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Proposed updates to Talmage Boston article (COI disclosed)

Hello,

I am proposing a set of updates to improve sourcing and address existing issues noted on this article, including lack of significant coverage and limited citations. I have a conflict of interest, as I am working on his behalf, and will not edit the article directly. I am submitting these proposed changes for review in accordance with Wikipedia guidelines.

The updates below focus only on adding reliably sourced material and strengthening existing content, not duplicating information already present.

Proposed addition to lead (improving sourcing)

Talmage Boston (born October 1, 1953) is an American attorney, author, and historian. He has written and spoken on American presidential history, legal issues, and baseball history.^[1]

Proposed addition to career section (new sourcing support)

Boston has written and spoken on topics related to American history and leadership, particularly U.S. presidents.^[2] He has also appeared in public affairs programming and historical discussions, including features on C-SPAN.^[3]

Proposed new section: Awards and recognition

Boston has received several professional honors, including the Terry Lee Grantham Award in 2019, the Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award in 2022, and the State Bar of Texas Litigation Section’s Luke Soules Award in 2022.^[4] In 2023, he was recognized by the Dallas Historical Society as a History honoree. In 2025, he was named Outstanding Alumnus by the University of Texas School of Law.^[5]

Notes

- These updates focus on adding independent and institutional sources to address existing notability and sourcing concerns - No existing content is duplicated - Additional sources can be provided if needed

Thank you for your time and consideration. TiffanyLoraineBudd (talk) 17:36, 29 April 2026 (UTC)

Proposed updates to Talmage Boston article

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

Disclosure: I am employed by Commercial Ideas and am requesting edits on behalf of Talmage Boston. I have a conflict of interest and am not editing the article directly.

Request 1: Replace the current lead sentence with the following:

Talmage Boston (born October 1, 1953) is an American attorney, author, and historian whose published work has focused on baseball, law, and U.S. presidential history.

Reason: This wording is neutral, concise, and better supported by independent and institutional sources.

References:

Dallas Innovates profile on Boston and his work as a litigator and historian.
Dallas Morning News author page noting his history books and more than 30 years of op-eds and book reviews.
Washington Independent Review of Books review of How the Best Did It.

Request 2: Add the following career section:

Boston has written books on baseball, law, and presidential history. His 2024 book, How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents, was reviewed by the Washington Independent Review of Books, which described it as a study of leadership centered on eight U.S. presidents.

Reason: This adds independently sourced career information without promotional language.

References:

Washington Independent Review of Books review of How the Best Did It.
Dallas Innovates profile.
Dallas Morning News author page.

TiffanyLoraineBudd (talk) 21:21, 8 July 2026 (UTC)

Not done The introduction you propose is wordier. The paragraph would be okay to add but please provide the sources themselves(either a link or information needed for a citation). 331dot (talk) 19:44, 20 August 2026 (UTC)

[1]
"The Last Word: Talmage Boston on How Being a Litigator and Historian Go Hand in Hand". Dallas Innovates. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
[2]
"Formula for Leadership". Baylor University. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
[3]
"Talmage Boston". C-SPAN. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
[4]
"Talmage Boston Receives State Bar of Texas Litigation Section's Luke Soules Award". State Bar of Texas. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
[5]
"2025 Alumni Award Honorees Announced". University of Texas School of Law. Retrieved 29 April 2026.

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