Both Douglas Brinkley (Historian focused on American events and leaders of the 20th and 21st centuries) and Michael Beschloss (NBC News presidential historian; commentator, “PBS NewsHour”) became fascinated with the homes and libraries of presidents while they grew up. Throughout the discussion during the Anita and Truman Arnold Lecture, both of these fascinating researchers express the value of “hindsight” and the analysis of 20th and 21st century, along with numerous entertaining anecdotes. Read more for some insight!
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The New Way to Read
Ebooks are becoming more and more popular. Not only are they beating out the use of paperback and hardcover leisure books, but they are taking over textbooks as well. The companies that sell eBooks make it so you don’t have to buy a tablet to read on; you can just download the e-reader software, such as Nook from Barnes & Noble for free.
Get In The Game
What do I love about Super Bowl Sunday? The boys, the beer…oh yeah, and the bowl.