Goldie, Gliders, And God

Gliders were used as a vital component of American military operations for a relatively short period of time, most notably from 1943-1945 during epic and crucial battles in World War II. Those who flew and manned these fragile crafts were among the most courageous of...

Will Mr. Obama Seize His Big Mac Moment?

This Tuesday, Barack Obama will travel to the United States Military Academy at West Point to deliver the most important address of his young presidency. He has obviously chosen the site for the speech with great care and in the hope that the backdrop – a storied...

This Thanksgiving, Please Pass The Brisket

(This article was written for The New Nixon last Thanksgiving. Recently, the editor of The Jewish Press, “America’s Largest Independent Jewish Weekly,” asked permission to use it in the print and on line editions of that paper in the days before...

Lunch With Frank In Fairfax

During my visit to the Nixon Library in September, Sandy Quinn peppered our conversation with various expressions that all basically said the same thing: “You really need to talk to Frank Gannon.” Since then I have dialogued with Frank via email,...

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