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Dolly Parton - Music History Livestream
·OnlineOnlineLet's celebrate the life, career, and music of Dolly Parton with a special music history livestream.
Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) was an American musician, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Dubbed the "Queen of Country", she was one of the most honored female country performers in history. Parton received various accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards, three Emmy Awards and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, along with nominations for two Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
Parton wrote her first song at the age of six, began performing regularly on TV at the age of ten, and made her first recording at the age of 11. She became a professional songwriter at the age of 16 and, after writing hits for other artists, her debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, beginning a career spanning nearly 60 years and 49 studio albums.
Parton composed more than 3,000 songs, including "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper and an international hit for Whitney Houston that sold 40 million copies worldwide), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors" and "9 to 5". As an actress, she starred in 9 to 5 (1980) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), earning Golden Globe nominations for both, as well as Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992), and Joyful Noise (2012).
With estimated sales exceeding 100 million records, Parton was one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her music includes Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. Twenty-five of her singles reached number one on the Billboard country music charts, tied with Reba McEntire for the most by a female artist. She had 44 career top-10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over 40 years. Her 49th and final solo studio album, Rockstar (2023), became her highest-charting Billboard 200 album, peaking at number three.***
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Washington, DC History & Culture and Texas History & Culture.
Washington, DC History & Culture
/ Washington, DC Embassy Events & Museum Meetups
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
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Robert Kelleman
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Pentagon 9/11 Memorial - FREE In-Person Guided Walking Tour with Deirdre
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA, USPentagon 9/11 Memorial - FREE In-Person Guided Walking Tour with Deirdre
2 Dates!
Sunday, August 30 - 6:00 pm & Tuesday, September 8 - 6:00 pm
Meeting Point:
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (in front of Matchbox restaurant)
1100 S Hayes St · Arlington, VAIt's the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Where were you?Please note that this is a live in-person guided walking tour in Arlington, VA.
There is a similar online/virtual version of this program taking place on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 PM edt - details on our Meetup event calendar.
YouTube Video Highlights from a Previous Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNGn1sMgfbQ***
The events of September 11, 2001 profoundly changed Washington, DC, our country and the world. We invite you to join us for a guided walking tour of the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial as we consider the events of that day and their impact.
As the website for the memorial states “The Pentagon Memorial is a place of solace and healing and a reminder to future generations to renew their faith in and commitment to the values that citizens of a free world share.”
Our guide will be Deirdre, a member of the non-profit community organization Washington DC History & Culture. Through her professional career Deirdre has obtained a great deal of knowledge about the events and aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
As we walk from Pentagon City to the Pentagon Memorial, she will talk about some of the earlier terrorist attacks on our nation, the building of the Pentagon, and then what happened at the Pentagon on that fateful day. She will also discuss the creation and design of the memorial itself.
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Event Details ...
Registration: FREE and all are welcome including children and groups. As this is a very limited space event, please keep your RSVP up-to-date if you're no longer able to attend.
Weather: This event will take place light rain (sprinkles) or shine. If it’s on our calendar, then we’re proceeding as scheduled.
Metro: Pentagon City.
Parking: Paid Parking is available at Pentagon City Mall. In addition, there is street parking, but it is limited.
Meeting Point: The South Hayes Avenue entrance to the Pentagon City Mall outside the Matchbox restaurant at 6:00 pm. Look for your host, Deirdre, and a group of friendly people.
Late Arrivals: Head directly to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and look for Deirdre and a group of friendly people.
Total Walking Distance: Approximately 1 mile total from Pentagon City Mall to 9/11 Memorial at Pentagon and back. Please note we will NOT be going inside the Pentagon, rather we will be walking around the parking lot and then to the outside Pentagon 9/11 Memorial.
Photography/Recording: There will be signs stating that there is no photography in the Pentagon Parking lot but photography is permitted inside the 9/11 Memorial itself.
Additional Questions: Anything that can’t be answered by the above event description, Google, or common sense please let us know.
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Washington, DC History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!
https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCultureThanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/40 attendees
Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Tour - 25th Anniversary Livestream with Deirdre
·OnlineOnlinePentagon 9/11 Memorial Tour - 25th Anniversary Livestream with Deirdre
It's the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Where were you on September 11, 2001?This is an online talk via Zoom.
For those of you in Washington, DC Deirdre will also be hosting in-person tours of the Pentagon Memorial on
Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 pm and
Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 pm
- details on our Meetup calendar.YouTube Tour Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNGn1sMgfbQ***
The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, located just southwest of The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, is a permanent outdoor memorial to the 184 people who died as victims in the building and on American Airlines Flight 77 during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
As the website for the memorial states “The Pentagon Memorial is a place of solace and healing and a reminder to future generations to renew their faith in and commitment to the values that citizens of a free world share.”
American Airlines Flight 77 was a scheduled American Airlines domestic transcontinental passenger flight from Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, to Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California. The Boeing 757-223 aircraft serving the flight was hijacked by five Saudi men affiliated with al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001, as part of the September 11 attacks. They deliberately crashed the plane into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., killing all 64 people on board, including the five hijackers and six crew, as well as 125 people in the building.
Less than 35 minutes into the flight, the hijackers stormed the cockpit and forced the passengers, crew, and pilots to the rear of the aircraft. Hani Hanjour, one of the hijackers who was trained as a pilot, assumed control of the flight. Unknown to the hijackers, passengers aboard made telephone calls to friends and family and relayed information on the hijacking. The hijackers crashed the aircraft into the western side of the Pentagon at 09:37 EDT.
The 184 victims of the attack are memorialized in the Pentagon Memorial adjacent to the crash site. The 1.93-acre park contains a bench for each of the victims, arranged according to their year of birth, ranging from 1930 to 1998.
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Our host will be Deirdre, a member of the non-profit community organization Washington DC History & Culture. Through her professional career Deirdre has obtained and a great deal of knowledge about the events and aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Thank you.
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Washington, DC History & Culture
/ Washington, DC Embassy Events & Museum Meetups
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCultureDonations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/120 attendees
The Photography of 9/11 - Images and Their Stories - Art History Livestream
·OnlineOnlineThe Photography of 9/11 - Images and Their Stories - Art History Livestream Hosted by Robert Kelleman
In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (September 11, 2001) let’s review a variety of photographic images, both well-known and lesser-known, from that event: before, during, and after 9/11.
The program will take place on two dates:
Saturday, August 29 - 10:00 am eastern / 9:00 am central
Thursday, September 10 - 8:00 pm eastern / 7:00 pm centralDuring and after the program you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the images with your fellow participants via Zoom.
The September 11 attacks, colloquially known as 9/11, were a coordinated series of suicide attacks perpetrated by the Islamic terrorist organization al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001. Nineteen terrorists hijacked four airliners, then flew one into each of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York City. The third plane crashed into the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia. The fourth plane crashed in a rural Pennsylvania field during a passenger revolt. In response to the attacks, the United States launched the global war on terror, seeking to eliminate hostile groups deemed terrorist organizations and the governments purported to support them. This foreign policy agenda was conducted over the next two decades.
Thank you.
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Meeting ID: 879 7076 8403
Passcode: 053792
One tap mobile
+16694449171,,87970768403#,,,,*053792# US
Dial by your location
• +1 646 931 3860 US
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpmid1hRfConnecting a few minutes early is recommended.
If you experience any technical issues please restart your Zoom session and/or your device.
When all else fails please follow the directions.***
Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Washington, DC History & Culture and Texas History & Culture.
Washington, DC History & Culture
/ Washington, DC Embassy Events & Museum Meetups
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Washington, DC - and the world!YouTube Previously Recorded Programs:
http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCultureDonations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!
Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/101 attendees
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