Lincoln, Churchill and Bon Jovi — the voices inspiring Americans
US governors are turning to iconic figures to give hope during the coronavirus pandemic, playing a role that Trump critics say should be his
11 May 2020 - 18:38
Connecticut — In late March when Indiana governor Eric Holcomb was issuing a stay-at-home order and seeking to encourage a sense of community for the tough days ahead, he channeled a figure he knew would resonate with his basketball-obsessed state: Coach Norman Dale.
In Indiana the coach from the popular 1986 movie Hoosiers needs no introduction. Played by Gene Hackman, Dale led a small-town high school team to the 1952 state title in an against-the-odds tale of collective achievement...
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