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Article: The All-American Maker of JFK and Malcolm X’s Iconic Sunglasses Is Back

The All-American Maker of JFK and Malcolm X’s Iconic Sunglasses Is Back

Even if you aren’t familiar with American Optical, you likely known the brand’s work. It’s frames were JFK and Malcolm X’s favorites, they co-starred with Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver and, like Omega’s Speedmaster, were the first instrument of their kind to make it to the moon. The homegrown, handmade eyewear maker may have faded into obscurity but now it’s back and ready to reclaim its heritage. Read MORE

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The Heritage Post E-Paper

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