IMPORTANT UPDATE Due to an unexpected technical issue with my materials, I will be presenting on Walter Cronkite instead of the originally scheduled program on Ernie Pyle. Walter Cronkite’s story is a fascinating look at the evolution of … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin has been called “The First American.” Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading
Nellie Bly was one of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin has been called “The First American.” Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading
In the dark shadow of the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In … Continue reading