The son of Polish Russian immigrants, Milton Berliner grew up to become a journalist and music critic. Writing for the Washington Daily News from the close of World War II through the Viet Nam era, he had a front row seat to history. With deep appreciation and razor wit, he captured in writing the exploits of Presidents, Congressional leaders, famous artists, actors and musicians. His stories, including those excerpted here, touched on the Cold War, McCarthyism, the Civil Rights struggle and Viet Nam. This is the story of an historic time and a portrait of a gifted writer, an acute political observer, and extraordinary father.