Jackie Robinson Groundbreaking Event on October 29, 2014 and recorded for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. The event marked the construction start ofthe All Net Resort & Arena, a $1.4 billion arena, hotel and shopping center project in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robinson, a former NBA player, talks about the vision behind this project and its impact on the Las Vegas community.
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Dean Martin's 1957 opening at the Sands Copa Room. Seated at stage-side are producer Jack Entratter (with striped tie), Jack Benny (standing) and Debbie Reynolds (wearing pearl necklace).
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Producer Jack Entratter and Dean Martin pose with the current issue of GQ (Gentlemen's Quarterly) in Las Vegas.
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Dean Martin's opening at the Sands Hotel Copa Room in Las Vegas. Producer Jack Entratter (with striped tie), Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, and Debbie Reynolds (wearing pearl necklace) are in the audience in front of the stage.
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Dean Martin onstage for his debut as a single star in the Sands Copa Room in Las Vegas. Seated in front of the stage are producer Jack Entratter (with striped tie), Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Debbie Reynolds (wearing pearl necklace).
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