Dr. Mary Walker: The Only Woman Awarded The Medal Of Honor The Medal Of Honor (which is commonly referred to as The Congressional Medal Of Honor) is our nation’s highest award for courage in battle. There is a fascinating, inspiring … Continue reading
“South Pacific” is one of the greatest Broadway musicals ever written. It is also one of American theater’s most important and influential works. In its brilliant artistry, the masterpiece of Rodgers and Hammerstein turned a spotlight on the hypocritical, hateful … Continue reading
“How do Presidential legacies change over time?” That was the intriguing question the superb NBC reporter Ethan Sacks asked me for a story about President’s Day. Click here to read the article! I was happy to offer a historian’s point … Continue reading
In its first appearance on Broadway “To Kill A Mockingbird” reminds us of why Harper Lee’s searing 1960 novel and the unforgettable 1962 film fueled important discussions about race in schools and theaters across the country. The powerful story seems … Continue reading
How do you know what time it is? You probably glance at your smartphone. But how does your iPhone or Android know exactly what time it is? It connects automatically with the atomic clock at the United States Naval Observatory. … Continue reading