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
The Year China Jumped the Gun The Year China Jumped the Gun
China is a country that takes anniversaries seriously. But reaction to significant historical events to be commemorated this year has already taken place.
Jan 12, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Historians in Handcuffs Historians in Handcuffs
The Bush administration has systematically blocked historians' access to government archives. Does Obama hold the key to set information free?
Jan 12, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Jeff Kisseloff