During the last half of the 20th century and through much of what has passed thus far in this century, there often has been less than stellar performances on the part of U.S. presidents. These are my personal subjective assessments, not from a political, but from a “historical,” point of view.
By Tom Morrow:
The British spy hero James Bond was created by a former Royal Navy intelligence officer. The fictitious Bond was the hero character of Ian Fleming, who was a planner and coordinator of clandestine...
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We often hear the phrase “that was back in the ‘golden age’” (of whatever you want to discuss — television, movies, lifestyle, politics, cars). Probably the most commonly discussed...
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A 10th of a second during one of history’s most dramatic moments kept him awake at night and often seemed like a lifetime to Ralph H. Metcalfe.
Metcalfe was four-times elected Chicago...
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We are more than 20 years past the 20th century. Here’s a look at each of its 10 decades for just a few of its highlights and top stories. Quite a number events are missing; nevertheless,...
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Back in 1969 when I was a staff writer for the Associated Press, I was assigned to go out and interview actors on a movie set east of Apache Junction, Arizona.
The movie being filmed was...
By Tom Morrow
The cost of living is skyrocketing, and there doesn’t appear to be any limits. Looking back over eight decades, prices were pennies on the dollar compared to today.
To me, something of...
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I would imagine everyone at one time another has visions or dreams of having a conversational meal with someone considered great or a genius. Churchill, Eisenhower, or even Einstein –...
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This week, columnist Tom Morrow continues his series about “Following the Sun” to the West.
During my many years of “Following the Sun,” there were interesting and historic encounters...
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As the winds of war once again begin to blow, it is interesting to take a look back at how our nation became the world’s leading armed force. There are numerous historical resources to...
By Tom Morrow:
This week, columnist Tom Morrow continues his series about “Following the Sun” to the West.
We left Glynco Naval Air Station at Brunswick, Georgia, with enthusiasm — my wife was returning...
By Tom Morrow:
My first adventure following the Western Sun took place in March of 1959. A year earlier, I had joined the U.S. Navy to see the world. After several months of training in San Diego; Norman,...
