I love voting. I do. This year was the first time I have ever voted early. Felt good, as always, but added perk to avoid the game-day hoopla.

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Subject: Olympic Games, 23 July 1923

“It is the policy of the Department, therefore, to urge the men of the Navy and Marine Corps to take part in all contests requiring physical skill, manliness and courage…”

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July 4 interviews

My husband and sometimes co-author Joseph D’Agnese and I got some good press over the holiday. Recent interviews with NPR, PBS NewsHour and more can be found here.

#HuffPost Excerpt Sparks Conversation

Wow. The Huffington Post excerpt from our book, “Stuff Every American Should Know,” has generated more than 2,000 comments and more than 7,000 “likes.” LOVE seeing books generating this much conversation.

10 Books Every American NEEDS To Read

Thanks to Huffington Post's book section for this excerpt from our latest, “Stuff Every American Should Know.”