Until his retirement in 1997 the author taught American History at Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois. He received a doctorate in history from the University of Iowa in 1968 and during hi...view moreUntil his retirement in 1997 the author taught American History at Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois. He received a doctorate in history from the University of Iowa in 1968 and during his career was privileged to receive a Fulbright Fellowship and grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. He currently resides in the Black Hills of South Dakota.view less