This week at In the Past Lane we bring you 4 features. The first two relate to immigration which, as you well know, is a major political issue in the US these days. Here's the lineup: 1) The first feature examines a little-known aspect of American immigration history -- specifically, the story … [Read more...]
Lady Liberty Had Something Else in Mind – The Statue of Liberty Originally Had NOTHING to Do with Immigration
InThePastLane.com by Edward T. O'Donnell The story of the Statue of Liberty provides an excellent opportunity to examine how the icons and traditions a society holds dear often originated with very different purposes and meanings. … [Read more...]