Understanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading
Understanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading
Frances Cleveland: I often speak about the First Ladies and one of the most common questions I receive is: “Do you have a favorite?” While it is impossible to pick just one, I often mention either the wonderful Harriet Lane … 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