Bite Out of History

Basketball was created in the 1890's and it wasn't long till the ladies got in on the game!

As the debate over slavery heats up in the US, a new political party is born. 

Was it after Appomatox?  When did the Civil War officially end? 

We know it as the National Anthem, but is it official?  And how many ties to England does the song have? 

Mr. Abraham Lincoln makes the trek from Illiniois to his new home of Washington DC to become President.  The trip doesn't go exactly as planned. 

We celebrate "Groundhog Day" every February 2nd...but what's the history behind the holiday? 

A mad man attempts to assasinate President Jackson...he fights back. 

President Jimmy Carter decides to help heal the country after the Vietname War.  Find out how...

A look at baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente. 

The fiery history of the Library of Congress. 

A quick biography on our first President, George Washington. 

A decisive battle to try and win Canada during the American Revolution.

Let's dive into the myth of truth behind Paul Revere. 

You've heard of the Mason-Dixon line?  Here's how it was created. 

How about using the popularity of the United States President to sell Beer?  Someone tried it...kinda. 

When did the United States begin being called "The United States"?  We'll discuss. 

General Sherman is on his March to the Sea during the American Civil War and the city of Atlanta is in his way.  Total warfare is waged. 

When a massive strike of rail workers threatens to shut down commerce and more in the US, the Government takes action. 

The first Tarnsatlantic Flight in a Balloon 

The Confederate War Ship CSS Shenandoah is the Bearing Sea around Alaska waging war on Union Merchant Ships...but no one has told them that the Civil War is over. 

President Lincoln comes up with a plan to help pay for the Union's fight in the Civil War.  A plan we're still not fond of to this day. 

A tragedy in Atlanta in 1996 sparks a nationwide manhunt that will last for years. 

As the astronauts walk on the surface of the moon they recieve a phon call...from The President. 

The Enrollment Act angers people in New York City who don't believe in the Civil War.  Violence errupts, we'll discuss. 

The United States loses a President due to illness. 

A political pamphlet helps spark a revolution. 

The GI Bill is introduced to help the Veterans of World War 2 and still helps Vets today.

John F. Kennedy is a hero on the battlefield and wins a medal. 

The Marshall Plan lays out the steps to help rebuild Europe after World War 2. 

John F. Kennedy pledges that the United States will win the Space Race against Russia. 

The Selective Service Act is passed and the United States begins to enter World War 1.

How exactly do you move a Country's entire Capital from Philadlephia to Washington DC?  We'll discuss...

The sinking of a ship (among other things) starts a war for the US. 

The White House gets an upgrade...Electricity! 

Politics, a party, and a big wheel of cheese in this Historical Moment! 

You know it as the Washington Monument, but have you ever heard it called "The Beef Depot Monument"? 

The birth of the ASPCA.  We'll discuss...

He's called the "Teflon Don"...the notorious Mob Boss John Gotti. 

After much debate, it's decided that the US must enter World War 1 for the good of the planet. 

The story of the 1st US Air Combat Mission.  

A young man serving coffee to the troops during the Civil War becomes President. 

It was a time of high tensions.  A speech was needed to calm the masses.  Did Lincoln deliver?  We discuss. 

The story of 2 Generals shot with unbelievable similarities during the Civil War. 

Most kids have a Teddy Bear, but where did the idea of the Teddy Bear come from? 

The British soldiers think they've won Washington DC...till Mother Nature steps in. 

We visit the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks. 

President Lincoln becomes frustrated with littlle action by the Union Armies and makes a decleration. 

We discuss the very first Presidential Innauguartion.  Spoiler Alert...it wasn't in Philadlephia! 

A relationship that almost became SUPREME. We'll discuss...

A suspension bridge is designed to link San Francisco and a color that will become iconic is chosen for it.