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1. Honestly, Abe!

Author

Widmer, Ted

Subjects
*WIT & humor, *ANECDOTES, BIOGRAPHIES
Abstract

This article discusses the author's findings about Martin Van Buren and Abraham Lincoln. Biography of Van Buren he published in 2005 in which he found surprises that did not fit in the encyclopedia entry he was expecting to write. Jokes he found hidden in suppressed anecdotes about Lincoln in the years after 1865.

Published
2006

2. George Bush I.

Author

Widmer, Ted

Subjects
BIOGRAPHIES
Abstract

The article presents the author's comments on the life and achievements of George Bush, first cousin of U.S. President George W. Bush great- great- great grandfather. He states that Bush was a very intellectual man and used to read a variety of subjects. He states that Bush in his biography on Islam's founder "The Life of Muhammad," has commented on all the religions and has even called Prophet Muhammad as "the imposter" that caused widespread controversy.

Published
2007

3. Magic Man.

Author

Widmer, Ted

Subjects
*NONFICTION, BIOGRAPHIES
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days & the Triumph of Hope," by Jonathan Alter.

Published
2006

4. Two Cheers For Jefferson.

Author

Widmer, Ted

Subjects
*NONFICTION, BIOGRAPHIES
Abstract

Reviews the book "Thomas Jefferson: Author of America," by Christopher Hitchens.

Published
2005

5. Profile in Courage.

Author

Widmer, Ted

Subjects
*NONFICTION, BIOGRAPHIES
Abstract

Reviews the non-fiction book 'An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963,' by Robert Dallek.

Published
2003

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