ELKHORN, Wis., July 13, 2009 — There is perhaps nothing greater than something that’s free and entertaining, and when it’s easily available on the Internet - even better. The People History (http://www.thepeoplehistory.com), a website devoted to preserving and presenting facts, memories and social history, offers a virtual library where users can research tidbits of historical information at no charge. Given the recessed economy, The People History’s complimentary resources, supported within the gimmick- and hassle-free website, is a welcome relief to the wallet. Moreover, through a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License, The People History is introducing yet another free offering - 50 A4 print-out posters that outline intriguing facts related to particular years. Ideal for those who enjoy revisiting memories and for younger generations who are learning history, these posters are categorized by key years, dating back 75 years.
“People love the wealth of engaging information we’ve compiled and often use it for anniversaries, birthdays and reunions to break the ice, jog people’s memories or just have some good laughs,” says Stephen Pearson, founder/owner of The People History. “Now, we’re offering these free posters, too, which provide a printable, visual aid that’s packed with facts from a particular year. Since the recent release of these posters, which are all about sparking memories of the past, we’ve received hundreds of comments, thanking us for making them available.”
Each poster includes a synopsis of the featured year, plus key cultural, historical, economic and social movements. Pictures support the summary, which is followed by a list of events from that year. The poster mentions famous birthdays, cost-of-living financials, arts and entertainment highlights, and even curiosities such as debuts of new technologies, fashion trends, products and more.
“A great example is the poster from 1959, which features tidbits on gas prices, new home costs and newsworthy figures that year - including Fidel Castro, Buddy Holly, and America’s first astronauts - plus the St. Lawrence Seaway completion, which linked the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes,” Pearson says. “The poster also covers popular culture, such as the Barbie Doll craze and unforgettable Marilyn Monroe, who starred alongside Tony Curtis that year in ‘Some Like It Hot.’”
Another feature of the The People History is “This Day in History,” a tool that enables users to find news headlines from a particular day, as well as video clips related to that day. Perfect for birthdays or the celebration of a newborn, This Day in History pays tribute to the most notable facts related to a special day in a person’s life.
For more information about The People History, visit http://www.thepeoplehistory.com.
About The People History
The People History (http://www.thepeoplehistory.com) is an Internet-based virtual library, where memories, history and people join to create an online social history resource.
Contact:
Stephen Pearson
Owner/Founder, The People History
thepeoplehistory@gmail.com
262-723-6350
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