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Richard Milton McKenna (May 9, 1913 – November 1, 1964) was an American sailor and novelist. He was best known for his historical novel The Sand Pebbles , which tells the story of an American sailor serving aboard a gunboat on the Chinese Yangtze River in 1925.
The film stars Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, and Candice Bergen, and features Marayat Andriane, Mako, and Larry Gates in supporting roles. Robert Anderson adapted the screenplay from the 1962 novel of the same name by Richard McKenna. The Sand Pebbles was a critical and commercial success during its general release.
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"The Secret Place" was a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1967. It won the Nebula Award for Best Short Story in 1967, and was included in Nebula Award Stories Two; [2] in the introduction to the story, the editors wrote: "It is a sensitive piece of writing, a perfect example of second generation science fiction, the retelling and reexamination of a theme that originated in ...
A new free outdoor exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse in Philadelphia provides an opportunity for young people to learn about Black leaders who have shaped the city's past and present.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after attending the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race.
The Montessori method of education is a type of educational method that involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills.
Mar. 28—A former Central Valley High school teacher's "predatory actions" stripped a student of his dreams and significantly harmed him and his family after the teacher had sex with the 17-year ...