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INTERVIEW: EDITORIAL OPINIONS HISTORY IS NOW (1) If you could make an adaption -whether film, drama, book, or some other type of adaption -- of a historical event, which historical event would you choose? Why? ~ "The Battle of Castle Itter in the final days of World War II would make an exciting movie. A small group of American soldiers, German defectors, and freed French POWs defended a castle from a much larger Waffen-SS force that had previously turned the fortress into a prison for high profile French prisoners. Not only is this unique instance of Allied and German troops fighting side-by-side against Nazis in an actual castle the perfect set up for an action film, but in the right hands a movie on this topic could also be a great period piece. " Maxwell McPherson
(2) How do you think history will view what has happened in 2021 so far? ~ "2021 will be a year history shall remember even if it is somewhat overshadowed by 2020. I can’t imagine future textbooks will look kindly on those who failed to act decisively to combat COVID-19 nor those who continue to impede the pandemic’s resolution. Conspiracies seeking to explain present events already abound, but as time goes on I expect to see more outlandish claims to arise. January 6 is already an infamous date mired in conspiratorial suspicion and I imagine that will only increase as time goes on and more controversial conflicts occur. We will have to wait and see if 2022 remains as exciting or if things will become more stable. " Maxwell McPherson
