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Edward P. Moser

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Edward Moser, is no talking head, but a historian and long-time author. A former speechwriter for the President of the United States, and an ex-Editor of Time-Life Books, he was also a writer for Jay Leno’s “The Tonight Show”. He is the author, co-author, or editor of 14 published books, on such subjects as history, politics, humor, and technology.

His latest is Femme Fatalité: A Lizzy Thorne Spy Novel--

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His previous work is The Old Town Horror, Murder and Theft in America's Most Historic Locale--

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His previous book, from Lyons Press, was The Lost Capitol, The Hidden and Tumultuous Saga of Congress and the Capitol Building--

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	Armchair Reader: World War II Extraordinary Facts and Stories by Edward P. Moser (Goodreads Author), Robert Bullington, Armchair Reader 4.02 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2007 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Patriot's A to Z of America: Things Every Good American Should Know by Edward P. Moser (Goodreads Author), Jay Stephen Whitney really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lost History of the Capitol: The Hidden and Tumultuous Saga of Congress and the Capitol Building 3.82 avg rating — 22 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Politically Correct Guide to the Bible 3.46 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 1997 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Foundering Fathers: What Jefferson, Franklin, and Abigail Adams Saw in Modern D.C.! 4.09 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Politically Correct Guide to American History 3.14 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 1996 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The White House's Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square 3.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Armchair Reader: The Book of Myths & Misconceptions 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Two-Term Jinx!: Why Most Presidents Stumble in Their Second Terms, and How Some Succeed - Volume 1, George Washington-Theodore Roosevelt really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Willy Nilly: Bill Clinton Speaks Out 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1994 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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My new book, The Two Term Jinx!

My latest book is out!

The Two-Term Jinx!: Why Most Second-Term Presidents Stumble, and How Some Succeed, Volume 1, is a popular account of the wild presidencies of the two-term Chief Executives, from George Washington to Theodore Roosevelt. It details how most two termers have had unsuccessful or unlucky second terms.

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Intriguing espionage novel set in the opulent embassies and mansions of World War II-era Georgetown and Embassy Row. Involves around the secret codes--think Enigma and The Imitation Game--viral to the winning of the war. Revolves around a daring fema ...more
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Small Government Book Fan Club — 715 members — last activity Apr 09, 2026 01:38PM
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Political Humorist Ed Moser Hosts a Q&A on history, comedy, politics — 2 members — last activity Apr 18, 2013 04:35PM
Hi, I am gladly discussing, right here, my new political comedy, “Foundering Fathers: What Jefferson, Franklin, and Abigail Adams Saw in Modern D.C.! Hi, I am gladly discussing, right here, my new political comedy, “Foundering Fathers: What Jefferson, Franklin, and Abigail Adams Saw in Modern D.C.!” “Ever wonder what the Founding Fathers would think of America today? Now you know. In this humor book by a former writer for Jay Leno, a biotech firm brings Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Abigail Adams back to life in contemporary Washington, D.C. These Founders of the USA get into comic adventures with mad scientists, the TSA, befuddled congressmen, the Declaration of Independence, Obamacare, war games, a glad-handing president, crooked lobbyists, the Fed, bungling terrorists, two characters named Fannie & Freddie, and a record-breaking storm. The sometimes foundering, ever resolute Founders even take part in an epic sports race, secretly visit the White House and the Capitol, and watch a horror movie about Ben Franklin, Werewolf Slayer.” I’ll be happy to answer any questions on the book or about writing about comedy, history, and politics in famous Washington, DC settings like the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument! Some info about me: “The author, Edward Moser, is a former writer for Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show,” a former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, a former editor for Time-Life Books, author of the book, A Patriot’s A to Z of America, writer of histories of Pfizer and Abbott Labs, and author for Random House of the “Political Correct” series."" The book is available through the Amazon.com affiliate, Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/4082079 Also available as an e-book for Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook, or for your PC, tablet, or cell phone!: http://www.amazon.com/Foundering-Fathers-Jefferson-Franklin-ebook/dp/B009ZOM9K6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1352818025&sr=1-1&keywords=foundering+fathers+moser Questions? On writing comedy, history, politics, humor, especially in Washington, D.C. settings?? Fire away! Let’s have some fun!! Ed Moser ...more

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