Location: Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Telephone: 603-569-1212
Web: www.wrightmuseum.org

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Location: Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Telephone: 603-569-1212
Web: www.wrightmuseum.org

The story of Anna Marie Rosenberg, the Hungarian Jewish immigrant who became FDR’s closest advisor during World War II and, according to Life, “the most important official woman in the world” —a woman of many firsts, whose story, forgotten for too long, is extraordinary, inspiring, and uniquely American. Her life ran parallel to the front lines of history yet her influence on 20th century America, from the New Deal to the Cold War and beyond, has never before been told. More than the story of one remarkable woman, The Confidante explores who gets to be at the forefront of history, and why. Though she was not quite a hidden figure, Rosenberg’s position as “the power behind,” combined with her status as an immigrant and a Jewish woman, served to diminish her importance. In this inspiring, impeccably researched, and revelatory book, Christopher C. Gorham at last affords Anna Rosenberg the recognition she so richly deserves. Christopher C. Gorham is the author of The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America (citadel press, 2023). He holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Tufts University and Syracuse University College of Law. After practicing law for over a decade, for the last several years he has taught Modern American History at Westford Academy, outside Boston. His writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Literary Hub, Paper Brigade and online publications. The Confidante is his first book. He and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Watertown and Chatham, Massachusetts.

Location: Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Telephone: 603-569-1212
Web: www.wrightmuseum.org

Military ballooning in the United States began early in the Civil War. Balloons gave the Union the ability to view enemy troops from the "high ground" during a battle. Best known of the "aeronauts" was Thaddeus S.C. Lowe. He and others made numerous observations using hydrogen-filled balloons during the first two years of the war. World War I was the high point for the military use of observation balloons, which were extensively deployed by both sides. Leah Dearborn is the Assistant Director at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire. She is an experienced communications professional with many articles to her credit and a passion for aviation.

Location: Wright Museum of WWII
77 Center St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Telephone: 603-569-1212
Web: www.wrightmuseum.org