This week, as the Democratic National Convention prepares to make history by nominating a woman for the presidency, In The Past Lane takes a close look at women who have sought the nation’s highest office. Here’s the lineup: 1) First, I bring you a short segment on a curious voting controversy that … [Read more...]
Episode 016 The History of Women Seeking the White House
Episode 005 Where Have You Gone, Robert F. Kennedy?
This week at In The Past Lane, the podcast about history and why it matters, we take a close look at Robert F. Kennedy. Here's the lineup: 1) First up, it's a short feature on the basics of the life of RFK. 2) Next, I speak with author Larry Tye about his new book, Bobby Kennedy: The Making of A … [Read more...]
The Myth of the Great Blackout of 1965 Baby Boom
The Great Blackout of 1965 While the power outages in the NY-NJ region caused by hurricane Sandy made life difficult for millions, a far larger blackout in November 1965 plunged some 30 million Americans across eight states into darkness. In New York City 800,000 people were trapped during the … [Read more...]
Iconic Images – Olympics, Mexico City, October 17, 1968
InThePastLane.com by Edward T. O'Donnell Today in History - October 17, 1968 - African American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their hands to make the Black Power salute during the medal awards ceremonies … [Read more...]
Margaret Sanger and the Struggle for Women’s Rights
InThePastLane by Edward T. O’Donnell Americans have spent a lot of time and energy in recent years arguing about birth control. The debate has centered not on the morality of contraception, but rather, in the wake of the … [Read more...]