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Tom Nelson retweeted
Feb 22
Forty-six years later, it has happened …
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Feb 26
Join me TONIGHT (2/26) for another WRECKED book talk at @AppletonPubLib. Find out why the Edmund Fitzgerald really sank and how it explains the economic collapse in 1970s.
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Feb 15
What is your favorite Olympic event? Mine is the 4-hour sofa-sectional rest.
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Jan 26
Some BIG news on the book front. Here's a clue... more to come...
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27 Dec 2025
Check out my article in @NRO. How can Dems and GOP honor the memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald? Revitalize American shipbuilding!
nationalreview.com/2025/12/5…
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Tom Nelson retweeted
18 Dec 2025
In "Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy," author Thomas Nelson explores how the Edmund Fitzgerald is more than just the subject of a popular song.
News Editor Lisa John Rogers spoke with Nelson about his book and more: youtu.be/qjblVccD2oo
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1 Dec 2025
Thanks for having me on Matt--just like ol' times! #FitzAt50
30 Nov 2025
Watch: Tom Nelson, the Outagamie Co Exec and former Dem state lawmaker, on his new book ‘Wrecked’ and why he says it’s receiving praise from Dems and Republicans
youtu.be/pR9Tp4KoN8Y
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Tom Nelson retweeted
11 Nov 2025
Can’t recommend strongly enough the Edmund Fitzgerald documentary that the creative team at @fox6news made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its sinking. Knew the story and the Gordon Lightfoot song, but this is thorough and incredibly well done:
youtu.be/aofg88mEGvY?si=8R7u…
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7 Nov 2025
Big weekend in Detroit, Toledo, Huron and Cleveland. Join me to learn more about my book WRECKED and why the Edmund Fitzgerald really sank and what it means for American history. #FitzAt50 tinyurl.com/turs4kj6
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18 Sep 2025
Another WRECKED weekend — in a good way). Thanks Chapter 2 books, Eat My Words and Content books for some great events. Get your copy today: amazon.com/Wrecked-Fitzgeral…
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Tom Nelson retweeted
17 Sep 2025
Belichick is great but he never won a Super Bowl while looking like he was managing a grocery store.
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Tom Nelson retweeted
16 Sep 2025
Super Sky Point to Robert Redford, one of Hollywood’s last true “movie stars” and the man who brought the great Roy Hobbs to life. St. Peter, please direct him to Paul Newman upon arrival. Things might get a little crazy but that’s just how they are. #RIP
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Tom Nelson retweeted
13 Sep 2025
In 1980, Packers kicker Chester Marcol’s field goal attempt is blocked back into his hands and he runs that fucker in for a game-winning touchdown. If this play wasn’t already wildly awesome enough, Marcol later revealed he was high on cocaine.
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12 Sep 2025
Big weekend! WRECKED book tour continues Friday/Saturday: Hudson, Wi / Minneapolis / Northfield, MN! #FitzAt50
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