A Strong America
George Washington’s Mother Finally Gets the Attention She Deserves
New biography of Mary Ball Washington, who raised and guided the father of our country, celebrates a woman few of us knew much about — until now
Author
Craig Shirley
Craig Shirley is a presidential historian and Reagan biographer. He's written four books on Ronald Reagan, is working on several more, and is the author of the New York Times best-seller, "December 1941." His newest book is "Mary Ball Washington: The Untold Story of George Washington’s Mother," just published in December 2019. He is the Visiting Reagan Scholar at Eureka College in Illinois and has taught courses on Reagan at the University of Virginia.
A Strong America
Normandy, Reagan and Trump on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
The author recalls timeless actions, timeless words: 'These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent'
A Strong America
Ronald Reagan’s Farewell, 30 Years Ago Today — and His Everlasting Advice to America
'He believed the individual to be greater than the state'
Politics
The Most Important Phone Call Ronald Reagan Ever Made
Historian Craig Shirley sheds important light on a pivotal move that literally changed the course of American history
Politics
George Herbert Walker Bush, Rest in Peace
The 41st president was 'at his best when things were worst' — noted Reagan historian shares personal remembrances
Politics
‘Busting the Barricades’ by Laura Ingraham: Unique Insights, Abundant Acumen into Donald Trump
Presidential historian Craig Shirley explains why 'great attention must be paid' to this new book
Politics
Does Trump Measure Up to Reagan? What You Must Know
A noted historian bluntly and thoroughly assesses the strengths, issues and eras of these two key conservative presidents
Entertainment
Reagan Library Chief Weaves a Dramatic and Must-Read Thriller
'The Second Coming' will surprise readers for a whole host of reasons — new review by Craig Shirley
