Franksgiving – How FDR Changed Thanksgiving

Franksgiving Political Divide

Few Presidents have made more meaningful, life-changing decisions, as did Franklin Roosevelt. However, one of his seemingly small decisions caused great division and a bit of chaos in the country. To extend the Christmas shopping season, FDR changed the date … Continue reading

David Sarnoff And The Titanic Myth

Sarnoff Titanic

This week I learned that a history story I have told many times over a couple of decades is untrue! As I prepared a presentation on NBC’s history, I was preparing to retell a famous story. David Sarnoff, the man … Continue reading

What Does Auld Lang Syne Mean?

New Year's Eve Clock

What does Auld Lang Syne mean? No song is as inextricably linked to a specific moment as the singing of Auld Lang Syne at midnight on New Year’s Eve. A countdown begins as the clock counts down to midnight New … Continue reading