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
Casimir Pulaski was a great American hero – despite only living in America for two years and dying at the age of 34.! His story is inspiring, and Americans should definitely remember his life! Casimir Pulaski was born in Warsaw … Continue reading