, Georgia, located at 688 Spring Street. The venue opened in May 1980, and quickly became the place for up-and-coming acts from the greater Atlanta area to get noticed, build a fan base, and hopefully score a record deal. Speaking of, the club spun off an independent record label, 688 Records, which survived for a time even after the venue had closed in November 1986. All told, 688 Club played host to hundreds of punk, new wave, and alternative rock bands during their relatively short existence, leaving an indelible mark in music history.

Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong (March 4, 1909 – July 30, 2003) was an American string band and country blues musician, who played fiddle, mandolin, and guitar and sang. He was also a notable visual artist and raconteur, but one of his claims to fame was being able to play any stringed instrument his picked up. Armstrong was born in Dayton, Tennessee, and was the middle son from a family of nine kids. As a teen, he taught himself to play the fiddle and joined a band led by Blind Roland Martin and his brother Carl. They toured performing a wide range of music, from work songs and spirituals through popular Tin Pan Alley tunes and foreign-language songs. Armstrong, his brother Roland, and Carl Martin, billed as the Tennessee Chocolate Drops.

Mondoubleau is situated in the Loir-et-Cher department and Centre-Loire Valley region of France, and during the '60s and '70s, hosted some of the biggest international motocross racing events on earth. This design celebrates the Mondoubleau Moto-Cross International that was held in the summer of 1977.

If you've ever driven through California from Oregon to Mexico, you know that it's a really long state, but unlike other states, you never feel like you're stuck with the same scenery for long. From a tourism perspective, California is made up of 12 key regions: Shasta Cascade, North Coast (Redwoods), Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Valley, Deserts, High Sierras, Gold Country, Inland Empire, and Counties: Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego. There is literally something for everyone in The Golden State, and this '80s tourist design tries to capture a lot of it in a small space, and really does a pretty good job.

In the wake of the Watergate scandal and Nixon's resignation, peanut farmer turned Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter's outsider image caught the eye of disillusioned voters who were fed up with the politics as usual mentality of Washington. A big part of Carter's success in the 1976 presidential election against Gerald Ford can be attributed to the effectiveness of his grassroots campaign. The "Peanut Brigade," a group of volunteers, friends, and other Carter supporters from Georgia, led his campaign to a string of victories throughout the primaries, frequently leveraging irreverent pop art style imagery of a peanut wearing Carter's signature smile.

"We are preaching our own funerals as we go through this life... don't forget that." Full Moon (Death Classic) is the first track from experimental hip hop group Death Grips, released as a single on March 8, 2011, along with a corresponding music video and a free self-titled EP. The EP consists of six tracks; the latter three of which were later renamed and rereleased the following month on their debut mixtape, Exmilitary.

The US Festival (US pronounced like the pronoun, not as initials) was the name of two early '80s music festivals held in San Bernardino, California. Created by Steve Wozniak, who believed that the '70s were the "me" generation, he intended the US Festivals to encourage the '80s to be more community-oriented and combine technology with music. The first event was held over Labor Day weekend in September '82, and the second was less than nine months later, over Memorial Day weekend in May '83. The '82 event had a mix of bands slotted over the three-day event, but '83 added themed days. May 28 was New Wave Day, May 29 was Heavy Metal Day, and May 30 was Rock Day. A Country Day was added that was held the following weekend on Saturday, June 4.

"Hold me, roll me, slow ridin' woman, you're so fine..." If you've owned a van at some point in your life, odds are that you've taken a slow ride (and probably a fast ride) at least once or twice in the back... they don't call them rolling rooms for nothing!

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock opera. Initially unable to get backing for a stage production, the composers released it as a rock opera album musical. The success of the album led to the show’s Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. The musical is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue. The story is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’s life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. It depicts political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus that are not present in the Bible. The work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters.

Released in 1985, Big Lizard in My Backyard is the debut album by the Dead Milkmen. While the album yielded no singles, it received strong praise for the record's tight playing that incorporates funk, country, and many other genres into their particular style of punk, and key tracks from the album quickly became college radio favorites.

First appearing in the debut edition of Valiant on October 6, 1962, The Steel Claw was one of the most popular comic book heroes of British weekly adventure comics of the ’60s and ’70s. The series focused on Louis Crandell, a lab assistant to Dr. Barringer. After an accident took his right hand, Barringer replaced the hand with a sophisticated prosthetic, but another accident unhinged Crandell, giving him the power to turn invisible if he received an electric shock, only his steel hand remaining visible. The deranged Crandell used this not terribly practical power to commit crimes until the balance of his mind was restored, and he became a crime fighter. Crandell went to work for a Government agency called the Shadow Squad.

C.W. McCall's song 'Convoy' reached the number one position on the pop and country music charts in January 1976. The song was about truckers using CB radios to rebel against the new 55 mph federal speed limits, a theme so popular and topical, that the single sold over two million copies upon release. Midland decided to market a CB radio called the 'Convoy Buddy' to McCall fans, and while its 4 watts won’t get you from New Jersey to Omaha, Nebraska, like it did in the song, the radio was a nice unit. In 1978, the movie Convoy was released, based on McCall's song, that featured a new version of the track, written specially to track with the events of the film. The movie injected renewed in interest in the song and the Convoy Buddy radio sets.