History

Let the Sun Shine In Let the Sun Shine In

The era of secrecy in government is officially over.

Jan 28, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

Inaugural Journey Inaugural Journey

Traveling by train to Washington today, to witness an historic inauguration, summons memories of a very different inauguration, fifty-five years ago.

Jan 19, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Victor Navasky

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

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