On September 7, 1963, just over two months before President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, Cuban leader Fidel Castro gave a surprising interview to an Associated Press reporter. This interview, which was reported in American newspapers on September 9, contained a chilling warning that has largely been overlooked in the decades since. Let’s dive into this…
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This tragic event shook the nation and led to the creation of the Warren Commission, tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the assassination. However, the Commission’s work was hampered by a significant blind spot: the compartmentalization of information within intelligence agencies. This…
The Rosenberg Spy Case: A Brief Overview In the early 1950s, America was gripped by fear of communism and Soviet spies. This period, known as the Red Scare, saw many Americans accused of being communist sympathizers or spies. One of the most famous cases from this time was that of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. The…
In 1953, newly elected President Dwight D. Eisenhower faced a tough decision. Should he grant clemency to Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were sentenced to death for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union? This case caused great controversy, with many claiming the Rosenbergs were innocent victims of Cold War hysteria. But there was more…
When we think of Blackbeard, images of a fearsome pirate terrorizing the high seas often come to mind. But before he became the notorious buccaneer we know from history books, Edward Teach had a very different life. Let’s dive into the lesser-known story of Blackbeard’s early years and his surprising connection to Jamaica. A Family’s…
In the early 1970s, as the United States was embroiled in political turmoil, a shadowy figure named G. Gordon Liddy was crafting a series of outlandish and illegal plans that would eventually lead to one of the biggest political scandals in American history. These plans, collectively known as Operation Gemstone, were a testament to the…
On November 22, 1963, the world was forever changed when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. While Lee Harvey Oswald is often considered the lone gunman, there are many other characters involved in this complex story. One such person is Buell Wesley Frazier, a young man who played a small but significant…
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is known for many things – his leadership during the Civil War, his role in abolishing slavery, and his famous speeches. But did you know that he was also a dedicated lifelong learner? One of the most fascinating examples of Lincoln’s commitment to self-improvement was his…
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This tragic event shocked the nation and sparked numerous investigations, including the Warren Commission. One of the key figures involved in this commission was Gerald Ford, who would later become the 38th President of the United States. Ford’s role in altering the…
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This tragic event has captivated the world for decades, spawning countless theories and investigations. While much has been written about the assassination, few accounts come from those who were directly involved in the aftermath. Jim Jenkins, a medical corpsman present during JFK’s…