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Archives for June 2016

Episode 013 Why We Pledge Allegiance, Betsy Ross, & More

June 14, 2016 by InThePastLane Leave a Comment

This week, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Flag Day, we take a look at several intriguing flag-related stories. Here’s the lineup: Why Do We Pledge Allegiance? Here’s the little-known story behind this revered American ritual and the fears that inspired it. Did you know the Pledge was … [Read more...]

Episode 012 The History of Gay Liberation in US History

June 6, 2016 by InThePastLane Leave a Comment

June is Pride Month in the US, so in this episode we examine the history of the gay rights struggle. Here's the lineup: 1) a short piece on the notion of "hidden history." 2) an interview with Andrew Berman, Executive Director of the Greenwich Village Society for Historical Preservation, an … [Read more...]

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