The plain truth is this past ten years will be denied in a couple of generations. Some selfish group will defend Trump’s erosion of our institutions and America’s standing in the world. The corruption, violations, and betrayals most certainly will be twisted for gain. We all must talk to our kids and grandkids about America, and what it means to be a citizen. And for God sake invest in public schools and history education.

Gail Chumbley is the author of the two-part memoir “River of January,” and “River of January: Figure Eight,” co-writer of the screenplay, “Dancing On Air” based on those books. She has penned three stage plays on history topics, “Clay” on the life of Senator Henry Clay, “Wolf By The Ears” examining the beginnings of American slavery, and “Peer Review” where 47 is confronted by specters of four past presidents.