On This Date in History: Often times, when history becomes part of the popular lexicon, facts get obscurred in a sanitized or abbreviated version. In some cases, the blurring of facts is done intentionally. In other instances, it is a result of lazy or ignorant members of the media or simply from an effort at brevity. Most of the time, the ultimate storyline remains true at the expense of accuracy. The process often concludes with the creation of a mythology that raises some figures to great heights while diminishing the efforts of others that history may otherwise lift to the champion pedestal. The story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 provides an example of a historical events that involve all of the elements mentioned. Many narratives incorrectly mark the start of the 381 day boycott heard round the world.
The general story is that a seamstress, Rosa Parks, got…
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