Essays


November 7, 2016

Which Presidents Earned the Seal of Approval? (Dallas News)

By Winstead on November 7, 2016 Every newly inaugurated president in our past has brought into office the public’s expectations of anticipated performance.  His supporters have foreseen only great things happening under his leadership, while detractors have predicted that the country will surely suffer through rapid decline during his administration.  Such expectations are […]
October 30, 2016

WATCH: Talmage Boston, “American History TV,” C-SPAN3

By Winstead on October 30, 2016  Talmage Boston talks about his book, Cross-Examining History: A Lawyer Gets Answers from Experts About Our Presidents, on American History TV, C-SPAN3.  He explains the “Ten Commandments of Presidential Leadership” and provides examples of presidents who excelled at each one.   Originally aired Sunday, October 30, 2016.
October 22, 2016

How Nasty Were Politics in the Past? History Goes on Witness Stand – DMN Featuring Talmage’s Newest Book

By Winstead on October 22, 2016 How Nasty Were Politics in the Past? Talmage Boston is ready for the next chapter of the U.S. presidency—one way or the other. The 63-year-old Dallas attorney, historian and author is already crafting his post-election questions for Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, who will be speaking in Dallas the […]