William F. Buckley, Jr., Oct. 27, 1960. Photo 31-1960-c45 By Thomas F. Schwartz Sam Tanenhaus’s new biography of William F. Buckley, Jr. has prompted mixed reviews from conservative commentators who have praised or criticized its treatment of Buckley’s role in reviving conservatives as a political force. Herbert Hoover’s copy of Buckley’s first book, God and … Continue reading William F. Buckley, Jr. and Herbert Hoover
Italian finance minister Guido Jung arrives for conference with President Roosevelt. ACME photo 5/2/1933 By Thomas F. Schwartz Guido Jung is not a name that brings immediate recognition. He is best known as the Italian Minister of Finance from 1932 to 1935 and a vocal supporter of Benito Mussolini. His Italian family were wealthy Orthodox … Continue reading Guido Jung, Italian Minister of Finance, on FDR and Hitler
