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People

Moving History

They welcomed passengers onboard, served them meals, and tucked them in at night. For rail travelers, Pullman porters personified luxury. Few noticed that these men were on a journey of their own

Plus: Discover more about the Pullman porters’ remarkable history

Health

Cold Weather Won’t Make You Sick

Fresh studies of scientific research are busting all those healthy myths you grew up with

Lifestyle

The Secrets of Resilient People

Crippling illness, crushing disaster, economic collapse—can you survive tough times? Take our quiz and see

Voices

Online Extras

Money Makeover! Smarten Up Your Money
Meet our newest Money Makeover winners and learn how to get your own financial facelift

1968 Multimedia Special 1968
2009 National Magazine Award Winner
We commemorate this pivotal year with an interactive timeline, exclusive audio interviews, reader recollections, and more

Interactive

View our bird photo galleries and name that tune

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Jennie Chin Hansen
Read a message from AARP's President about health-care reform

• Visit our health-care reform website, healthactionnow.org

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