PODCAST · history
History Highlights
by Bill Wiemuth and Laura Sable from HistoryHighlights.com
Explore fascinating true stories with author and speaker Bill Wiemuth from HistoryHighlights.com.
Episodes
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Insights01 - Novel update
Laura and I are starting a new podcast for you! We have received frequent feedback about our programs that many of you enjoy when we just chat off-the-cuff. So, we are going to host a series of discussions about various historical stories where we will chat about tales that we've researched, plus...
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St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today's brief audio feature (3:13) highlights the Irish origin and significance of this holiday. Have a great day! Bill and Laura
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The 1932 "Bonus Army" vs. Herbert Hoover
Today's History Highlights from the Library of Congress spotlights when the president turned U.S. government forces with tanks, bayonets, and tear gas upon protesting World War I veterans.
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Jacqueline Kennedy
More History Highlights from the Library of Congress. Enjoy!
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The 14th Amendment
Another History Highlight for today in history from the Library of Congress. Enjoy!
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Gertrude Stein
Another History Highlights for today in history from the Library of Congress. Enjoy!
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Architect Cyrus Eidlitz and the New York Times Building in Times Square
Another interesting History Highlights for today I found on the Library of Congress website. Enjoy!
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New York's ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
There's a story on every page of history -- and in every History Highlights episode. Enjoy!
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Orson Welles, Voodoo, and Macbeth
A little show business history for today's History Highlight. Enjoy.
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Pioneer Day -- History Highlights
Pioneer Day commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.
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The Ice Cream Cone -- History Highlights with Bill Wiemuth
Another brief and interesting History Highlight for today. Enjoy
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Cleveland, Ohio
History Highlights about today in history from the Library of Congress. Enjoy!
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Ernest Hemingway
History Highlights bonus for today. Enjoy!
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First Battle of Bull Run -- Civil War
History Highlights for today. Enjoy.
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Lucy the Elephant and other bizarre roadside attractions
Remember those weird attractions we used to visit on those family vacations? Enjoy these History Highlights.
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John Muir -- Naturalist, Conservationist, Writer
Bonus history highlight for today. John Muir is often called the Father of the National Parks. Here's a brief History Highlight about him. I do have a full one-hour audiobook about his Travels in Alaska available here: https://gum.co/Muiraudiobook Enjoy!
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The Seneca Falls Convention and the campaign for women's voting rights.
Another History Highlights for today, July 19 drawn from the Library of Congress. Enjoy!
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Ty Cobb the Georgia Peach and baseball legend
Enjoy this History Highlights feature from the Library of Congress!
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John Paul Jones -- Revolutionary War Hero
Enjoy this History Highlights feature.
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"Let Us Now Praise Famous Men" and Walter Evans
Just a little History Highlights feature. Enjoy!
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General John Pershing
Today's History Highlight: General John Pershing
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The early days of Cowboy Culture and Owen Wister
Ever hear of Owen Wister? I hadn't either, but now we both have. Enjoy!
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Frank Sinatra - The Chairman of the Board - Ol' Blue Eyes
Today's History Highlight: Frank Sinatra
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Henry David Thoreau
History Highlights feature for today: Henry David Thoreau
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The Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel
For this History Highlight: The Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel.
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Jelly Roll Morton
For today's history highlight, let's jazz it up a little!
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A legendary Alaskan shootout
History Highlights for today: Soapy Smith. Enjoy!
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Sliced Bread and Satchel Paige
History Highlights for today. Enjoy!
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P. T. Barnum
Somehow, this didn't get uploaded properly, so it's a day late (and a dollar short!) but it's an interesting story on any day. Enjoy!
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July 1 -- Stamps, Gettysburg, and Rough Riders
History Highlights for today in history.
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June 27 -- Smithsonian Institution -- today in history
June 27 -- Smithsonian Institution -- today in history
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June 25 -- Rosie the Riveter -- Custer's Last Stand -- today in history
June 25 -- Rosie the Riveter -- Custer's Last Stand -- today in history View the Rosie poster I talked about here: https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/powers_of_persuasion/its_a_womans_war_too/images_html/we_can_do_it.html
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June 24 -- The Space Age -- today in history
June 24 -- The Space Age -- today in history
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June 23 -- Texas annexation -- today in history
June 23 -- Texas annexation -- today in history
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June 22 -- Wilhelmena and Harry Houdini -- today in history
Today in history feature for June 22.
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Robert Penn Warren about history
This is one of my favorite quotes about the importance of history.
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June 19 -- "Juneteenth" -- Today in History
Learn the history highlights about the Juneteenth holiday today. www.historyhighlights.com
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June 18 -- War of 1812
President Madison and Congress declared the beginning of the War of 1812 on June 18 of that year. Learn more! www.HistoryHighlights.com
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June 17 -- The Battle of Bunker Hill
June 17 is the anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill. www.HistoryHighlights.com
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June 16 -- Army Corps of Engineers
Today I highlights the Army Corps of Engineers on the anniversary of their date of beginning. Enjoy! www.HistoryHighlights.com
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June 14 -- Flag Day
Learn a little about Flag Day!
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Oregon Trail - An introduction
An introduction to get you excited about my "Oregon Trail" presentation.
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Lewis and Clark -- Chief Sheheke
Hear stories of the Native American chief that returned back to Washington, D.C. with Meriwether Lewis to meet with Thomas Jefferson.
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Lewis and Clark -- George Drouillard
Here are some highlights about one of the remarkable members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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The Astorians -- Edward Aymes
Hear the story of a member of the Astorians that was left behind...
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Lewis and Clark -- Mosquitoes
Hear what members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wrote about the animal that tormented them.
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Meriwether Lewis' account of violence with the Blackfeet.
It was the only violent encounter between members of the 1803-06 Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Native Americans of the west. I share some insights and let Meriwether Lewis tell the story as he recorded in his journal.
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Arlington National Cemetery - Today in History for May 13
Today in History for May 13 -- Arlington National Cemetery
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An update on our goals and progress
Bill shares details about the goals and progress of HistoryHighlights.com endeavors.
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Lewis and Clark -- Patrick Gass May 14, 1804 departure journal entry
We'll return to the Lewis and Clark Expedition story often. This is one of the great adventure stories in United States history. For more information about my books, audiobooks, and LIVE online presentations about this topic and others, visit www.HistoryHighlights.com
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Explore fascinating true stories with author and speaker Bill Wiemuth from HistoryHighlights.com.
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Explore fascinating true stories with author and speaker Bill Wiemuth from HistoryHighlights.com.
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History Highlights is created and hosted by Bill Wiemuth and Laura Sable from HistoryHighlights.com.
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