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At the outset of America’s involvement in WWI, the Wilson administration needed to convince a reluctant country to fight, so mass media was enlisted to propagandize. ...
About: Michael E. Telzrow
Posts by Michael E. Telzrow
Desmond Doss: His Only Weapon Was His Conscience
He refused to touch a gun, yet wanted to serve his country during World War II. After being mocked and badgered for his pacifism, he became a hero. ...
Hacksaw Ridge: Steadfast Love Amidst the Horrors of War
While Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge can be faulted for taking some major liberties with the life of conscientious objector Desmond Doss, it hits the mark in its portrayal of...
John Wayne: American Icon
Marion Morrison, known as John Wayne, became a symbol of what Americans valued and what they aspired to be: individualistic, self-reliant, and just. ...
The Betrayal of Cuba
President Obama's announcement yesterday that he is taking steps to end our "outdated approach" with Cuba and re-establish diplomatic relations has kicked up a firestorm of controversy. But one...
UAW, Feds Gain Control of Chrysler
In order to meet government out-of-court restructuring demands and to be eligible for more government financing, Chrysler agreed last week to a deal that gave the United Auto Workers...