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About the Author
Michael J. Romano has a Ph.D. in History and is an adjunct
professor at various local N.Y. colleges. He has been an edu-
cator and Supervisor of Social Studies in the New York State
System. Dr. Romano is also a presenter at local, regional,
and national Social Studies Councils.
Author’s Acknowledgments
This book was a family project. I would not have been able to
complete the book without the cooperation of my daughters,
Mary, Joann, Linda, and Susan, as well as my future son-in-
law, Raymond. I appreciate the support and help given by my
wife, Lucy, who provided me with the encouragement to
write the book. Finally, a lasting thanks to my parents,
Giuseppe and Concetta, for instilling in me a love of educa-
tion and of history.
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