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The Chicago Traveler

April 30th, 2008

Jimmy’s Mommy

Former President Jimmy Carter offers a loving homage to his mother, Lillian Carter, in his new book, A Remarkable Mother. This extraordinary woman was trained as a nurse in Georgia during World War I and contributed as a Peace Corps volunteer in India. During her son’s Presidency, “Miz Lillian” published two books and won over […]

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November 9th, 2007

Friday Film: Hoffa

One of pop culture’s most talked about mysteries is the disappearance of James Riddle “Jimmy” Hoffa. This labor leader and criminal convict wielded incredible influence as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in the ‘50s and ‘60s. After serving a (commuted) sentence of 15 years for attempted bribery of a grand juror, he […]

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