TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

(Photo from Associated Press) The month following the first presidential debate has been a whirlwind of significant events, shaping this election cycle into a compelling, chaotic, and dynamic narrative. From the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to Joe Biden's official withdrawal from the presidential race and the subsequent emergence of Vice President Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate, each development has added a new layer to the current political landscape.  Vice President Kamala Harris is now the sole contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, as the critical deadline passed on Tuesday evening without any other candidates qualifying . Her journey to the top of a Presidential ticket has been long and includes a life full of public service, including her time as a prosecutor in San Francisco and as the Attorney General of California. She is also the first Black & Asian woman to ever lead a major party ticket and if elected,...

This post was originally published on (2/15/21) and updated on (2/21/22) . On the eve of some unpredictable tensions across the world, this President’s day TheArchive honors the Presidents who have led our country through conflict. Some have guided us past it while others caused it.   Either way, it’s challenging at the top, especially as we see President Biden navigate some very provocative leadership moments this week.  These stories of leadership have carved their way into our zeitgeist as they help to inform how our future can and may be shaped. In Ronald Reagan, The Hollywood Years, and Ronald Reagan, the Presidential Years , we track Reagan’s rise to power and his brush with the kind of conflict he could rise above. From that iconic moment on stage with Goldwater in 1964, to his governorship shortly thereafter, to his presidency, Reagan is celebrated as one of the most popular presidents of our time. But we also learn that the Iran-Contra affair certainly led to some ...