“One day, you‘ll be scrutinized and scorned, and the next, you‘ll be celebrated and lauded. Sometimes by the very same people. You will not be able to control the narrative, but you can act according to your conscience, particularly in your personal life. And at the end of the day, that should be the only measure that matters.”
pickA thoroughly researched biography about a fascinating, admirable woman. Frances Perkins is a true inspiration.
I have a few quibbles with some of the writing, but Frances' life was so fascinating that it more than makes up for it.
Random book from our personal library.
#churchill #roosevelt #mccullough #wwii
Happy Presidents‘ Day* to those who celebrate.
Some good ones who must be looking on in horror at what we‘ve become, and some bad ones who must be patting themselves on the back for their part in getting us here.
IMHO part of the job of President is respecting the people who work for you. ALL of them. In this time of “narratives over facts,” starting tomorrow I‘ll share a few narratives about my experience as a #longtimefed employee.
#BOTM really arrives quick. 😅
I‘m thinking the tagged will be a great bridge between #BlackHistoryMonth & #WomensHistoryMonth
Starting this next on #audio #cloudlibrary
pick#12BooksOf2024 #ChurchillInTheWhiteHouse #RobertSchmuhl #December2024
Winston Churchill visited the White House many times during his two terms as prime minister. He met with FDR and Dwight D. Eisenhower and shaped American foreign policy during the Second World War. He arrived after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He had a great relationship with FDR but not so much with Eisenhower.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.“
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