Clyde Kennard died on 4 July, 1963. Part of the soul of America died along with him. Clyde Kennard is one of the most admirable men America ever produced. And then it killed him. Born in Mississippi, Clyde Kennard was … 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
“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” Julia Child Julia Child was the first celebrity chef on television. Her influence was so great that her kitchen has been preserved in the Smithsonian Institute! An entire generation … Continue reading
The men who’ve been president have certainly been a varied lot! From brilliant (Thomas Jefferson) to dopey (Warren G Harding), from unifying leader (Dwight Eisenhower) to divisive loner (Richard Nixon), our presidents have represented both the best and worst that … Continue reading
The Sinking Of PT-109 And The Mystery Of History As a child, I grew up thrilled to hear the story of John F. Kennedy and the PT-109. For those of us who were children of World War II veterans, it … Continue reading