These Photos From The ’60s Will Make You Wish You Were Alive Back Then

Published on 07/29/2019
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Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Was An Activist Put On Death Row

Do you know who Joan Trumapauer Mulholland is? If not, we recommend that you keep her and her story in mind. She is a Freedom Rider and activist who fought during the civil rights movement through the ‘60s and beyond.

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Was An Activist Put On Death Row

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Was An Activist Put On Death Row

She had to put aside her education, friends, and family because of her passion in the movement. Mulholland took part in a sit-in, her very first, and got arrested not long after. Many activists were also arrested at the time. She was also placed on death row at the Parchman Penitentiary for two months. She was later released and continues to fight for equality to this day!

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Robyn Hilton Was The Inspiration For The Term ‘Blonde Bombshell’

Before Robyn Hilton became a big actress and model, she first kicked off her career by working as the weather girl for her hometown, Twin Falls. This Idaho native decided to move out to make a name for herself. She eventually landed several gigs in the industry. She appeared in Playboy and Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles, among other things.

Robyn Hilton Was The Inspiration For The-Term 'Blonde Bombshell’

Robyn Hilton Was The Inspiration For The-Term ‘Blonde Bombshell’

She would not have been a household name if it were not for this role! People were stunned by her pretty face. As a matter of fact, it is believed that ‘blonde bombshell’ was first coined to describe her after she went on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

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