Historically yours : Congresswoman meek : Brown vs. The Board of Education
Many years ago, Aventura’s Billy Joel and I attended the North Dade Justice Center to hear the Law Day U.S.A. keynote speaker five terms U.S. Congresswoman Carrie... Read more.
Historically yours : The historic importance of new orleans
America almost went to war with Spain and France in 1802 over possessions of New Orleans. Rumors were rampant in Washington that chronically weak Spain had ceded... Read more.
Historically yours – Roosevelt and The Jewish Teddy Bear
The symbol of security for children the world over – the cuddly Teddy Bear– has a Jewish origin. The true story is an amazing connection between president... Read more.
Historically yours : The right man at the wrong time
Upon his election in 1928, Herbert Hoover had the ability to become one of our greatest Presidents. He was hardworking, incorruptible and self-reliant. With the... Read more.
Historically Yours – Lincoln, Simon Wolf and the Jewish Deserter
A Street in Jerusalem is name after American’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. The honor is well deserved “as Jews throughout the world see Lincoln as a hero... Read more.
Historically Yours – Thomas Jefferson on Religion
What religion was President Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Virginia Statute of Religious Liberty and major figure in our separation... Read more.
Historically Yours : Local police officer, kidnapping and a morder
It was an honor for me in the late 1960’s to be appointed Judge of Hillside’s (N.J.) Municipal Court. One day, Arthur L. Seale, a Hillside police officer of... Read more.
Historically Yours : Abraham Lincoln and a day to remember
On February 1, 1865, four million former slaves, with tears in their eyes, gave thanks to Abraham Lincoln for two events that occurred on that day. Both events gave... Read more.
Historically Yours : Lincoln At Cooper Union
On February 25, 1860, Henry C. Bowen was gloomy in his New York office when he first laid eyes on Abraham Lincoln. Bowen had read about the superb political fight... Read more.
Historically Yours : Remember the ladies or a rebellion!
Abigail Adams, wife of our second President John Adams, when asked to compare herself to her predecessor, Martha Washington, responded, “I was less lady and more... Read more.