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
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
Who Killed JFK? I’ll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading
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