In April 2014, I took my children to a wonderful antique advertising show at a fancy resort in the upscale suburban community of St. Charles, Illinois. My daughter loved the beautiful old jukeboxes. My son (and my good friend, Tom) … Continue reading
Jeannette Rankin is one of those uniquely American characters who deserves to be remembered. She was a voice for peace in three different wars and a trailblazer in the fields of womenâs rights, political history, social work, and public service. … Continue reading
“We’ve got a hell of a long way to go in this racial situation. As long as most white men think of a Negro first and a man second, we’re in trouble. I don’t know why we can’t grow up.” … Continue reading
Peter Lawford may be the least well-known member of the Frank Sinatra “Rat Pack.” Lawford is sometimes called “The Man Who Kept The Secrets” because of his clandestine efforts to connect his brother-in-law, John F. Kennedy, and Marilyn Monroe and his work … Continue reading
Joe Petrosino was a hero. In fact, he was a hero in two countries. And he was a martyr. His story is one of the fascinating historical anecdotes I love sharing with my public-speaking audiences. He fearlessly fought the organized … Continue reading