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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of Histo ...
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This campfire-style podcast will take you on a journey to uncover the stories that have terrified Americans for generations. What scares you? Let's find out.
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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush t ...
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3,000 miles of ocean separate Ireland from the USA, but both countries share a deep and intertwined history. Links between North America and Ireland predate Columbus, stretching back over 1,000 years. Since then, Irish people have shaped the history of the United States. From Ann 'Goody' Glover, who was hanged as a witch in Boston in the 17th century, to JFK, the story of the Irish in the US is fascinating. Join historians Damian Sheils and Fin Dwyer as they join forces to explore the good, ...
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Asian American History 101 is a fun, family-friendly, and informative podcast co-hosted by Gen and Ted Lai, the daughter and father team. The podcast will entertain and educate people as Gen and Ted dive into the vast history of Asian Pacific Americans from the struggles they faced to their contributions and triumphs. And sometimes we cover topics of the Asian Pacific Diaspora globally.
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The Journal of American History Podcast features interviews with our authors and conversations with authors whose books on American history have won awards. Episodes are in MP3 format and will be released in the month preceding each Journal of American History (February, May, August and November). Published quarterly by the Organization of American Historians, the Journal of American History is the leading scholarly publication in the field of U.S. history and is well known as the major reso ...
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War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America’s wars is essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America’s wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of Histo ...
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Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)
Michael Warren and Patriot Week Foundation
Learn about American History, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, & American holidays. Gain insights about our Founding First Principles (the rule of law, unalienable rights, the Social Compact, equality, limited government, and revolution); Founding Fathers (such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams) and other great patriots (such as Martin Luther King Jr, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton); key documents and speeches; and flags an ...
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A history of the people who became Americans. Formerly The American History Podcast.
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The Latin American History Podcast aims to tell the story of Spanish and Portuguese America from its very beginnings up until the present day. Latin America’s history is home to some of the most exciting and unbelievable stories of adventure and exploration, and this podcast will tell these stories in all their glory. It will examine colonial society, slavery, and what life was like for the region’s inhabitants during this period. We will look at what caused the wars of independence, how the ...
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8th Grade American History Podcasts Colonial Life through Reconstruction Cover art photo provided by Ivo Rainha on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ivoafr
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The American History Podcast presents the history of the United States in an engaging, scholarly and entertaining way. Each season we take a topic in American history and dive deep to discover the roots of the issue, and provide our listeners with a lot of history they don't know. Follow the American History Podcast on Twitter: @americanhiscast. Feel free to email me with questions and comments: shawn@theamericanhistorypodcast.com
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8th grade students discuss important events and ideas around American History.
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A podcast about the overlooked and underexplored parts of American history.
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American History Untucked is a podcast conversation with American Historians, hosted by Dr. David Silkenat
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This weekly course was presented by Thomas E. Woods, Jr., in 2006-2007.Download the complete audio of this event (ZIP) here.
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This podcast is badder than you would ever dream of being.
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Unit project for American history! Cover art photo provided by Judson Moore on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@judsonlmoore
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A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.
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North American History, Politics and Soundscapes
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Journey's Into American History through the radio.From the early days of radio the listener is transported to the events that make up the fabric of America.
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The Gist of Freedom Preserving American History through Black Literature . . .
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Join The Gist of Freedom for a live online discussion in celebration of the African American experience—honoring all the people, past and present, black and white—who have determined to preserve history in literature, craftsmanship and artifact.
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Civics, the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens on the national, state and local levels of governments. Also included is a unit on media literacy. The period of American History that is focused on is known as American History II, it covers from the end of World War I to the present day.
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Follow along as we go through three major American events and how baseball reacted similarly to each event and even led the way. (This is a project for Mrs. Frasier's Composition 2 class)
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A weekly (term-time) podcast featuring brief interviews with the presenters at the Cambridge American History Seminar. We talk about presenters' current research and paper, their broader academic interests as well as a few more general questions. If you have any feedback, suggestions or questions, contact us via Twitter @camericanist or via email hrw48@cam.ac.uk . Thanks for listening!
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Stories and concept by Steve Floyd. Narration and music by John Randall. From the coast of Ireland, to the heart of America's Great Plains, and every place in between, join the O'Shea family as they attempt to triumph through history. Their adventures promise to be filled with action, romance, history, and cultural pride. This is a perfect supplement to any elementary or middle school history course. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/floydrandallproductions/support
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The Way of Improvement Leads Home: American History, Religion, Politics, and Academic life.
John Fea
A biweekly discussion dedicated to American History, historical thinking, and the role of history in our every day lives. Hosted by historian John Fea
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Hello. A "studycast" is basically an audio review to help prepare you for upcoming tests in Mr. Langhorst's American History class. You can listen to this MP3 file on the Internet or download to a personal MP3 player.
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The JuntoCast is a monthly podcast about early American history. Each episode features a roundtable discussion by academic historians, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and guest panelists, exploring a single aspect of early American history in depth. The JuntoCast brings the current knowledge of academic historians to a broad audience in an informal, conversational format that is intellectually engaging, educational, and entertaining.
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This episode is about John Quincy Adams impact on the Manifest Destiny.
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Reconsider Everything: The American History Project
Reconsider Everything: The American History Project
Reconsider Everything dives into the impact of how American history is and 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 taught in the U.S. Have you ever thought about how the lack of multicultural history taught in schools has impacted the communities we have failed to celebrate for centuries? Reconsider Everything shares stories from people of various backgrounds who answer that question and insight from people working in education to provide new history, resources and personal perspectives that will make you reconsider everythi ...
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Hero Tales from American History by Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919) and Henry Cabot Lodge (1850 - 1924)
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Its purpose … is to tell in simple fashion the story of some Americans who showed that they knew how to live and how to die; who proved their truth by their endeavor; and who joined to the stern and manly qualities which are essential to the well-being of a masterful race the virtues of gentleness, of patriotism, and of lofty adherence to an ideal. It is a good thing for all Americans … to remember the men who have given their lives in war and peace to the service of their fellow-countrymen, ...
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American history is more than a collection of interesting stories, so why is it most often presented as such? It matters why things happened in the order they did. Join social historian Dr. Heath Mitton as he unpacks the story of the American Republic with special attention to how social and economic factors drove the politics of ideas, from the American Revolution through the presidency of Barack Obama. These episodes originally aired as a regular segment on 610 KVNU's For The People radio ...
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How have writers, illustrators, film makers, and musicians shaped the American experience? In this podcast series historian Dr. Darren R. Reid explores American history through the lens of the artist. From classic comics books to music and film, this podcast examines how art and artistry has reflected and informed the American experience. Featured iTunes podcast (January and February 2014), #1 episodes in Education and Higher Education. Current series, "Comic Book Studies" explores the histo ...
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Noble Sissle, who lived from 1889 to 1975, participated in and witnessed some of America's great moments in history associated with culture and racial equality. Known throughout history as a music lyricist and orchestra leader, Sissle was an ambassador of goodwill for America from World War I with the renowned Harlem Hellfighters' Regimental Band to the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s to entertaining millions of military service persons with the USO in World War II to playing for presidents, ...
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American Civil War History as well as UK History
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With American Political History I'm committed to bringing you bite-sized, digestible episodes that make history approachable for everyone, not just the history buffs. My goal is to engage you, to make you feel connected with the past, and to understand how it shapes our present and future. So, sit back, or better yet, take a walk or a drive, and let's journey through history together, one bite, at a time."
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Telling the stories of Catholics on these American shores from 1513 to today. We Catholics have such an incredible history in what are now the 50 states of the United States of America, and we hardly know it. From the canonized saints through the hundred-plus blesseds, venerables, and servants of God, to the hundreds more whose lives were sho-through with love of God, our country is covered from sea to shining sea with holy sites, historic structures, and the graves of great men and women of ...
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Launched in the summer of 2014 and hosted by James Scully, Breaking Walls is the podcast on the history of American network radio broadcasting.
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Podcast radio drama telling true stories in LGBTQ+ history 🎧 Produced by Devlyn Camp @devlyncamp 📻 Episode Guide at queerserial.com/episodes
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A rare collection of eight Murray N. Rothbard lectures.
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Remembering Jimmy Carter: Life & Legacy
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In this special episode, Don Wildman is joined by experts Jonathan Alter and Jefferson Cowie to delve into the remarkable life of the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100. Carter, who served in office from 1977 to 1981, is the longest-lived president. From his early days in rural Georgia, to a hostage cr…
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Season 4 Year in Review
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 53! This is it! Our Season 4 year in review. In this episode we talk about the following… "Interesting topics we hope people listen to”. These are topics that need way more attention. E48 and E49, The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 and Part 2 E46, The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Roc…
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Winston Churchill’s Famous “Some Chicken” Speech
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December 30, 1941. In a rousing speech to the Canadian Parliament, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrates his success in holding off Nazi Germany in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.com History Daily is a co-production of Airship …
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ENCORE: Longstreet with Elizabeth Varon
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In this episode, James interviews Elizabeth Varon, the Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History and Associate Director of the John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia, about her new book Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South. One of the Confederate Army’s most talented commanders, Lon…
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Part 2
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Continuing the Charles Dickens Classic, A Christmas Carol. Part 2 consists of Stave 3, 4, and 5. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all! Written by Charles Dickens Performed by Christopher Feinstein YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Availab…
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Washington Crosses the Delaware — A Christmas Tale of 1776 (re-release)
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Learn how by mid-December, 1776, the American Revolution was in desperate straits. Explore that after a series of defeats, the American Army had retreated through New Jersey and was stationed in Pennsylvania — with the British Army across the Delaware River. The Continental Army was on the verge of utter collapse. Overconfident, the British went in…
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Tracey Deutsch – Julia Child and Gendered Labor at Midcentury
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In this episode of the Journal of American History Podcast Andrew Cooper speaks with Tracey Deutsch about her article, "The Vigorous Approach to Cooking: Julia Child, Domesticity, and Gendered Labor at Midcentury," which appeared in the December 2024 issue of the Journal of American History. Tracey shows how Julia Child reframed laborious, elaborat…
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The Abraham Lincoln Association: links to Liverpool with (John Maxwell)
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Send us a text The Abraham Lincoln Association: links to Liverpool with (John Maxwell) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History podcast, Daz is joined by author John Maxwell. Today's discussion focuses on the potential connections between the Lincoln Association and the elite of Liverpool. Before the American Civil War, Liverpool was boom…
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Your Questions Answered: Christmas Special
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In a special episode, Fin and Damian delve into the intricacies of 19th-century emigration, answering listeners' questions about this pivotal era. Discover how people managed to reconnect with relatives and friends after leaving Ireland during the Great Hunger. Learn about the ingenious methods used to send money home long before the days of Revolu…
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BW - EP158—011: Christmas Weekend 1944—Jack Benny Resolves To Be Friends with Fred Allen
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Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakersOn the Sunday, December 31st, 1944 episode of The Jack Benny Program, it’s New Year’s Eve and Jack resolves to be friends with Fred Allen in 1945.For more information on Jack Benny in 1944, including how and why he changed sponsors, please tune into Breaking Walls Episode 151 which co…
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The Bizarre History of Clipperton Island
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Today’s story is not about a specific event, but rather an overview of a place which might have been about as far from the forefront of the big events in Latin American history as it is possible to get, yet which saw a succession of bizarre occurrences across its history. Despite being uninhabited for most of human history, this remote atoll has dr…
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Welcome to this season of American Political History, The Intolerable Acts. This season will cover the events/decade that leads up to the American Revolution.Jacob Edwards-King
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Dom Virgil Michel, OSB: Liturgy and Social Justice
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Dom Virgil Michel, OSB was a visionary leader who recognized some problems affecting the Church of his day and believed that the way to fix those problems was through the liturgy. He recognized that by improving knowledge of and participation in the liturgy, and making the liturgy central to both catechesis and social justice, more people would com…
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When the US turned to Japan for workers in the late 19th Century, they probably never foresaw that one day soon they would imprison those who arrived, their successors, and their families, en masse in camps around America. To hear about the Japanese American experience through history, Don is speaking to Kristen Hayashi. Kristen is Director of Coll…
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Lexington & Concord: The First Battles of the Revolutionary War
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The shot heard ‘round the world'; the start of the American Revolution. An event that would have profound consequences for world history, especially western democracy. Who’d have thought that something of such magnitude would begin in a small settlement with as many cows as people living in it? Don Wildman hops across the Atlantic from American His…
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Listen Now - History That Doesn't Suck: America Enters WWI
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History That Doesn't' Suck is a seriously researched survey of American history told through entertaining stories, decade by decade from its 1776 revolutionary founding into the 20th century. In this sample episode, hear the story of the US building an army from nothing and joining the fight in WWI. After years of trying to avoid entanglements with…
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Encore: Boston Molasses Disaster | A Deadly Deluge | 1
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On January 15, 1919 a giant storage tank holding more than two million gallons of molasses collapsed, sending a deadly wave crashing into the streets of Boston’s busy North End. The flood was over in minutes, but it left death and destruction in its wake. Victims and their families demanded justice, initiating a long, and contentious court case tha…
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Part 1
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Join me as I end the year and celebrate the season with the telling of the original ghost story, The Charles Dickens Classic, A Christmas Carol. Part 1 consists of Stave 1 and Stave 2 Written by Charles Dickens Performed by Christopher Feinstein YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The …
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When fossils were discovered in the US during the 19th Century, it altered American understandings of science, religion, race and more. So what was the Hadrosaurus Foulkii, and why did it have such an enormous effect? Caroline Winterer, William Robertson Coe Professor of History and American Studies at Stanford University, joins Don for this episod…
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ICYMI Encore Episode of Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 52! Happy Holidays! This is an ICYMI Encore Episode of S03E49, Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Christmas is a holiday that can be celebrated in a religious or secular way. So how is it celebrated in Asia and the Pacific Islands? In this episode, we discuss some of the unique traditions and foods yo…
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In this episode, I explore one of the internet's biggest mysteries: the story of the alleged time traveler John Titor. Then, in a return to form, I share one of my original stories about a boy who discovers a portal to the future in his bedroom closet. I hope you all enjoy, "Superhero". YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris…
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The Pacific Episode 10
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Following the Japanese surrender, the Marines return home. Leckie resumes working at the newspaper he worked for before the war. He also starts a relationship with Vera, revealing that he never sent the letters he wrote because he believed he was not going to survive the war. Sledge, Shelton, and Burgin arrive home in the spring of 1946. Sledge is …
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Outlaws vs the FBI: J. Edgar Hoover's G-Men
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What makes the ideal gangster hunter? In the 1930s, outlaws like John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Bonnie & Clyde were the scourge on the justice system of the United States. To bring them in, the lawmakers needed to try something new. And that something new was the FBI. Don is joined by John Oller for this episode to find out how the FBI's powe…
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ENCORE: Marine Raiders
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In this episode, James tells the fascinating history of America’s first Special Forces unit: the Marine Raiders. Formed in 1942, the Raiders played a key role in several Pacific Theater battles, including Guadalcanal, New Georgia, and Bougainville. In 1944, the Raider battalions were disbanded, and their members were reassigned to regular Marine un…
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Transcontinental Railroad | The Iron Road | 5
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Chinese laborers did much of the toughest work building the Central Pacific Railroad. That included blasting tunnels through the granite of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to eventually connect to the Union Pacific line at Promontory Point, Utah, in 1869. Today, Lindsay is joined by Sue Lee, historian and former executive director of the Chinese Histor…
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History Daily: Rugby Union’s “Match of the Century”
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December 16, 1905. Rugby Union’s "Match of the Century" is played between Wales and the undefeated New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park. You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.com History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Pr…
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Was the Civil War Won by Chance?
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How did a couple's holiday save Kyoto from certain ruin? How did a landslide contribute to the Revolutionary War? Basically, how have chance encounters and decisions influenced the history of the United States? Don is joined for this episode by Brian Klaas, author of 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters'. Brian is a political sci…
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The History of Wakamatsu Farm
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 51! Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony was the first Japanese settlement in America, but it’s so much more than that. Their story is a slice of American history that highlights the struggles immigrants often faced when trying to establish themselves in a new culture without much support. In this episode we talk about th…
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The Pacific Episode 9
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Sledge and the 1st Marine Division land at Okinawa. Cynical and exhausted, Sledge and "Snafu" Shelton show no compassion for the Japanese troops and struggle to lead new replacement Marines fresh out of boot camp. The Marines are horrified to discover Okinawan civilians, including women and children, are being forced to act as human shields. As the…
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BW - EP158—010: Christmas Weekend 1944—The Whistler's Christmas Bonus
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Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakersAt 9PM on Monday, December 25th, 1944, The Whistler, broadcast from KNX, went on the air over CBS’ regional West Coast Network.The Whistler’s narration acted as a modern version of the Greek chorus, omnisciently taunting the characters. The narrator proved so popular that it was adapt…
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President Calvin Coolidge: The Roaring 20s' Quiet Leader
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Sworn in after the death of President Harding by the light of a kerosene lamp, the 30th President of the United States led the country through 6 years of the prosperous roaring 1920s. Coolidge polled more than 54% of the popular vote in 1924, so what was so good about 'silent Cal'? To find out, Don is joined by Amity Shlaes, author of 'Coolidge' an…
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BW - EP158—009: Christmas Weekend 1944—Christmas with The Lone Ranger
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Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakersThe General Mills sponsored Lone Ranger from WXYZ in Detroit first began airing on January 31st, 1933. The next year it became one of the cornerstone programs which led to the formation of the Mutual Broadcasting System. The show moved to the Blue Network in 1942 and would remain on t…
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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 9: Aftermath of the Barbary Wars
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In this final episode of our series on the Barbary Wars, we look at the fates of the Barbary States. After 1815, the Barbary States lost their independence, with Algiers, Tunis, Tripoli, and Morocco succumbing to European powers through military defeats and colonization, culminating in French and Spanish protectorates by the 19th century. We also l…
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FDR & Churchill: A Friendship For the Ages with History Hit's Dan Snow | 1
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Great Britain and the United States have always enjoyed a special bond, and nowhere has that been more evident than in the friendship between President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Churchill went to stay at the White House, part of a charm offensive to secure American help…
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Mary Virginia Merrick and the Christ Child Society
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Mary Virginia Merrick was a child of wealth, and of deep prayer and a special love for Christ. From an early age she understood that the way to do things was to do every thing — every small thing — with great love. Eventually one is doing great things, even if unintentionally. The day she received her First Holy Communion whe vowed to become a reli…
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BW - EP158—008: Christmas Weekend 1944—The Elgin Christmas Special
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Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakersAt 4PM eastern time on Christmas Day, CBS broadcast the third annual Elgin watches Christmas party for the men and women in the Armed Forces, guest-starring Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ginny Simms, and many others. It was hosted by Don Ameche and the…
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Waco: A Cult, the FBI and a Fiery Ending
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76 people died on 19th April 1993 when the compound of a religious sect, the Branch Davidians, went up in flames. It had been under siege by government agencies for 51 days, but no one knows what started the fire. Don is joined by Jeff Guinn, investigative reporter and author of ‘Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Dividians, and a Legacy of Rage’ to fi…
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A Conversation with Educator, Author, and Activist Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 50! Today’s guest is Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan… she is an author, university faculty member, and former K-8 teacher. She directs the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University (SDSU), which raises awareness of issues facing Asian Americans, celebrates APIDA culture, and amplifies APID…
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On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He'd last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs. Jacobs and Radin were obsessed with becoming Hollywood…
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In this episode, we explore the chilling story of the Enfield Horror, a creature so strange it defies categorization. 🕵️♂️ Sighted in the small town of Enfield, Illinois, in 1973, this cryptid is described as having three legs, glowing red eyes, and sharp claws. It left behind damaged homes, terrified witnesses, and a legacy of unanswered question…
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The Amazon in Times of War - An Interview with Marcos Colón
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Today we have a special interview episode with Marcos Colón about his new book The Amazon in Times of War. The book is a collection of essays which detail Marcos' work in the Amazon rainforest, and chronicle the threats which the region, its people, and its non-human inhabitants face. In the interview we talk about how Brazil's recent political his…
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