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This is a book I never wanted to write. Reflections of an Uncertain Journey is my candid and vulnerable memoir about my ...
01/29/2023

This is a book I never wanted to write. Reflections of an Uncertain Journey is my candid and vulnerable memoir about my unwelcome and uncertain journey navigating the uncharted waters of an incurable cancer (stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2019).

The book will be released on March 17th but is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or where ever you buy books. Paperback or eBook.

In this candid, vulnerable, and deeply moving memoir, Mike Purdy invites us to walk with him on his unwelcome and uncertain journey as he navigates the uncharted waters of dealing with a lethal cancer - everything from diagnosis and treatments to the emotional and spiritual roller-coaster of the ...

Do You Know Where the Vice President Lives? I'm quoted in this New York Times article.
01/23/2021

Do You Know Where the Vice President Lives? I'm quoted in this New York Times article.

Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will eventually reside at Number One Observatory Circle, renewing a spotlight on an often-overlooked Washington address.

A short lesson in civility from John Adams & Thomas Jefferson - one of many stories in my book, "101 Presidential Insult...
12/12/2019

A short lesson in civility from John Adams & Thomas Jefferson - one of many stories in my book, "101 Presidential Insults: What They Really Thought About Each Other - and What It Means to Us." This non-partisan, laugh-aloud funny, well-researched, and thoughtful book makes a great holiday gift or stocking-stuffer for someone in your life who loves history, politics, and humor. Order now from Amazon ($10.99) or Barnes & Noble ($11.95).

A short lesson in civility from John Adams & Thomas Jefferson - one of many stories in my book, "101 Presidential Insults: What They Really Thought About Eac...

Looking for the perfect for a parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, or adult child? This is Laugh-aloud Funny😂| Sh...
11/19/2019

Looking for the perfect for a parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, or adult child? This is Laugh-aloud Funny😂| Shocking | Historical | Thoughtful. $11.95 https://www.amazon.com/101-Presidential-Insults-Really-Thought/dp/1543963749/

101 Presidential Insults peeks behind the political curtain—exposing that our presidents have dished out acerbic insults about other presidents from the founding fathers to the age of Trump. Our sordid history challenges us and our leaders to rise to "the better angels of our nature&qu...

What would you say to the President...if you had the chance? Here's what I planned to say.
10/23/2019

What would you say to the President...if you had the chance? Here's what I planned to say.

Mike Purdy is a presidential historian and the author of 101 Presidential Insults – What They Really Thought About Each Other – and What It Means to Us (June 7, 2019). He is also the founder of PresidentialHistory.com and a commentator on presidential history and politics for national and i...

The Value of Teaching History.
10/09/2019

The Value of Teaching History.

The Plodding Through the Presidents blog recently sponsored a writing contest asking people to describe the value of teaching history. While I didn’t win, I did receive an honorable mention recognition. The following is what I wrote: Why Teach History? In our modern world, why should we be concern...

13 Things That Must Happen When a President Dies, Reader's Digest article in which I'm quoted.
10/07/2019

13 Things That Must Happen When a President Dies, Reader's Digest article in which I'm quoted.

From which person takes the oath of office to the exact speed of the funeral procession, these are the traditions that are followed when a sitting or former U.S. president dies.

Listen to my interview on the History Author Show about my new book, 101 Presidential Insults: What They Really Thought ...
10/07/2019

Listen to my interview on the History Author Show about my new book, 101 Presidential Insults: What They Really Thought About Each Other - and What It Means to Us. (62 minutes long)

October 7, 2019 - What's a "honeyfuggle," and why did Theodore Roosevelt call William Howard Taft one? In this episode, presidential historian Mike Purdy checks in with the 44 men who've served as our presidents as they roast, criticize, and belittle fellow commanders-in-chief in a manner that would

My live CNN International interview from last night talking about the impeachment inquiry. 6.5 minutes long. It started ...
10/01/2019

My live CNN International interview from last night talking about the impeachment inquiry. 6.5 minutes long. It started at 11:20pm - way past my bedtime!

Impeachment Inquiry - Live interview of Mike Purdy with CNN International's Rosemary Church, September 30, 2019.

A guest blog post to my Presidential History Blog by a museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in...
09/04/2019

A guest blog post to my Presidential History Blog by a museum specialist at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee. Yes, even in the 21st century there are discoveries of historical documents that have never seen the light of day. A fascinating story told by Kendra Hinkle who I met in Washington, DC last summer.

Guest Blog Post: I’m pleased to publish this guest blog post written by Kendra Hinkle. Kendra is a Museum Specialist and Cultural Resource Manager at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee where she has been employed for 23 years. She is a Greeneville native and an exp...

Come here me talk about my book on September 24 from 6:00-7:30pm in West Seattle. I will also have books available for p...
09/04/2019

Come here me talk about my book on September 24 from 6:00-7:30pm in West Seattle. I will also have books available for purchase and will be glad to sign a copy for you.

Description: Join presidential historian Mike Purdy as he discusses his new book that exposes the acerbic insults our presidents dished out about other presidents from founding fathers to Trump. Learn the funny, shocking, sobering stories that challenge our leaders and us to rise above and reject t...

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