Woodrow Wilson is one of the most complex, contradictory, charismatic, and confounding men ever to be President of the United States! Born in the South but educated in the North, a conservative who advanced progressive causes, a racist who advocated … Continue reading
On June 8, 2023, it was announced former President Donald Trump became the first president in American history indicted for a felony after leaving office. Every media story used the word “unprecedented.” Although the indictment of former President Trump was, … Continue reading
The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE IN PERSON The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading
James Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would happen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the … Continue reading
Richard M. Johnson: America’s Worst Vice President “Rumpsey Dumpsey, Rumpsey Dumpsey, Colonel Johnson Killed Tecumseh” Until modern times, the Vice-Presidency has generally been pretty obscure. FDR’s first Vice President, crusty Texas conservative John Nance Garner, famously said the position “isn’t … Continue reading