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The Regulation of Madison Avenue: How Mad Men Captured a Pivotal Time in Advertising
The hit show Mad Men offered a captivating look at a pivotal time in advertising history, when new government regulations and social pressure forced agencies on Madison Avenue to move beyond their unchecked creative freedom toward more responsible messaging.
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Rachel Menken - Fiction or Reality for Jewish Businesswomen?
How Rachel Menken in Mad Men represents the experiences of Jewish businesswomen in 1960s America who overcame prejudice to transform retail, fashion, and advertising.
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Did the Workplace Sexism in Mad Men Reflect Reality?
Mad Men created waves for its vivid portrayal of 1960s workplace culture, including rampant sexism against women. But did the show exaggerate, or accurately reflect the era?
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The Infamous O'Connor Deal: How St. Paul Became a Haven for Gangsters
In 1900, St. Paul Police Chief John O'Connor secretly struck a deal allowing criminals refuge if they committed no crimes locally and paid bribes. For 40 years, notorious gangsters like John Dillinger took advantage until shocking kidnappings and damning wiretaps ended the corrupt pact in 1936.