Elmer Ellsworth – A Civil War Death as a Portent Elmer Ellsworth was the very first Union Soldier to die in the Civil War. He defied defending the Constitution against traitors, literally giving his life for the flag. But … Continue reading
Billy Wilder’s “Avanti!” – An Underrated Gem I will begin with three confessions. First, I think Billy Wilder may be the greatest American movie director of all time. His ability to transcend genres is unparalleled. His scripts were always ahead … Continue reading
George Washington – The Most Highly Ranked American General While speaking about Ulysses S. Grant and his brilliant leadership of United States forces during the Civil War, I was asked if he was the most highly ranked American General of … Continue reading
Paul Revere and Rosa Parks – Under-Appreciated Heroes I was speaking about Paul Revere, and during the Q&A, I was asked, “What person in American history would you compare Paul Revere to?” Answering quickly, without much thought, I replied, “Rosa … Continue reading
9/11 Survivor Tree – Silent Witness To History In October 2013, my then 11-year-old daughter, E.J., and I took our annual autumn trip to New York City. She was born in November 2001, just seven weeks after the terrorist attacks … Continue reading