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The White House is pictured in June 2020. (Photo by Tabrez Syed via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: 1800 to 2024, we’ve had ugly elections before

Tom Morrow October 31, 2024
For those of you who think the upcoming election of 2024 is going to be a real donnybrook, you probably didn't read about the Election of 1800, which came close to tearing our nation apart. The election, which was held from Oct. 31 to Dec. 3 of that year, was sometimes called the “Revolution of 1800.”
James Montgomery Flagg’s Uncle Sam, from the artist’s iconic recruiting poster. (Library of Congress)

Historically Speaking: Uncle Sam, the patriotic American icon

Tom Morrow September 30, 2024
The national personification of the United States federal government was the creation of a U.S. Army recruiting poster during World War I.
The Chicago Sun-Times front page from Aug. 28, 1968, covered the unrest of the Democratic Convention at the time. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Historically Speaking: The raucous Democratic convention of 1968

Tom Morrow August 31, 2024
The election of 1968 was one of the closest ever in American history, with Nixon winning 31.7 million votes, Humphrey 31.2 million votes and Wallace a few more than 10 million votes. Compared to the 1968 convention, with its many similarities, the 2024 convention in Chicago was relatively calm. To be sure, no matter how it’s read, the year 1968 was a dark time in our American history.
U.S. Olympic sprinters (from left) Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe and Frank Wykoff do a light warm-up on the deck of the S.S. Manhattan before they sail for Germany to compete in the 1936 Olympics. (Public Domain image)

Historically Speaking: Olympic gold and what ‘could have been’

Tom Morrow July 31, 2024
The 2024 Olympics opened last week in Paris, but a lot of history has taken place during the last century that is worthy of note. Here are two stories I told you about in past columns.
The mild flavor of summer squash lends itself to adaptation to a variety of dishes. (Photo by Laura Macklem)

Preserved Home: Sneak a squash onto your neighbor’s porch, but keep more for tasty recipes

Laura Macklem July 31, 2024
This summer, when squash is overtaking your garden, don’t squash the idea of sharing, but also consider using kitchen magic to transform this garden champ into winning pantry offerings for all year long.
The Betsy Ross Flag flies outside of the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. (Photo by Dan Mall via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: Betsy Ross, an original American patriot

Tom Morrow June 30, 2024
In case you missed this particular class in third grade, let me tell you about a true American patriot: Elizabeth Griscom “Betsy” Ross, who was born Jan. 1, 1752.
Albert Goodwill Spalding. (Historical photo)

Historically Speaking: The man who helped build baseball, and influenced San Diego

Tom Morrow May 31, 2024
American baseball owes a great deal of its existence to Albert Goodwill Spalding. You may have seen the name Spalding on a number of sports equipment, namely baseballs, players’ gloves and a number of other related sports items, including rule and history books. Spalding played, managed and owned baseball teams and was the co-founder of today’s National League. He even has ties to San Diego.
The train tracks near the Encinitas commuter rail station are pictured July 16, 2022. (Photo by Laser1987, iStock Getty Images)

Point of View: Recent railroad deaths need serious attention, not social media theories

Roman S. Koenig April 10, 2024
The reasons for this year’s increase in deaths along North San Diego County’s train tracks might be tougher to ascertain in the short term, but what our communities don’t need are loose theories and crass comments about the victims.
Jack White, who grew up in Oceanside, is among San Diego’s noteworthy broadcasters, having worked for KGTV Channel 10 for more than three decades. (Courtesy photo)

Historically Speaking: The night one magic master met another

Tom Morrow April 10, 2024
For those who don’t know it, the late KGTV Channel 10 news anchor Jack White not only was a class act as a news reporter, but he was a master magician as well.
Homemade brown-and-serve dinner rolls are convenient and allow for a variety of topping options. (Photo by Laura Macklem)

Preserved Home: Roll recipes to serve you and your family well

Laura Macklem March 19, 2024
Put aside gluey, expensive store-bought rolls and buns for homemade to make quick dinners extra special, it will serve you well.
Donner Peak in Truckee. (Photo by Jeff Hopper via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: Truckee and Des Moines, the history behind the names

Tom Morrow March 19, 2024
There’s a good deal of obscure city names scattered across America that are derived from either native inhabitants or from early 17th and 18th century French explorers and trappers. Here are two more examples: Truckee and Des Moines.
The Betsy Ross Flag flies outside of the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. (Photo by Dan Mall via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: Betsy Ross, an original American patriot

Tom Morrow February 21, 2024
In case you missed this particular class in third grade, let me tell you about a true American patriot: Elizabeth Griscom “Betsy” Ross, who was born Jan. 1, 1752.
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