For decades, The Making of the President 1960 by Theodore White was considered the definitive book on presidential elections, offering a detailed account of the Kennedy-Nixon race. While White’s work remains a classic, Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark … Continue reading
If not for narrow losses in three key states leading to an Electoral College defeat, Hillary Clinton would have become the first woman President of the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris, seeking the presidency in 2024, rarely emphasizes the … Continue reading
The Presidential election of 2024 promises to be one of American history’s most unusual and consequential elections. With former President Trump on trial in numerous jurisdictions, facing serious accusations of undermining our democracy and If the Republicans win the Presidency, … Continue reading
The Man by Irving Wallace: A Visionary Novel of Its Time The first “adult book” I ever read was The Man by Irving Wallace. It’s a sprawling 788-page novel, written in 1964, about the first African-American President of the United States. … Continue reading
1860 & 1861 The Civil War At 150 The Declaration Of Independence boldly stated “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal…” The Civil War tested whether or not we really meant it. In 1860, … Continue reading