Dennis P. Crawford
@dennispcrawford
Historian, author, freedom fighter and sports fan.
The only people who are better off since January 20, 2025 are the top 1% and Ghislaine Maxwell. Throw the rascals out! Blue wave 2026!
Robert F. Kennedy and George McGovern at the Wounded Knee Monument in South Dakota on April 16, 1968. (Photo from: The McGovern Center for Leadership and Public Service)
George McGovern on July 18, 1972. (The McGovern Center For Leadership and Public Service.)
The Beatles played in front of 55,000 people at Shea Stadium on August 15, 1965.
On August 14, 1935, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, establishing a permanent national old-age pension system through employer and employee contributions.
The Sporting News came out with its list of the top 20 college football teams of all time. Nebraska is well represented.
Robert F. Kennedy at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on April 16, 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy and George McGovern at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on April 16, 1968. I'm working on an article on the 1968 South Dakota primary. This piece will bring back an unfairly neglected chapter in Kennedy's life.
The 1983 Nebraska Cornhuskers may have been the best team not to win the national title. Nebraska was ranked number one in the pre-season polls and throughout the regular season as they went a perfect 12-0. Nebraska was upset 31-30 in the Orange Bowl by Miami and finished number 2 and 12-1.
“Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.” Nixon on August 9, 1974 shortly before he resigned.
Sign in Lincoln, Nebraska. Trump promised rapid and fast price cuts beginning on day one. He also promised to cut energy prices in half in 12 months. How is that working out?
Robert F. Kennedy at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on April 16, 1968.
Nebraska greats Dave Rimington & Dean Steinkuhler have been named to The The Sporting News 1980’s All-Decade All-America team.
Husker legends Rich Glover & Johnny Rodgers have been named to The Sporting News 1970's All-Decade All-America team.
On this date in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. Because of his support for federally funded health insurance during his presidency, Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess, were issued the first Medicare cards.
In wave elections, the wave gets steadily higher and higher. By late October the wave crests and sweeps the in party from power. Blue Tsunami 2026!
Trump promised $2 per gallon gas and to cut energy prices in half in 12 months. How is that working out?
Gas is now over $4 per gallon. It was a $2.98 per gallon before Trump's unnecessary war. In 2024, Trump promised no new wars and to cut energy price in half in 12 months.
Trump promised rapid and fast price cuts and an economic boom beginning on day one. He also promised to cut energy prices in half in 12 months. Trump promised 53 times to end the Ukraine War in 24 hours. He has betrayed his supporters.