First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading
Who were America’s Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President’s spouse. However, the role of the First Lady was not given so much as a moment’s thought by the Founding … Continue reading
The Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA. Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with optimism, vigor, vision, and skill. The effects are still being felt and still being debated today. … Continue reading
When Harry S. Truman left office, he was considered a failed President. Wags said, “To err is Truman!” A half-century later, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
After the Civil War ended, those African Americans who could vote overwhelmingly supported the Republican Party. Democrats were (rightly) seen as the party that had enforced slavery, discrimination, bigotry, and Jim Crow laws. After Reconstruction ended, neither party did much … Continue reading