Category Archives: history

Is history out of fashion?

Posted on April 18, 2010 by moonbridgebooks

I am relaxing a bit after organizing a wonderful two days with what I consider a rock star of WWII Japan-America history. Beate Sirota-Gordon came from New York to speak in Chicago and then St. Louis to discuss her role … Continue reading →

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The Great Recession, The Great Depression

Posted on January 23, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

So we’re in a recession that our economic leaders were afraid to tell us about for a year. Fear breeds more fear, and this reminds me of the Great Depression when fear ran rampant and helped destroy the stock market … Continue reading →

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Obama Hopes and Memories

Posted on January 20, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

Surely everyone but the most cynical of Republicans couldn’t help but be excited by the hopes of a Brave New World as Barack Obama was sworn in as our 44th President today. Even President Bush seemed happy (I’d be happy … Continue reading →

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