Politics - Jan. 28, 2009
Obama haters are on the wrong side of history
In 1491, a man named Franz Mueller lived in Germany. He had three sons and made his living as a judge. He was my great (x13)-grandfather. And the reason you don't know him is because he was a normal Joe and lived his life as most did.
Tags: barack obama, history

Kids & Family - May 10, 2008
Wisconsin sites offer fun and education
With the price of gas going through the roof, your economic stimulus check might not be enough to convince you to vacation outside the Badger State this summer. However, in addition to its many natural charms, Wisconsin also offers some fun family destinations that are also educational.
Tags: Paul Bunyan, Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, Kenosha, Racine, Madison, Spring Green, Fox Valley, history, kids, families, Wisconsin Connections Academy, Jeff LeMahieu

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 27, 2007
OMC Recommends: Cool stuff we like right now
There is no post-holiday letdown in the editorial office this week. We're talking about a cool kids' toy, a tasty appetizer, an epic novel and CDs by "rediscovered" artists.
Tags: history, elsa morante, land of the leal, james barke, bjork, vespertine, great northern bbq co., fats domino, goin' home

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 23, 2007
The Great Milwaukee Quiz
Think you know everything there is to know about Milwaukee? OK, smart guy/girl -- put your knowledge to the test in this ultimate quiz of your Mil-town know-how.
Tags: quiz, history, beer, george webb, saarinen, happy days, gertie the duck, kettle korn, hoan

Arts & Entertainment - March 2, 2007
Prof and former student collaborate of sweeping history work
The student -- or, rather, former student -- is Dave Luhrssen and the teacher is UW-Milwaukee history professor Glen Jeansonne, a past Pulitzer Prize nominee. Their book, published by Rowman & Littlefield, is called "A Time of Paradox: America Since 1890."
Tags: Luhrssen, UWM, history, Jeansonne

Politics - Jan. 24, 2009
Guantanamo, Obama - and Gates
While the presidential campaign and President Barak Obama’s initial post-election formal statements have focused heavily on the economy, national security arguably is where the new administration has the greatest independent authority – and faces the most significant challenges, direc...
Tags: History, Politics, Milwaukee, Obama, Gates

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 20, 2009
Obama Inauguration Historic, In Various Ways
          The inauguration of Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois as the 44th President of the United States is an historic occasion in ways subtle and obvious. As the first African-American to hold the highest national office, he personifies a particularly ...
Tags: Living, Milwaukee, Politics, History

Politics - Nov. 21, 2008
JFK After 45 Years
        Shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on November 22, 1963, CBS commentator Eric Sevareid perceptively noted that the most important legacy of the dead leader might well be an “attitude”, a contagious spirit t...
Tags: History, Politics, Presidency, White House, JFK, Kennedy, Space, Moo, NASA, Election, Dallas

Politics - July 4, 2008
Fourth of July - Reflection and Renewal
“Fourth of July – Reflection and Renewal”by Arthur I. Cyr            The Fourth of July celebrates community, local as well as national. Parades featuring people in uniform - scouts, firefighters and police as well as the mi...
Tags: History, International Relations, War, Second World War, Politics, America

Politics - June 26, 2008
RFK Legacy - Fact & Fiction
“Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy 40 Years Later” by Arthur I. Cyr             Shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot in Los Angeles while seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. Sen. Hillary Cl...
Tags: History, Politics, Events, Lectures