Yeah, Ford believed that traditional American folk dances, like square dancing, were an important part of the nation’s cultural heritage (i.e. white heritage). He wanted to promote them as a “wholesome alternative” to modern, urban entertainment like jazz, which he disliked (i.e. music liked by people of color).
Izzy Moreno about 5 hours ago
Henry Ford hadn’t seen nuthin’ yet!
Algolei I about 3 hours ago
Ford thought square dancing would counter the Jewish plot to corrupt Americans with jazz music.
I refuse to dance. Nobody gets me to gyrate wildly just by playing music! I reserve that for moments when I’m being shot at.
Pharmakeus Ubik about 3 hours ago
Thanks, Heinrich.
SNVBD about 3 hours ago
Yeah, Ford believed that traditional American folk dances, like square dancing, were an important part of the nation’s cultural heritage (i.e. white heritage). He wanted to promote them as a “wholesome alternative” to modern, urban entertainment like jazz, which he disliked (i.e. music liked by people of color).
c001 about 1 hour ago
Is Square Dancing really taught in American schools???