The Year was 1959
This future pop superstar, known as the King of Pop, was just one year old in 1959.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This term refers to the rich, dark organic soil that gave the region its famous nicknameW
What is Muck Soil?
This man was swallowed by a great fish after attempting to flee from God's instructions
Who is Jonah?
This Motown group recorded the hit song "My Girl" in 1964
Who are the Temptations?
Outside of holiday meals, this is Dad's favorite dish to eat
What is meatloaf?
This U.S. president occupied the White House when Dad was born in 1959
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This county is home to Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay
What is Palm Beach County?
This Old Testament king asked God for wisdom rather than riches or a long life
Who is Solomon?
This legendary singer was known as the Queen of Soul
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Our family's favorite Easter meat prepared by Dad
What is baked ham?
This fashion doll made her debut ar the American International Toy Fair in 1959
Who is Barbie?
The Brown Sugar Festival is held in the Harlem community of this small South Florida city
What is Clewiston?
This woman became queen of Persia and risked her life to save her people
Who is Esther?
This classic sitcom featured Fred Sanford and his son Lamont running a junkyard
What is Sanford and Son?
Passed down by Dad's parents, the family tradition of receiving snacks and treats in a footwear container
What are shoe box goodies?
This territory became the 50th U.S. state in August 1959
What is Hawaii?
This freshwater lake borders the agricultural region commonly called the Muck
What is Lake Okeechobee?
This apostle was formerly known as Saul and experienced a dramatic conversation on the road to Damascus
Who is Paul?
This influential record label was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit in 1959
What is Motown Records?
Dad has three white glass serving plates for this occasion
What are Christmas cakes?
This TV series, hosted by Rod Sterling, premiered in October 1959 and invited viewers into another dimension
What is The Twighlight Zone?
This major Florida crop is closely associated with the agricultural communities around Lake Okeechobee
What is sugarcane?
This Old Testament prophet challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel
Who is Elijah?
This 1870s sitcom followed James and Florida Evans and their family in the Chicago housing projects
What is Good Times?
Even eating plants didn't keep Dad from enjoying this soul food delicacy Thanksgiving 2017
What are ox tails?