“A citizen at his home in Rockford, Illinois, or Boulder, Colorado, could read a newspaper, listen to a radio, or watch the round-the-clock coverage on television, but he had no way of connecting with those who shared his views. Nor was there a quick, readily available tool for an ordinary citizen to gather information on his own. In 1960, communication was a one-way street, and information was fundamentally inaccessible. The whole idea of summoning up data or reaching thousands of individuals with the touch of a finger was a science-fiction fantasy.”
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Then Everything Changed: Stunning Alternate Histories of American Politics: JFK, RFK, Carter, Ford, Reaga n
The book delves into speculative scenarios that examine how the political landscape of the United States might have evolved differently if certain historical events had unfolded differently. more
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Jeff Greenfield
Jeff Greenfield is an American journalist born on June 10, 1943. He has had a rich career in the news industry, covering a wide range of topics including politics and culture. more
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