Complete Guide to AARPmagazine.org People Articles
Source: AARP.org | March 4, 2004
Find all of the articles and interactive tools ever posted in AARPmagazine.org's People channel using the following lists, organized by date of publication and by topic.
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PEOPLE ARTICLES BY PUBLICATION DATE
Wheels of Fortune (September-October 2004)
Ken Behring has handed out a quarter-million wheelchairs—and he's only getting started
Who Owns the Boomer Vote? (September-October 2004)
Our exclusive poll shows why baby boomers, until now a sleeping giant, may just be poised to transform politics
Dropping By (May-June 2004)
John McCain on courage—and how to inspire it in your kids.
Danny Glover (May-June 2004)
The activist actor has a lifelong passion for righting wrongs and fixing the world.
A Time to Remember (May-June 2004)
Heart-wrenching stories of compassion and courage from a turbulent era America will never forget.
The New America (May-June 2004)
A landmark survey reveals new hope for racial harmony.
Roots of Racism (May-June 2004)
Understanding the surprising origins of hate.
A Taste for Tolerance (May-June 2004)
Years of struggle have taught cities like Charlotte that diversity is a growth industry.
No Straight Answers (May-June 2004, web exclusive)
America’s older gays and lesbians struggle with health care, inheritance, retirement benefits, social services, prejudice, and other issues.
Action Heroes (March-April 2004)
From Tommy Franks to Jessica Lange to John Walsh—meet 10 action heroes who won the 2004 Impact Award for doing their best to improve our world. Plus, how you can make an impact.
Victims of Guardianship (January-February 2004)
Thousands of older Americans are being robbed of their freedom, dignity, and life savings by a legal system created for their protection. How can this happen?
A Few Good Grumps (November-December 2003)
Cranky, rude, indispensable. Our group of grumpy know-it-alls—including Bill O'Reilly and Andy Rooney—explain (and you better pay attention) why America needs curmudgeons now more than ever. Plus, read about 14 things that just aren't as good as they used to be, and take our quiz to find out if you're a crank.
Back to School at Age 50+ (October 2003, web exclusive)
This series charts the highs and lows of a 55-year-old's educational adventures as she makes her way on college campuses among classmates a third her age.
- Part II: Earning High Grades and Worrying About Her Mother
- Part III: Online Learning and Spring Semester Courses
- Part IV: First-Semester Grades and Getting a Degree
Korea: The Remembered War (July-August 2003)
As North Korea gets aggressive once again, a Marine revisits the battlegrounds of his youth.
Confessions of an Ambulance Girl (May-June 2003)
She was a raging hypochondriac who hated to be around sick people. Then she became an EMT—and it changed her life.
Real People: Landing a Dream Job (March-April 2003)
A former banker takes to the sky.
Real People: Merit Badge (March-April 2003)
One woman reflects on her journey from feisty Girl Scout to global activist.
The Fearless 50 (March-April 2003)
Meet America's greatest innovators over 50, from Steven Spielberg to Susan Meiselas, Ted Turner to Toni Morrison, Jimmy Carter to Julie Taymor—thinkers and doers who rewrite the rules (and then refuse to follow them).
Fun Masters (July-August 2002, originally published in Modern Maturity)
55-plus Americans are happier today than ever before. Meet the men and women who seem to have found life's sweet spot, a balance of work and play that experts say is the key to happiness. Plus, read about the passions of William F. Buckley, Jr., Dame Beryl Bainbridge, and William Least Heat Moon.
- 50 Things to Be Passionate About
Plus, websites that will get you hooked on each.
Behind Open Doors (January-February 2002, originally published in Modern Maturity)
Colin Powell discusses his seven laws of power.
World War II Memories (2001)
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of the second World War from former soldiers, sailors, volunteers, medics, POWs, reporters, and draft resisters.
Pearl Harbor Memories (2001)
"I'll never forget the faces of the men trapped in the engine room." Read and listen to more firsthand accounts of Pearl Harbor.
Different Dangers (2001)
The World War II generation confronts a new war.
PEOPLE ARTICLES SORTED BY TOPIC
Real People
Dropping By (May-June 2004)
John McCain on courage—and how to inspire it in your kids.
Action Heroes (March-April 2004)
From Tommy Franks to Jessica Lange to John Walsh—meet 10 action heroes who won the 2004 Impact Award for doing their best to improve our world. Plus, how you can make an impact.
Victims of Guardianship (January-February 2004)
Thousands of older Americans are being robbed of their freedom, dignity, and life savings by a legal system created for their protection. How can this happen?
A Few Good Grumps (November-December 2003)
Cranky, rude, indispensable. Our group of grumpy know-it-alls—including Bill O'Reilly and Andy Rooney—explain (and you better pay attention) why America needs curmudgeons now more than ever. Plus, read about 14 things that just aren't as good as they used to be, and take our quiz to find out if you're a crank.
Back to School at Age 50+ (October 2003, web exclusive)
This series charts the highs and lows of a 55-year-old's educational adventures as she makes her way on college campuses among classmates a third her age.
- Part II: Earning High Grades and Worrying About Her Mother
- Part III: Online Learning and Spring Semester Courses
- Part IV: First-Semester Grades and Getting a Degree
Confessions of an Ambulance Girl (May-June 2003)
She was a raging hypochondriac who hated to be around sick people. Then she became an EMT—and it changed her life.
Earning a Merit Badge (March-April 2003)
One woman reflects on her journey from feisty Girl Scout to global activist.
The Fearless 50—America's Greatest Innovators Over 50 (March-April 2003)
Meet America's greatest innovators over 50, from Steven Spielberg to Susan Meiselas, Ted Turner to Toni Morrison, Jimmy Carter to Julie Taymor—thinkers and doers who rewrite the rules (and then refuse to follow them).
Landing a Dream Job (March-April 2003)
A former banker takes to the sky.
Colin Powell: Behind Open Doors (January-February 2002, originally published in Modern Maturity)
Colin Powell discusses his seven laws of power.
War Memories
Korea: The Remembered War (July-August 2003)
As North Korea gets aggressive once again, a Marine revisits the battlegrounds of his youth.
World War II Memories (2001)
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of the second World War from former soldiers, sailors, volunteers, medics, POWs, reporters, and draft resisters.
Pearl Harbor Memories (2001)
"I'll never forget the faces of the men trapped in the engine room." Read and listen to more firsthand accounts of Pearl Harbor.
- Pearl Harbor Quiz (2001)
Try your hand at these 10 true/false questions on Pearl Harbor.
Different Dangers (2001)
The World War II generation confronts a new war.
Mail Call—Write to Troops
AARP is asking its members to send messages of support to American troops via the Operation Dear Abby letter-writing campaign.
What Makes You Happy
Fun Masters (July-August 2002, originally published in Modern Maturity)
55-plus Americans are happier today than ever before. Meet the men and women who seem to have found life's sweet spot, a balance of work and play that experts say is the key to happiness.
- 50 Things to Be Passionate About
Plus, websites that will get you hooked on each. - Carry Me Bach
William F. Buckley, Jr., remarks on his passion for Bach's Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. - Dead Calm
Dame Beryl Bainbridge traces the history of her passion for cemeteries. - The Perfect Stick
William Least Heat Moon loves to walk with a stick.
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Interactive Feature
Listen to Great Speeches of the 20th Century (Flash)
Hear the essential speeches of Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leaders.
Quizzes
Jimmy Carter (March-April 2003)
Pearl Harbor (2001)
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