August 16, 2026

Thankfully they understand the economic rhythms of history

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 November 2021 WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND Today’s Events in Historical Perspective America’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 Thankfully, they understand the economic rhythms of history By Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift           WASHINGTON — The economic theories of British John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) have lived on in the persons of former […]

Cassidy and Rupert

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 July 2022WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUNDToday’s Events in Historical PerspectiveAmerica’s Longest-Running Column Founded 1932 Walter, Cassidy, and RupertBy Douglas Cohn and Eleanor Clift          WASHINGTON — When CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite turned against the war in Vietnam following the enemy’s Tet Offensive in early 1968, the war was over. Cronkite was the most respected name in […]