In an unfortunate coincidence, given the beating NY took from Hurricane Sandy and the need for federal disaster assistance, today is the anniversary (October 30, 1975) of the infamous NY Daily News headline, FORD TO CITY: Drop Dead. It appeared when New York (and several other major metropolises) … [Read more...]
Iconic Image – Ford to City: Drop Dead (Oct 30, 1975)
Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion – And The Election That Got Away
In late October 1884 Republican candidate James G. Blaine seemed all but certain to win the presidency. With the election only one week away, he was campaigning in New York City, wooing the vital Irish Catholic vote to secure New York State and its many electoral votes. Everything was going his … [Read more...]
The Erie Canal — The Original Economic Stimulous Plan
InThePastLane Edward T. O'Donnell Given the raging debate in contemporary American politics over what role if any the government should play in the economy, it’s always instructive to look to history for some insight. One of the … [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...]
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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