The Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA. Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with optimism, vigor, vision, and skill. The effects are still being felt and still being debated today. … Continue reading
When Harry S. Truman left office, he was considered a failed President. Wags said, “To err is Truman!” A half-century later, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … 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
One of my favorite programs! A one-man show – the life of LBJ! No multimedia for this one – just a master storyteller bringing to life one of the most controversial, complex, contradictory, colorful, and charismatic men ever to serve … Continue reading
The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading