In 1961, children across the United States were terrified of the prospect of nuclear war with the Russians. They were the generation taught to “duck and cover” under their classroom desks to protect themselves from nuclear fallout. Many schools have … Continue reading
Despite his name, Floyd Boring was actually a fascinating man! As a Secret Service agent, he was with FDR when he died, twice saved the life of Harry Truman, protected Ike, served as a top agent for JFK, and retired … Continue reading
In Stephen King’s fascinating novel 11/22/63, an English teacher from 2011 Maine travels back in time to try and stop the assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy in Dallas. The central assumption is that if he can stop Lee Harvey Oswald from … Continue reading
Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the … Continue reading
Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the … Continue reading