William L. Wunder
Contributing Writer
W. L. Wunder - L. Wunder
BA in History, University of Iowa, 1994, with Dean's List honors.
History Buff- constant reader of books in American history.
Genealogy enthusiast- have researched my family tree since 1992, tracing some branches to the 1600's.
Completed Long Ridge Writer's Group course in writing for magazines.
Diploma in Technical Writing from the Institute of Technical Writing.
Latest Articles
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John C. Frémont and the First Republican Presidential Campaign
In 1856, the young Republican party chose a young man, John Charles Frémont, for the Presidency on a platform dominated by halting slavery's spread.
May 15, 2012
- William L. Wunder
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Impact of the Forty-Eighters on the American Civil War Era
Exiles of the failed European revolutions of 1848, the Forty-Eighters, had a significant role during the American Civil War era.
Apr 23, 2012
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Immigrant Ship Information in the New York Times
Details about the journey of your immigrant ancestors to New York might be found in the 19th century and early 20th century issues of the New York Times.
Mar 27, 2012
- William L. Wunder
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Border Brawl Between Iowa and Missouri in the 19th Century
Between the late 1830s and 1890s, disputes between Iowa and Missouri centered around either the true location of their shared boundary or slavery.
Mar 8, 2012
- William L. Wunder
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Andrew Jackson and Horse Racing in Early America
Andrew Jackson's lifelong love of horse racing enabled him to serve his country, to benefit financially, and to shape the sport in 19th century America.
Feb 11, 2012
- William L. Wunder
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Theodore Roosevelt and African-American Rights
Theodore Roosevelt's efforts in African-American civil rights were often compromised by his goal to break the Democrats' lock on the South.
Jan 25, 2012
- William L. Wunder
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Vulgo Surnames in Czech Genealogical Research
In Bohemia, vulgo surnames are family aliases or nicknames acquired through the name of the cottage of residence or the wife's/mother's family.
Dec 8, 2011
- William L. Wunder
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Book Review of David Pietrusza's 1948
David Pietrusza has written an excellent book on the 1948 U.S. Presidential election, presenting a thorough view of the four candidates and then some.
Nov 11, 2011
- William L. Wunder
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Radicalism and Violence of the Farmers' Holiday Association
In the Great Depression, the Farmers' Holiday Association courted violence and communism in its quest for farm price supports and to end farm foreclosures.
Oct 17, 2011
- William L. Wunder
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Presidential Vetoes of Andrew Jackson
Wielding the veto as a political weapon, President Andrew Jackson sought to defend the U.S. Constitution, protect democracy, and foil his rival Henry Clay.
Sep 28, 2011
- William L. Wunder
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