Truman Capote. Photo: Time & Life Pictures / The LIFE Picture Collection / Getty Images Truman Capote was not the only one who thought that the murder of the Clutter family by Richard Hickock and Perry Smith in 1959 was the basis of an interesting book. As has been brought …
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Michelle Obama’s speechwriter on words and leadership
Back at the 2008 Democratic Convention in Denver, Michelle Obama introduced herself to the American people. She told the crowd the moving story of her upbringing and spoke about some of her and her husband’s values. “That your word is your bond, that you do what you say you are …
Read More »Former presidential speechwriter says friction is part of American democracy
Colleen Carroll Campbell was one of the keynote speakers at the Redeemed Women’s Conference held in Fargo on Saturday. In addition to being an accomplished author and journalist, Campbell has written speeches for President George W. Bush. Campbell said that in today’s political climate that has become extremely polarized, it’s …
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