A race riot engulfed New York City that March, sparked by rumors that police had killed a Black teenager accused of shoplifting and fueled by the Depression’s staggering unemployment. Sweeping through other parts of the country were cataclysmic weather events that would force hundreds of thousands to uproot. Political battle lines hardened between FDR and those who declared his New Deal and Social Security Act to be examples of un-American socialism. Distant rumblings of militaristic countries threatening neighbors made people unsettled and anxious. This was America in 1935, when in September, Robb Sagendorph published the first issue of Yankee.
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History
Jimmies | New England Lexicon
Jimmies (known as “sprinkles” outside New England) are the granddaddy of ice cream toppings, but where did the name “jimmies” come from?
Magazine
Dear Yankee | September/October 2020
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee magazine articles.
A collection of images celebrating nautical Newport, Rhode Island, in summer from photographer Onne van der Wal.
Mark Twain was never without cats, even when he traveled. In a pinch, he would even rent kittens. Find out more…
New England
Guide to New England Drive-In Theaters
A small but beloved group of New England drive-in theaters offer nostalgic summer fun. From Maine to Rhode Island, here’s where to find them!
Best seaside state park? Best spots to stay? See our expert editors’ picks for the best things to see and do along Maine’s coastal Route 1.
On the shores of Lake Champlain, Burlington is Vermont’s largest city and a favorite tourist spot. Here’s a list of some of our favorite things to do, plus our picks for where to eat, shop, and stay.
From the first recorded human fatality by a shark to Jaws and frozen sharks in the news, we’re looking back at 250 years of New England shark history.
New England
7 More New England Ocean Walk Ideas
Looking for a scenic stroll along the coast? From Maine to Connecticut, these seven New England ocean walk ideas are here to help.
Connie Small dreamed of being a painter but somehow became a lighthouse keeper’s wife instead.
How are New England artists and entrepreneurs weathering the current storm? This week: A New Hampshire artisan gives her creativity free rein during the shutdown, while the owners of the venerable Red Lion Inn in Massachusetts look forward to reopening at long last.