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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American

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Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading →

Paul Revere and Rosa Parks – Under-Appreciated Heroes

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Paul Revere And Rosa Parks - Under Appreciated Heroes

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 →

Book Recommendation: Different Loves By Alessandro Ghebreigziabiher

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Different Loves By Alessandro Ghebreigziabiher is a fascinating anthology of four short stories about love. The author, an acclaimed Italian writer, storyteller, and actor, honored me by requesting that I write the preface to the book. He asked me because of … Continue reading →

Guest Post: Emmett Till —A Story With Lasting Power

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By Susan Klopfer, author and speaker Who Killed Emmett Till? “Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave.” ― Frederick Douglass Emmett Till was just a kid, a black kid from Chicago who had limited ideas about racial politics … Continue reading →

Clyde Kennard: Killed For Seeking The American Dream

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Clyde Kennard

Clyde Kennard died on 4 July, 1963. Part of the soul of America died along with him.  Clyde Kennard is one of the most admirable men America ever produced. And then it killed him. Born in Mississippi, Clyde Kennard was … Continue reading →

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