The Brill Building: A Fabled Landmark in the Heart of New York One of the joys of spending so much time in New York is discovering historic spots amidst the ever-changing landscape. I love visiting the New Amsterdam Theater to see … Continue reading
The Brooks Brothers Riot: Opening the Door to January 6th The domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was a terrifying and shocking moment, revealing that for some Americans, political violence in support of their candidate … Continue reading
The West Wing is my favorite TV show. As a professional historian focusing on presidential elections and American political history, I admire Aaron Sorkinâs patriotic and idealistic writing about government. Itâs easy to be cynical about politicians, but Sorkin created … Continue reading
For decades, The Making of the President 1960 by Theodore White was considered the definitive book on presidential elections, offering a detailed account of the Kennedy-Nixon race. While Whiteâs work remains a classic, Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark … Continue reading
John Hancock: More Than a Signature  Today, John Hancock is best remembered for his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence, but his contributions to American history go far beyond that iconic  moment. In fact, thereâs a theoretical argument … Continue reading