I migliori Walt Gold podcast (2024)

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Nazis in America: The Far Right in the 1930s 24:50

23h ago24:50

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In 1933, The Pittsburgh Courier published an editorial entitled 'Hitler Learns from America'. So how and why was fascism on the rise in the United States from the Great Depression to the Second World War? In this episode, Don speaks with Rachel Maddow, host of 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on MSNBC. Together, they explore the influence of propaganda, ke…

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Presidents' Private Lives 35:30

5d ago35:30

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With the US election happening, we wanted to take a look back at the presidents from the past what we know about their sex lives. Which president was well-endowed and supposedly presented it to staff in the Oval Office? Which president had an affair on his honeymoon? And which had an affair with his wife's secretary? And no, they're not all JFK. Jo…

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Elections Explained: A History of Rigged Elections 36:21

8d ago36:21

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Invisible ink, delayed flights and political meddling - elections are a symbol of democracy, so how can they become the opposite? Don is joined for this episode by Brian Klaas, co-author of 'How to Rig an Election' to find out. What makes a free and fair election? What techniques have authoritarians used to have themselves elected? And how widespre…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - HOFer, 6x NBA Champion, 6x NBA MVP 3:26

12d ago3:26

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NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins SI.com's Rob Lep on the STAT Sports podcast.Di Rob Lepelstat

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New York Morgue's Dark Secrets 54:35

12d ago54:35

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The unclaimed dead of New York City's streets and rivers were brought to the New York Morgue in the second half of the nineteenth century. This history is full of dark, sad stories and buried secrets. Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney are joined by Cat Byers who is a writer and historian based in Paris currently finishing a PhD on the barely-studie…

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Elections Explained: The Man Who's Lost The Most 44:09

15d ago44:09

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What causes a person to lose the Presidential election? Henry Clay ran for the Presidency 3 times, and for nomination by his party 5 times, but never made it to the Oval Office as the Commander in Chief. So who was he? And why could he just not get the votes? Find out in this episode, as Don is joined by Eric Brooks, Curator at Ashland: The Henry C…

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The Doolittle Raid: WW2 Bombing of Japan 51:25

19d ago51:25

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If somebody asked you to go on a dangerous mission, no other details, would you volunteer? Well, in 1942, that's exactly what 120 crewmen of the US Army Air Force did. In this episode, find out how it went and who Jimmy Doolittle was. From an impossible take off, through the first attack on mainland Japan in a millennium, to capture by Japanese for…

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Elections Explained: How FDR Won Four Times 38:13

22d ago38:13

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4,322 days. That's how long Franklin Delano Roosevelt was in office. Whilst no other US president has served more than two terms, FDR was elected four times! Was this because of his charisma, his opposition, the challenges of the Great Depression and the Second World War, or a combination of all of the above, Don is joined by Jonathan Darman. Jonat…

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The Battle of Bull Run 30:17

26d ago30:17

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On July 21, 1861, Confederate and Union forces met for the first time in full-scale battle at Bull Run Creek, near Manassas, Virginia. By the end of the day nearly 900 men were dead, and it was clear that this war would not be over in 90 days. Don is joined by President of the American Battlefield Trust, David N. Duncan, to find out more about how …

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Elections Explained: A History of Voting 46:02

29d ago46:02

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We have a constitutional right to vote in the United States ... don't we? Find out in this first episode of American History Hit's series, Elections Explained. Having correctly predicted every election since 1984 (except - arguably - 2000), Allan Lichtman joins Don to explore the development of the American right to vote,. When did we move from pub…

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Outlaws: John Dillinger | Public Enemy Number One 38:04

1M ago38:04

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What does it take to be the first person named as 'Public Enemy No.1' by the US Bureau of Investigation? In this episode, we're going to find out. Don is joined by Elliott Gorn to find out about the rise and fall of John Dillinger, the man who took this title in 1934. Elliott Gorn is the Joseph Gagliano Professor of American Urban History at Loyola…

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Rich Kleiman - 35 Ventures and Kevin Durant's Agent 8:35

1M ago8:35

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Kevin Durant's agent Rich Kleiman joins SI.com's Rob Lep on the STAT Sports podcast.Di Rob Lepelstat

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Who Was Christopher Columbus? 46:38

1M ago46:38

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Did Columbus really think the Earth was flat? Where did he come from? Where did he get to? To untangle the myths of Columbus and his complicated legacy, Don spoke to Elise Bartosik-Velez. Elise teaches at Dickinson college about Latin American history and literature, focusing in particular on the Colonial Period through Independence. She is the aut…

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Outlaws: Bonnie & Clyde 39:57

1M ago39:57

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Just how murderous were Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow? Where did those famous photos come from? And how did the press lead to the pair's demise? Don chats to Jeff Guinn, best-selling author and historian, to find out about this notorious outlaw couple. They explore the impact of the Great Depression, the prison system and dreams of fame on Bonnie …

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Woodrow Wilson & The End of WW1: The League of Nations 46:50

1M ago46:50

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When it comes to US foreign policy in the early 20th Century, isolationism tends to come to mind. What, then, was Woodrow Wilson's impact on the end of WW1? Don is joined by Charlie Laderman to find out more about the peace negotiations, the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations, and how these things were understood in the US. Charlie is i…

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Outlaws: Jesse James 43:36

2M ago43:36

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Jesse James. Perhaps the most notorious American outlaw? He’s become legendary figure of the Wild West, compared to an American ‘Robin Hood.’ But with a legacy so pervasive, the myths about Jesse James can get often get confused for the truth… Did you know he played significant part in engineering his own reputation as a ‘Confederate hero’, compari…

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Guantanamo Bay Detention Center: A History From The Inside 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

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Very few people know what it is like to be in the infamous US detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, but our 3 guests for this episode have all had first hand experience. For one of them, it was as a detainee. Mansoor Adayfi was held, interrogated and tortured at Guantanamo for over 14 years. For Pardiss Kebriaei, it was as an attorney. Pardiss is a…

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Outlaws: New York's Criminal Mastermind 34:55

2M ago34:55

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When was the first bank robbery? What does it take to be successful in organized crime? Is it possible to be non-violent? And how might you avoid getting caught? The story of Ma Mandelbaum, the mother of New York's criminal underworld, has the answer to these questions and more. Don is joined by Margalit Fox, former senior writer at the New York Ti…

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How The World Sees The US: The Art of Diplomacy 37:16

2M ago37:16

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How did Egypt and Israel come to an agreement at Camp David in 1979? How did the USSR come to allow the operation of NATO troops in East Germany? Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat has played a leading role in the United States' diplomatic negotiations whilst serving in six Presidential administrations. In a troubled world, which needs diplomacy more than…

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McCarthy & the Second Red Scare 51:32

2M ago51:32

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Who was Joe McCarthy? How did this Republican Senator come to lead a nationwide campaign against communism? And how did he bring about his own downfall? For this episode, Don is joined by the authors of ‘Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare’, Dr. Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy. Listen in to find out why McCarthyism happened wh…

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Japanese in America: Railroads, Internment Camps & Little Tokyo 50:00

2M ago50:00

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When the US turned to Japan looking 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…

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President Woodrow Wilson: Progressive? Warmonger? Overrated? 39:02

2M ago39:02

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The 20th Century is up and running and the next President in our series, Woodrow Wilson, is in for a challenge. Reconstruction is over, Europe is on the precipice of war, and women are campaigning for suffrage. So how does this two term presidency play out? From granting women the right to vote to segregating the Federal Government, how progressive…

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Bernard King - 4x NBA All Star and New York Knicks Legend 1:46

2M ago1:46

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Knicks Legend Bernard King joins SI.com's Rob Lep on the STAT Sports podcast.Di Rob Lepelstat

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British Brides for American Tobacco: A Tudor Trade 34:47

2M ago34:47

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In 1621 the Virginia Company of London put out a call for young, handsome and honestly educated women to become wives for the planters in its new colony in Jamestown. Hopeful husbands were supposed to pay for their English brides in best leaf tobacco. But who were the women who made the Atlantic crossing? And what became of them when they arrived i…

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Who Was The Richest President? 38:27

3M ago38:27

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Which President was best with their money? Which was worst? And are Presidents responsible for paying for their food, staff and parties during their time in office? To find out all this and more, Don speaks to tax attorney and wealth manager Megan Gorman. Megan's book is 'All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Mo…

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Eisenhower: D-Day and the Birth of the American Superpower 39:51

3M ago39:51

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In June 1944, the joint forces of the Allies began the liberation of continental Europe on D-Day. But was there tension within the ranks? Don speaks to Michel Paradis to find out how Eisenhower's leadership helped win the war. How did he deal with the strained relationship between the fading colonial powers of Britain and France, and the rising sup…

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President William Howard Taft: The Reluctant Politician? 48:00

3M ago48:00

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Sandwiched between Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson is our 26th President of the United States, William Howard Taft. Did he have the confidence, belief and vision necessary to become a president? And why was he criticised for spending too much time on the golf course? Don is joined by Adam Burns, Head of Politics at Brighton College and author…

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Lafayette: The Marquis and the American Revolution 26:19

3M ago26:19

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Why did an aristocratic French man fight for American freedom? How influential was Lafayette? And what did he do on his return visit to the United States 200 years ago this year?Don is joined by Chuck Schwam, Executive Director of the American Friends of Lafayette. You can find more about Chuck’s work with Lafayette 200 here: https://lafayette200.o…

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Kamala Harris: An Unprecedented Candidacy? 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, Boudicca, Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel: what do these women have in common? They were all leaders of their nations, and they may - pending the choices of the electorate later this year - be joined in their ranks by an American. But what might Kamala Harris face if she wins the election? What is she already facing…

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American History Hit: 200 Episodes On 7:18

3M ago7:18

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Host Don Wildman has a message for listeners old and new, marking 200 episodes of American History Hit. American History Hit first started publishing in 2022, and since then we've covered the first Americans, Revolution, Civil War, the World Wars and beyond. Here's to the next 200 episodes, where we will continue to look to the past to understand t…

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President Theodore Roosevelt 41:22

3M ago41:22

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What kind of a nickname is Bull Moose? How progressive was Theodore Roosevelt's presidency? And how does his legacy live on? Don is joined once again by Michael Patrick Cullinane, historian of American politics, an award-winning author, and the Lowman Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies at Dickinson State University. Michael's books on Roose…

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt 45:34

3M ago45:34

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"Speak softly and carry a big stick." The youngest President ever, Lieutenant Colonel of the Rough Rider Regiment, uncle to Eleanor Roosevelt, fifth cousin to FDR, and a keen huntsman; Theodore Roosevelt is consistently remembered as one of the United States' top 5 Presidents. But how did he reach the White House? In this first of two episodes on T…

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Origins of Political Campaigns: Publicity Stunts & Fake News 50:58

3M ago50:58

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How do our politicians use the media? Throughout the 2024 election we have seen a boom in the use of social media and cable news, so how far back does this go? To find out, Don speaks first to crisis public relations expert and TikTok star, Molly McPherson, to hear about this year's election campaign. Then, he chats to author Claire Bond Potter, wh…

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Derek Jeter - Yankees Legend, Hall of Famer, World Series Champion, Gold Glover 0:55

3M ago0:55

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Yankees Legend Derek Jeter joins SI.com's Rob Lep on the STAT Sports podcast.Di Rob Lepelstat

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American Operators on WW1's Front Line 30:40

3M ago30:40

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When the First World War ended at 11am on 11 November, 1918, how did army command relay the ceasefire to their troops? In fact, before radios and computer systems, in the early years of the telephone, how were messages passed along trenches at all? In this episode, Don is joined once again by Elizabeth Cobbs, award-winning historian and novelist. E…

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The Third Presidential Assassination: McKinley 39:23

4M ago39:23

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On 6th September, 1901, President William McKinley attended a public reception at the Pan American Exposition, a 6-month-long World’s Fair, in Buffalo, New York. He was at the height of his power, having been re-elected at the beginning of the year. But one of the people who stood in line to meet him was an anarchist, determined to carry out the fi…

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President William McKinley: The Secret Service & the Spanish-American War 46:03

4M ago46:03

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Why does the Secret Service protect the President of the United States? And what can we learn from McKinley's life and presidency, not just his assassination? Don speaks with Kim Kenney, Executive Director at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. Together, they take us through McKinley's background, election and term in office, as well as loo…

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Biden: US Presidents, Reelection & the Second Term Curse 27:15

4M ago27:15

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President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday night, after announcing he was ending his reelection bid a few days ago. Dropping out so close to the election is historically unprecedented, but Biden is not to first president to make this decision. In 1968, Lyndon B. Johnson sat in the same office to announce the same …

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Secrets of the White House 33:36

4M ago33:36

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How did a party in the White House end in mayhem? When did the West Wing become a hive of government? And how has the private life of the President been shielded from the public, despite them living and working in the same building? To explore the stories that lurk beneath the white washed surface of the President's residence, Don speaks to Corey M…

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US Presidents Who Escaped Assassination 41:22

4M ago41:22

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Lincoln, FDR, Reagan, Clinton, Bush and now Trump. All have been targets of assassination attempts while in or running for office. Listen to this bonus episode from our sister podcast, Dan Snow's History Hit, where host Dan is joined by Professor of American History at Cambridge University Gary Gerstle to take a look at the assassination attempts t…

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Sovereignty, the Constitution and 100 years of Citizenship: Native Rights 43:23

4M ago43:23

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This podcast contains adult language. What was the ‘Indian Citizenship Act’ of 1924? Why was it necessary? How did it happen? And why did it happen in 1924? Shannon O’Loughlin from the Association of American Indian Affairs joins Don to discuss the Act and its effect. Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte L…

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The Rise of Presidential Power 36:28

4M ago36:28

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Right from independence, a question has hovered over the government of the United States. How much power should the President have? Not too much, lest they become a monarch. But not too little, they are elected to do a job and that job must be done. In this episode of American History Hit, Don is joined once again by Professor of Political Science,…

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President Grover Cleveland: Panic in the Second Term 38:14

4M ago38:14

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What caused the economic panic of 1893? In this episode we are delving into the event that made Grover Cleveland's second term so different from his first. Don is joined once again by Professor Mark Zachary Taylor from Georgia Institute of Technology, author of 'Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times.' From the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, to labo…

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Zionism in Texas 37:44

4M ago37:44

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What do you know about Galveston, Texas? Perhaps you've heard about the disastrous hurricane of 1900, perhaps not. This was also likely the case for the thousands of European Jews who migrated to the United States via the city's port in the years preceding the First World War. Don speaks to Rachel Cockerell, whose great-grandfather, David Jochelman…

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Walt "Clyde" Frazier - NBA Champion, Hall of Famer, Knicks Legend 13:55

4M ago13:55

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Knicks Legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier joins SI.com's Rob Lep on the STAT Sports podcast.Di Rob Lepelstat

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What is Populism? From the Farmers' Alliance to Trump 36:28

4M ago36:28

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In the long unanswered question of whether the established elite truly support the concerns of ordinary people, a supposed hero arises: Populism. But what is Populism? Where did it come from? And is this political approach from the late 19th century reflected anywhere in today's politics? Don speaks to Steve Babson, author of seven books including …

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What Caused the American Revolution? 41:39

5M ago41:39

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What took the US from the Boston Tea Party to Lexington and Concord? Where was the turning point for the creation of the republic? Mary Beth Norton joins Don in this episode to take us through the causes of the Revolutionary War, and why the year 1774 is so important in this history. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer…

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President Benjamin Harrison: The President with a Petting Zoo 26:21

5M ago26:21

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Why is the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, remembered as a 'Human Iceberg'? Why did it seem as though he was predestined for the Presidency? And what was it like to have a term sandwiched between the presidencies of Grover Cleveland? Don speaks to humorist Alexandra Petri about Harrison's presidency and legacy. Alexandra is …

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The First Battle of the Civil War: Fort Sumter 42:38

5M ago42:38

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A 34-hour bombardment, one (accidental) death, and the start of the bloodiest war the United States has ever seen. The Battle of Fort Sumter, in April 1861, is often obscured by the more famous battles in the four years of Civil War history, but it is one of the most significant among them. To find out more, Don speaks to the incredible Allen C. Gu…

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The Whiskey Rebellion: Tax Protest & Armed Resistance 37:59

5M ago37:59

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This episode was first released on November 14 2022. The Whiskey Tax, imposed in 1791, was the first federal tax on a domestic product by a United States government. It was introduced by Alexander Hamilton to pay the interest on war bonds that had been issued to wealthy backers of the the American Revolution. But many Whiskey distillers in Western …

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