At the dawn of the 1970s, blue-collar workers were re-shaping New York City's skyline. But they were also building an America that would leave them behind.
In December 1969, the United States Selective Service conducted its first draft lottery since World War II, fueling a nationwide firestorm between those conscripted to serve and those who found a way out.
Did you know that just decades after the Civil War, a multi-racial political alliance won control of North Carolina? In the 1890s, Black North Carolinians saw an opportunity to “fuse” together with the largely white Populist party for common goals. Enter: the Fusion government.
In September 1974, Boston schools prepared to integrate via a court-mandated busing plan. The figures facing the moment - activists, agitators, politicians, and students - each had particular interests in mind, and were preparing for the worst.
