Category Archives: Theodore Roosevelt

Who needs to know?

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

(CNN) — March 30, 1981. Arguably the most powerful man in the world is shot. President Reagan waves to crowds just before he was shot in an assassination attempt in 1981. As measures were taken to save President Reagan’s life, … Continue reading →

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What Can I Do?

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is a message I posted on one of my hometown’s websites, WILLKIE’S PRIDE. This morning, my sixteen year old son came into my study before leaving for school and said he was really frustrated with something in marching band. … Continue reading →

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United We Stand… Divided We Fall…

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

“For united we stand, divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We’ll be together; together, you and I.” I remember the words to this song when I was quite young. It seemed to resonate … Continue reading →

Posted in Abraham Lincoln, Harry Truman, Indiana, Politics, Politics - 2008 Election, Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. History, U.S. Presidents, White House | Leave a comment

THE WEST WING…

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have been watching the first two seasons of THE WEST WING, my absolute most favorite television show. There is one particular episode that was very moving to me. Toby Ziegler, the communications director, is called to a Washington metro … Continue reading →

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FDR's Grandchildren…

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

As I work on the Wright Brothers’ musical, I have a DVD running, FDR: A Presidency Revealed. Super documentary with tons of personalities sharing Roosevelt history. Of particular interest to me are two of Franklin & Eleanor’s grandchildren. Curtis Roosevelt, … Continue reading →