Reflections & News About Working With the Past
As the nation marks 50 years since the remnants of Hurricane Agnes ripped across Maryland, WBAL-TV’s Tommie Clark stopped by the Conowingo Dam to interview me about the destructive storm’s impact on Maryland. The Weather Service downgraded the hurricane to a tropical storm by the time it hit Maryland on June 21, 1972. But … Continue reading “Interview With WBAL-TV About Hurricane Agnes”
Various things make up the shared historical memory of a community. These narratives take assorted forms, but the most jarring materialize when an unthinkable tragedy strikes. Whether a storm or accident, the catastrophes are seared deeply into the collective memory of residents. They shatter many lives and became part of history in the aftermath — … Continue reading “Discussing the Impact of Disasters on a Community With Fox News”