50 years ago, 1972's Hurricane Agnes killed 122 people and caused more than $2 billion in damage in eastern US

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[silverleaf]

I remember he chose several of what he called the world’s great cities and compared them. Honestly the only one I remember was Johannesburg. I sure wish I’d kept notes or a transcript!

[dfwgator]

To the Left, there was no history before they were born.

[silverleaf]

I think his speech came from this

James A. Michener’s “The Great Cities” is a collection of short stories that explores various urban environments and the lives of their inhabitants.

Overview of the Collection
Publication: The book was published in 1967.
Content: It features stories set in major cities around the world, including New York, Paris, and Tokyo.
Themes: Michener examines the cultural, social, and historical aspects of urban life, highlighting the diversity and complexity of city living.
Notable Stories
Each story focuses on different characters and events, providing a snapshot of life in each city.
Michener’s narrative style combines fiction with historical facts, offering readers both entertainment and insight.
Significance
The collection reflects Michener’s broader literary style, which often blends extensive research with storytelling.
It contributes to the understanding of how cities shape human experiences and identities.
For further exploration, consider reading the individual stories to appreciate Michener’s detailed character development and rich descriptions of urban settings.

[silverleaf]

Lol…bringing back memories
I remember my grad school graduation from Univ of Colorado
The speaker was Armand Hammer
I think he said “Oil shale is the future” in about 3 different sentences, then fell asleep in his chair onstage.

[Libloather]

[katykelly]

Thanks .

[Verginius Rufus]

I was visiting my great-aunt in southwestern Connecticut during Agnes. Rained a lot but I don’t think there was any damage.