Veteran reporter Charles Wiley will give a general overview of everyday life and attitudes - especially for younger Americans - during the years from 1930 to 1950. Americans were once taught, by age five, that "Sticks & stones may break my bones. But, names will never hurt me." In the real world, you will hear things, non-stop, […]
Veteran reporter Charles Wiley discusses some of the double standards that were developed and passed on to our millennials. For example, according to recent surveys, the drug addiction epidemic is one of our country's major problems - especially the widespread use of heroin. But there is seldom any mention of those responsible. Until the 1960's, narcotics' […]
While describing everyday life for those stationed overseas, Wiley notes that the darkest hour for countless Gls was receiving "Dear John" letters. These came from girlfriends- sometimes, even a wife - declaring that their partner back home had found someone else to share her affections. In many situations , those who censored mail to the service […]
Veteran reporter Charles Wiley discusses news media, slanted stories, and his observations about becoming a good reporter and journalism as a career. He will stress the importance of getting internships and avoid taking positions where instead of learning your trade, you are used to run errands. Writing well is basic to being a professional reporter. And, you learn how to write […]
Veteran Report Charles Wiley describes the involvement of nearly all Americans in our World War II mobilization. Many everyday nominal events were often influenced by the conflict. The War was on the front burner 24/7. A great majority religiously listened to the evening news on radio every night. We talked about the war and read about the […]
Veteran Report Charles Wiley describes the mood of Americans before, during and following World War II. Among the social controls, in the New York City area, was what he calls the BIC system. BIC had both a specific meaning and a generic one. B stood for Bronx or Brooklyn, I for Irish or Italian and C for Catholic. […]
Veteran reporter Charles Wiley warns that many people - often because they get nearly all their information from the same biased sources - have calibrated their brains to believe in a philosophy and political viewpoint. In time, their search for confirmation information leads to an inability to absorb and process contradictory data. Studies have indicated that […]
Veteran reporter Charles Wiley describes the impact of World War II on the everyday lives of Americans here in the United States, on the home front. He discusses the complete change-- within hours--of the public mood in the entire country, going from overwhelming opposition to getting into the war to near unanimous all-out support for winning it. Moving to […]
The world is a wonderful place, with a long list of great things: adventure, fun, love, beauty and endless experiences. Yes, it can also be cruel sometimes. But, on balance, when all the good and bad is put on the scale, it's a blast. Veteran reporter Charles Wiley describes his gang, the Warriors, that hung out on […]
Veteran Report Charles Wiley describes suggestions on how to best insure successful, productive and happy lives. Wiley will stress the importance of building character and amassing knowledge- not just as keys to a successful career, but as the critical factors to success as a person. He will discuss the tremendous changes that will affect students' lives using as an […]
