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This book looks at an era in American history filled with requirements of loyalty, vicious anti-immigrant rhetoric, jailing (or attempting to jail) those with different political opinions, censorship of written materials certain people don‘t like and more. Sounds awfully familiar, doesn‘t it? But it‘s about the era starting in 1917. While my attention to this did wane in places, overall it‘s an interesting, topical book.

Really interesting history of WWI and a few years afterward. There was a lot of new information for me- prison for those opposing the war, socialism, immigration, entering the war, diplomatic relations, etc. the author subtly connected today to 100 years ago in an interesting and thoughtful manner. Well written and provided lesser known, yet important, history of the US.

Really interesting history of WWI and a few years afterward. There was a lot of new information for me- prison for those opposing the war, socialism, immigration, entering the war, diplomatic relations, etc. the author subtly connected today to 100 years ago in an interesting and thoughtful manner. Well written and provided lesser known, yet important, history of the US.

Went and saw this new musical at the Public (starring Phillippa Soo of Hamilton fame) — it was based upon the tagged memoir, following the American suffrage movement. Well-written and clever, pulls at your heartstrings & makes you laugh (and cry). I need to find a copy of Doris‘ book now….

Good: A well written overview of the four men and their 1912 presidential race.

Bad: Less depth than I had hoped for.

I liked the book but it somehow had less substance than I expected and so let me down. Would be good if you're looking for summary bios of the candidates and the presidential race of 1912.

If you're interested, you can find my full review here: https://www.stevesbookstuff.com/2021/12/book-review-1912-wilson-roosevelt-taft.h...

Loved this book, but then I will read just about anything involving Alice Paul.

Well researched and there was "backstory" Even I didn't know about.

I have a feeling I'll be watching Iron Jawed Angel's today.

Those who hold power are responsible to the country for the use of it. They are responsible not only for what they do, but for what they do not do. Inaction establishes just as clear a record as does a policy of open hostility.

--Lucy Burns, 1913

Dammit. Had to make a new account because I apparently can't remember what email I used for the old one.

It's cool, it's cool. Y'all probably don't remember me anyway, I haven't been here for so long.

The history nerd part of me is enjoying this while I get some housework done.

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