Dec 28, 1993
William L. Shirer (/ˈʃaɪrər/), the American journalist, war correspondent, and historian, died at 89.
Quote for Today
“I suppose every government that has ever gone to war has tried to convince its people of three things: (1) that right is on its side; (2) that it is fighting purely in defence of the nation; (3) that it is sure to win.” - William L. Shirer, Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent 1934-41
Have a Laugh
"The first time I sang in the church choir, two hundred people changed their religion." - Fred Allen, American comedian.