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October 22, 1882

When Bernard Baruch Met Lillie Langtry on Pleasure Bay

By John R. Barrows   This vignette is just another of the many in which people not of, nor from our region, expressed the great pleasure they experienced visiting our area. On October 22, 1882, the S.S. Arizona arrived in...
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Featured image: Composite image, stylized photograph of Dorothy Parker coverted to appear like an oil painting, cropped, courtesy Dorothy Parker Society; photograph of commemorative marker at Parker birthplace in West End, photo credit: Randall Gabrielan, used with permission. Composite by John R. Barrows.
August 22, 1893

Dorothy Parker – The Accidental Monmouthite

Editor’s note: On August 22, 1992, 300 people showed up at West End Park in Long Branch to see celebrities such as New York Daily News gossip columnist Liz Smith, famed biographer Margaret Meade, a former New York City Council...
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Photo of portrait painting of Caroline Gallup Reed. (1892). Painting is signed on the reverse: "M. C. Reed / Portrait of / C. Gallup Reed / Paris 1892." Image courtesy Monmouth County Historical Association, used with permission.
October 12, 1898

Monmouth County Historical Association

The first meeting of the Monmouth County Historical Association was held on October 12, 1898. Caroline Gallup Reed (pictured, 1821-1911) was the driving force behind the organization, and was its first president. Over the next 125 years, the Monmouth County...
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November 4, 1902

Laura Biggar, Fugitive Gold-Digger, Finally Turns Herself In

By John R. Barrows On November 4, 1902, nationally famous vaudeville stage actress Laura Biggar surrendered herself to Monmouth County authorities in Freehold, where she was placed under arrest, arraigned, and confined to the county jail there.  She had arrived...
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Left, Geraldine L. Thompson; right, an early view of the Thompson mansion. Image credits: Monmouth County Park System, Thompson Park Historical Collection.
June 25, 1912

Geraldine L. Thompson’s Favorite Child

Editor's note:  Geraldine Thompson is, without question, one of the most important women in Monmouth County history.  Monmouth Timeline is honored to have this account of Geraldine Thompson's impact from Professor Jane Scimeca, a new contributor.   By Jane Scimeca...
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Women's Auxiliary Corps recruiting poster.
May 22, 1919

Gender Integration of the Army Advanced at Fort Monmouth

Editor’s note: On May 22, 1919, U.S. Army Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett presented the Distinguished Service Medal to Grace D. Banker of Passaic, N.J., at U.S. Army Headquarters in Coblenz, Germany, during World War I. Her citation read, in part,...
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October 22, 1919

U.S. President Warren G. Harding’s Illegitimate Daughter is Born in Asbury Park

By Mark A. Wallinger On October 22, 1919, Elizabeth Ann Christian (later Blaesing) was born in Asbury Park. She was the new baby daughter of the sitting president of the United States. Never heard of President Christian, or President Blaesing? That’s...
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There is no known image of the WKKK in Monmouth County. This image shows the first public appearance of women of the KKK on Long Island. This photograph shows at least four women kneeling in front of shrouded Klansman reading from a book; other Klansmen stand behind them on the platform while spectators watch the initiation. Triangle Studio, photographer, created / published c1924. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Public Domain.
August 17, 1923

The Ku Klux Klan Recruits the Women of Monmouth County

On August 17, 1923, the Ku Klux Klan held its first-ever open-air initiation ceremony in New Jersey, in Allenwood, in Wall Township. With 900 men and 700 women in robes and hoods looking on, 434 women were welcomed into the...
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Postcard of British WWII war brides aboard RMS Queen Mary. Public Domain. Fred J Hoertz & Harry H Baumann - The Good Neighbor liners Argentina and Brazil, operated by Moore-McCormack Lines, sailing from New York to the East Coast of South America. Boston Public Library. Used in compliance with terms of Creative Commons.
February 4, 1946

The WWII War Brides of Monmouth County

On February 4, 1946, the USS Argentina steamed into New York City after an absolutely brutal nine-day voyage from England.  A luxury passenger liner converted into a U.S. military troop ship, she sailed into the teeth of two terrible storms...
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Original illustration of Vito and Anna Genovese by Scott Zelazny, commissioned by MonmouthTimeline.org.
December 8, 1952

Anna Genovese vs. Vito Genovese

On December 8, 1952, Anna filed a lawsuit against Vito Genovese in Superior Court in Freehold, seeking $300 monthly “separate maintenance” financial support for her and son Philip, and $5,000 in attorney’s costs.  In the initial hearing before the Chancery Court...
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Original illustration of Anna Genovese conferring with her attorney Irwin Silber in family court. Original art commissioned by Monmouth Timeline by Scott Zelazny, ©2025.
March 3, 1953

On Day Two of the Trial, Vito’s Witnesses Testify

On March 3, 1953, the second day of Anna Genovese's Freehold trial where she sought "separate maintenance" financial support from her estranged husband Vito, 22 witnesses were called who would testify mostly on behalf of Vito.   Anna took the...
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Fort Monmouth Base historian and museum curator Helen C. Phillips. Image credit: U.S. Army Signal Corps Archives, public domain.
February 5, 1959

Helen C. Phillips: Preserving the History of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and Fort Monmouth

Editor’s Note:  On February 5, 1959, a story in the Asbury Park Press related how sharp-eyed staff working for Helen C. Phillips at the U.S. Army Signal Corps Museum prevented some priceless historical artifacts from being sold at the thrift...
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Dr. Emily Frisby, chief climatologist at Fort Monmouth. Photo courtesy U.S. Army Signal Corps Archives, public domain.
June 8, 1968

Dr. Emily M. Frisby, Fort Monmouth Climatologist: “Weather can be made to work for the world, if it is interpreted properly.”

By Melissa Ziobro Editor’s note: On June 8, 1968, the U.S. Army began a two-day conference on tropical meteorology at the Marine Sciences Center in Coral Gables, Fla.  Noteworthy among the moderators and presenters was Dr. Emily M. Frisby (pictured...
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U.S. Army photograph of civilian scientist Marilyn Levy. Image courtesy U.S. Signal Corps Archives, public domain.
November 14, 1973

Marilyn Levy, A Genius Photo-Chemist at Fort Monmouth

By John R. Barrows On November 14, 1973, the U.S. Army Electronics Command (ECOM) presented the Army Research and Development Achievement Award to three civilian Fort Monmouth employees: Dr. Pete H. Hudson Jr., of Freehold; Louis J. Jasper Jr., from...
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Photo of Wendy Boglioli at Monmouth U. pool.
July 25, 1976

Wendy Boglioli, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder

On July 22, 1976, former Monmouth University star Wendy Boglioli had what she considers to be her greatest day ever as a competitor. But it wasn't the day she won her gold medal. Wendy Boglioli (neé Lansbach), born March 6, 1955,...
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Photo of Ashley Tisdale performing during High School Musical: The Concert in 2006. derivative work: Kanonkas Tisdale-Grabeel.jpg: Used under terms of Creative Commons ( CC BY 2.0).
July 2, 1985

Ashley Michelle Tisdale

Ashley Michelle Tisdale is an American actress, singer, and producer. She was born on July 2, 1985, in Wanamassa, an unincorporated community within the West Deal area of Ocean Township. During her childhood, she appeared in more than 100 TV...
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Photo of Christie Pearce - then known as Christie Rampone - of the US Women's National Team, in San Jose, California on 10 May 2015.
July 10, 2010

Christie Pearce, The Greatest Athlete Ever From Monmouth County (by way of Ocean County)

Christie Pearce (formerly Rampone) is a retired American professional soccer player. A former captain of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT), Pearce is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, an Olympic silver medalist, and a two-time FIFA Women’s World...
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April 23, 2019

Holmdel High Frosh Megha Ganne Qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open

On April 23, 2019, 15-year-old Holmdel High School freshman Megha Ganne qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open after winning the 36-hole sectional qualifying round at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. She finished at +11 at the LPGA major after...
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