Books with author John Taylor Allen

"In a democracy that prides itself on free and fair elections, it is vital that American citizens not lose faith in the integrity of the election. Experts say federal and state governments must approach the threat of election interference with more urgency. Better communication is needed to warn campaigns and election officials when hacking is detected. Social media companies must take steps to eliminate fake news and deceptive ads. More money must be spent to shore up the nation's voting system"--

World War II resulted in the defeat of the Axis powers and left the United States and the Soviet Union as antagonists in the developing Cold War. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of World War II and then examines these questions: How Did the Treaty of Versailles Contribute to Hitlers Rise? How did the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor Influence the Wars Outcome? How Did the Nazi Invasion of the Soviet Union Change the Course of the War? How Did the End of World War II Contribute to the Start of the Cold War?

It occurred to me one evening, "My mother was a little girl once. " This short story is about that time in her life, and is taken from stories she told me about growing up in Roanoke Virginia. I wanted to pay my respects to this wonderful woman who was more than a mother. Among her other roles in life, she had once been a young girl filled with her hopes and dreams.