A Very Different 100 Days A Very Different 100 Days
Many comparisons have been made between Obama and FDR. But the forty-fourth president will have a very different first 100 days.
Jan 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nicholas von Hoffman
Jazz Is?: A Power Stronger Than Itself Jazz Is?: A Power Stronger Than Itself
A new book on the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians looks at jazz as a power stronger than itself.
Jan 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Franklin Bruno
Back Talk: Jill Lepore and Jane Kamensky Back Talk: Jill Lepore and Jane Kamensky
Jill Lepore and Jane Kamensky talk about how they wrote the occasionally racy historical novel Blindspot.
Jan 15, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
A Good Cabinet A Good Cabinet
We cannot help but feel that Roosevelt's Cabinet will be progressive, forward-looking and able to grapple intelligently with the crisis.
Jan 13, 2009 / The Editors
FDR: The Honeymoon Is Over FDR: The Honeymoon Is Over
As FDR's administration readies new bills to combat the Depression, Congress is beginning to develop more of a backbone in with the president.
Jan 13, 2009 / Paul Y. Anderson
A Farewell to Republicans A Farewell to Republicans
Herbert Hoover's record as a false prophet was consistent to the end.
Jan 13, 2009 / The Editors
Mr. Roosevelt Must Lead Mr. Roosevelt Must Lead
Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.
Jan 13, 2009 / The Editors
FDR: Like a Hurricane FDR: Like a Hurricane
FDR's New Deal is blowing away Washington's old line powerbrokers on the strength of FDR's personality and his ability to use the radio to get his message across to the American pe...
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
Mr. Roosevelt–So Far Mr. Roosevelt–So Far
Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures
The author believes the makeup of FDR's cabinet bodes well. He also adds a few thoughts about the outgoing Hoover administration--none of them complimentary
Jan 12, 2009 / Paul Y. Anderson