The State of the Union
In a humorous yet serious speech at the National Press Club Luncheon, called "The State of the Union", Mr. Gore Vidal, an author analyzed… read more
In a humorous yet serious speech at the National Press Club Luncheon, called "The State of the Union", Mr. Gore Vidal, an author analyzed current politics, the presidential campaign, the Constitution, and other topics. Mr. Vidal has written several novels and plays, including Myra Breckinridge, Burr, and Lincoln, which are satires of American history and life. close
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