Phil Spector, innocent? NO! David Mamet’s “Phil Spector” HBO film is an embarrassment to all Mamet fans and a total disgrace as history. I am a historian. I analyze films. Rarely, if ever, has a historical movie … Continue reading
The “Curse” Of Ford’s Theater: The Murder of Abraham Lincoln Changed America Forever. Beyond the obvious personal tragedy–the murder of a husband, father, uncle, stepson, and husband so loved by his family and the overwhelming grief of a bewildered nation, … Continue reading
Stu Wexler, a superb teacher from New Jersey, is the author of the following article about the necessity of reopening the an investigation of the murder of Martin Luther King. The ideas and words are his. I believe the reopening of … Continue reading
The “Lincoln” movie drew rave reviews from critics and audiences worldwide. It was nominated for numerous Oscars. Since, as a historian, I often speak to audiences about Lincoln’s life and his murder, I have been receiving a lot of questions about … Continue reading
Adlai Stevenson And The Killing Of Ruth Merwin: A Tragedy Shapes A Personality Adlai Stevenson II is almost inevitably called “America’s apostle of peace.” During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Adlai Stevenson was one of the leading voices of those trying to avoid … Continue reading