Ira Riklis History Blog
Welcome to the Ira Riklis History blog. From a young age, Mr. Riklis has developed a keen interest in history. Ranging from European history to US civil war, Ira has immersed himself in literature on the topics. On this blog, Ira will contribute historical pieces of information.
This is part of a project by Mr. Riklis on sharing his thoughts and knowledge on topics that are dear to him. You can follow Ira on the following social profiles:
About Ira Riklis
Ira D. Riklis is the son of Meshulam Riklis, who was the founder of Rapid-American Corp. The Riklis family have been life-long entrepreneurs owning majority and minority shareholdings in several ventures. Ira inherited this business acumen from his father and currently is the CEO at Lydia Security Monitoring, Inc. dba C.O.P.S. Monitoring. His previous business ventures include Seguin Partners, LLC and Charters Sports. Mr. Riklis is also the current President at Sutherland Capital Management, Inc., which is a title company in Manhattan.
Ira lives in the borough of Manhattan, New York City and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School. Mr. Riklis is known in New York and much of the northeast because of his charitable nature. In fact, the Wall Street Journal covered a story on Mr. Riklis and giving back to the community: click to read.
Ira hopes you enjoy the many topics covered on this blog and looks forward to your comments!
Latest Post Information From Ira Riklis
September 22, 2017- King Triumphs In The Battle Of The Sexes
This week Ira Riklis shares more about the epic battle of the sexes that has now turned into a movie. He includes:
- Inequality Of The Sexes In The 70s
- Battle Of The Sexes Challenge
- The Real Win For Women
September 29, 2017- Remembering The Legacy Of Miles Davis
September is the anniversary of Miles Davis’ death and Ira Riklis shares more about how he changed the world of jazz as we know it today. He looks at:
- Miles Davis’ early days and persistence
- Making his mark in music
- His ‘Kind of Blue’ masterpiece
- Continued musical evolution
October 17, 2017 – Vice President Agnew’s Resignation: How Gerald Ford Became America’s 38th President
Vice President Agnew resigned after allegations of illegal activities such as accepting bribes. This week Ira Riklis looks at:
- Agnew’s early career
- The investigations and suspicions that Agnew was under
- Agnew’s resignation
- Gerald Ford coming into office
October 25, 2017 – Happy Birthday Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso reigns as one of the greatest artists of all time. Ira Riklis shares some interesting facts this week regarding:
- Picasso’s early life
- The Founding of Cubism
- Little Known Facts About Picasso
October 30, 2017 – H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer
Ira Riklis delves into the horrifying history of H.H. Holmes. Learn all about:
- Holmes’ medical career
- The “Murder Castle” he built and the disappearances within it
- Holmes’s death
October 31, 2017 – Can You Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street?
As we approach another anniversary of the famous children’s show, Sesame Street, Ira Riklis digs deeper into its history.
- The Creation of Sesame Street
- Other Influences To The Show
- Teaching Lessons In Diversity
November 7, 2017 – Death Masks: Preserving The Memory Of The Dead
Ira Riklis explores the diverse history of death masks as they are used in various cultures for a variety of reasons. Historically several groups of people have used death masks such as:
- Egyptians
- Aztecs
- Romans
November 8, 2017 – The True Story Of The Sound Of Music
The month of November is the anniversary of the opening of the Broadway show The Sound of Music. Discover some lesser known details about the show.
- What the show is based on
- The Broadway Opening
- Inaccuracies between the show and the real story.
November 16, 2017 – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade delights millions of families and children of all ages every Thanksgiving Day. Read the post to learn:
- The first parades
- The first balloons in the parades
- The evolution of parade balloons
November 30, 2017 – History Of The Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Christmastime in New York City is magical and the centerpiece of that magic is the breathtaking Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Discover facts about:
- The first Rockefeller Christmas Tree
- This year’s tree lighting celebration
- Fun facts about previous year’s trees
December 8, 2017 – Charles Dickens: His Life And Famous Works
Charles Dickens is arguably most famous for his novel “A Christmas Carol” but has written many famous works. Learn about the man behind the novel including:
- Dickens’ Early Life
- His Career Highlights
- His Health, Life, and Death
December 15, 2017 – Eva Perón And A Legacy Of Social Justice
Eva Perón is also known as Evita made a huge impact in her short life. She became the voice of many who faced social injustice in a time when women did not take on roles in politics. Learn about:
- Eva’s Early Professional Life
- Her Life With Juan Perón
- Her Legacy And Fight For Social Justice
January 10, 2018 – James Joyce: A Literary Celebrity
James Joyce struggled to become recognized as a writer in his early career but later gained great success with his controversial novel Ulysses. This blog post will cover:
- James Joyce’s Early Life
- Early Writing Career
- His Novel Ulysses
- James Joyce’s Death
January 29, 2018 – The Life And Assassination Of Gandhi
The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi left people stunned. Learn about his life, teachings, and death.
- Early Adult Life and Education
- Becoming Mahatma Gandhi
- The Assassination