InThePastLane by Edward T. O’Donnell What's Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce and cranberry bread? In 1959, millions of Americans found out. The problem was not with the cranberry supply, for growers had reported an excellent harvest that … [Read more...]
The Great Cranberry Scare of 1959
Of Plague and Pilgrims: The Grim Story Behind the First Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we can expect many newspaper articles and television programs detailing the story behind the holiday’s origins. The accurate ones will explain how the first Thanksgiving in 1621 bore little resemblance to the scenes represented in paintings—e.g., Pilgrims and Native … [Read more...]
The Unknown Story of the Pledge of Allegiance
InThePastLane.com by Edward T. O'Donnell Columbus Day marks not only the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas, but also the birth of the Pledge of Allegiance. The story of how this civic … [Read more...]
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