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US History RepeatedThe Television & The 1950sWell we all know the TV today, and there are a few hundred channels that we all gave access to today.
We dive into the invention, the adoption by the population, the programming explosion, and some popular shows that became staples of the 1950s.
Shows like I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, The Honeymooners and more entertained the masses at the end of their work days.
The televsion became a must have in every home.
With the popularity of the programming came the inevitable insurgence of advertisers. It was...2025-06-3016 minUS History RepeatedPolio and The Jonas Salk VaccineThis podcast covers the polio outbreak in the 1950s, along with the subsequent vaccine invented by Jonas Salk.
We delve into the spread, the treatments, as well as the eventual vaccine created by Mr. Jonas Salk.
There is always more to learn, talk to you soon!
Jimmy & Jean
2025-06-1617 minUS History Repeatedpresident Dwight D. Eisenhower Part 3With this podcast, we complete our coverage of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
This is episode is the final of three parts. This episode delves into the foreign and domestic agendas of the Eisenhower presidency.
We get into U2 spy planes, Russia and the Cold War, happenings in the Middle East with Iran and Egypt, along with issues with the Suez Canal. So many things to discuss in this IKE finale!
We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum & Library. If you would like to take a look a...2025-06-0244 minUS History RepeatedPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower Part 2We continue our coverage of General & eventually President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
This is episode is the second of three parts. This episode begins with the story of the election of 1952, how he came to be the nominee, and the 8 years of his presidency, along with the impact that President Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie.
Take a look at the fudge recipe we promised from Mamie!
Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge Recipe
We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum & Library. If you would like to take a...2025-05-1922 minUS History RepeatedPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower Part 1We begin our coverage of General & eventually President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
We will be braking these up into three parts. This first part will cover Eisenhower's earlier years at West Point, his military appointments, and all the way up to, but not including the election of 1952.
We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D Eisenhower Museum & Library. If you would like to take a look at their website and take a visit, here is the link!
Home | Eisenhower Presidential Library
There is always mor...2025-05-0520 minUS History RepeatedThe United States in The 1950sOur 1950's podcast has a bit of everything. The 1950s can be called the decade of conformity. There is tremendous growth. Population is BOOMING, hence the term "Baby Boomers" came into vogue.
The roles of women changed, going from aspirations of Rosie the Riviter in the work force to stay at home mother and homemaker. Television, movies, and other media, all showcased the idealized images of what family life should be.
Pop culture gave us rock n roll, "The King", Chuck Berry, and others.
Toys like The Barbie Doll, Mr Potato Head, and Pla...2025-04-2147 minUS History RepeatedMcCarthyism & The Second Red ScareSo in order to recap how we got to what became known as the "McCarthy era", we need to take a look at recent events.
Many events occurred before Senator Joseph McCarthy's rise to national fame.
There was first the breakdown of the wartime alliance with the Soviet Union, and President Harry S. Truman signed an executive order in 1947 to screen federal employees for possible association with organizations deemed "totalitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive", or potentially advocating "to alter the form of Government of the United States by unconstitutional means."
Then, you had C...2025-03-3118 minUS History RepeatedThe Korean WarWelcome to episode number 102. This one is on the Korean War.
Jean and I discuss the events leading up to the war. The Korean War is a byproduct of post WWII events and how land was divided up after the war.
We dig into the 38th parallel, communist influences vs US influence, and the beginnings of war yet again.
We delve into what becomes the first of many proxy wars between the US and Russia, as well as the conclusion of the war, which believe it or not, is still not tech...2025-03-1732 minUS History RepeatedThe Creation of (NATO) North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) serves as a fundamental institution in shaping international relations, particularly between NATO and the West. Established in the aftermath of World War II, NATO was formed to ensure collective defense and maintain peace among its member states. Its creation responded to the urgent need for a stable and secure geopolitical environment in a world recovering from the devastation of war.
Its member countries agreed to mutual defense commitments, meaning an attack against one would be considered an attack against all. This principle aimed to deter aggression and promote a united front a...2025-03-0315 minUS History RepeatedThe Truman Doctrine & The Marshall Plan
Thank you for checking in to our podcast on The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan.
While both the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine were US policies aimed at containing the spread of communism during the Cold War, there are a number of key differences.
The main difference is that the Truman Doctrine focused on providing military and political support to countries threatened by communist takeover, while the Marshall Plan offered large-scale economic aid to rebuild war-torn Western Europe after World War II, aiming to prevent communist influence by stabilizing their economies.
For all the details, take a listen an...2025-02-1719 minUS History RepeatedUS Troop Entertainment History and EvolutionIn our podcast on the history of US Troop Entertainment we take a deep dive into the launching of the USO, celebrity visits to the troops, the mobilization of US mail to get the letters to our troops as well as Jeep Shows.
Our Special guest in this podcast is author Robert B. O'Connor, who wrote Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge
To take a peek at Robert's book, please visit this link to his book on Amazon.
There is always more to learn!
-J...2025-01-2147 minUS History RepeatedThe Presidency of Harry S. Truman Part 3We conclude our coverage of the presidency of Harry S. Truman with part three here in this podcast.
We are again joined by Mr Mark Adams from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library.
Foreign Policy wise, throughout his two terms as President, Truman has one development after another. The start of the Cold War, the rebuilding of Europe – not just borders, rebuilding cities and reviving the economy through programs like the Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan and of course The Korean War which we will do a separate episode on. Truman also shocks US o...2025-01-0641 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of Harry S. Truman Part 2We continue our coverage of Harry S. Truman, which is in three parts.
In part two we are joined by Mr Mark Adams from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library.
We discuss his acclimation to The Presidency after suddenly being thrust into the role, the decisions to drop "The Bomb" in hopes of ending the war, as well as post WWII politics and the desired influence of democracy on the globe.
We do not want to put too much into the description, and hope you enjoy the podcast
There is alw...2024-12-2323 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of Harry S. Truman Part 1We begin our coverage of Harry S. Truman, which will be done over three parts. Part one will discuss the early life and the beginnings ofhis political career.
Truman was born in Lamar Missouri on May 8, 1884. He was named after his uncle Harrison and was given the middle initial of S to honor both of his grandfathers.
Back in 1905, Truman joined the Missouri National Guard. Knowing his poor eye sight might prevent him from being accepted, he memorized the eye chart! When the US got involved in WWI in 1917, Truman reenlisted, he was 33 years old. H...2024-12-0928 minUS History RepeatedWWI & WWII Impact On The Middle East Part 2
This podcast continues our discussion on post WWI & WWII impact on the Middle East.
Understanding the historical backdrop of conflicts in the region is essential to comprehending the persistent struggle for land, identity, and sovereignty in Israel and Palestine. To begin to understand what is happening today, we once again have to go back in time to WWI.
The collapse of the Ottoman Empire triggered a major reshuffling of territorial claims in the Middle East. The Ottoman Empire ruled the region since the 1500s.
Once again, we’re talking about The Syke...2024-11-2517 minUS History RepeatedWWI & WWII Impact On The Middle East Part 1In this podcast we look at WWI and WWII and how they set the stage for the modern Middle East. Not just the geopolitical landscape. The countries that exist today and where their borders are but also a lot of the conflicts that exist within this region and with the relationships that Middle eastern countries have with the western world. One of those conflicts that can trace its roots back to the end of WWI is the Israeli and Palestinian conflict.
We are joined by Miles Spencer, one of the authors of A Line In T...2024-11-1132 minUS History RepeatedThe United NationsHi, welccome to another podcast of US History Repeated with Jimmy and Jean. This podcast is all about the formation of The United Nations.
We discuss why it was created and replaced The League of Nations, as well as the role it was created to play in the world.
We identify and discuss the 6 components that make up the organization and explain the functions of each. They are:
The General Assembly
The Security Council
The Economic & Social Council
The Trusteeship Council
The International Court of Justice
The Secretariat
We will also delve into cu...2024-10-2819 minUS History RepeatedThe Nuremberg Trials, Division of GermanyIn this podcast, we discuss the aftermath of World War II in Europe.
We dig into the Nuremberg Trials, the division of Germany, displaced individuals, and touch on the creation of Israel.
We discuss Operation Paperclip, where 1600 German scientists were relocated and their assisting in the US space program, as well as several other important items post WWII.
We don;t like giving too much away in the description and as always, there is always more to learn!
-Jimmy & Jean
2024-10-1437 minUS History RepeatedUS Occupation of Japan Post World War TwoAfter the surrender of Japan, the work to rebuild Japan and cement the country as one of the most important US allies in the Pacific began. Japan became strategically important after the fall of China to Communism. Japan being a democracy became of the utmost importance.
The US occupation of Japan lasted from Japan’s surrender on Sept. 2, 1945 until 1952 when the treaty of San Francisco went into effect in April of that year.
We discuss the creation of a new Japanese constitution and government and demilitarization of Japan.
We also discuss the aftermath of...2024-09-3035 minUS History RepeatedThe Manhattan Project, Atomic Bomb, and End of World War TwoKicking off our fifth season with a blast as we discuss the Manhattan Project, the creation of the Atomic Bomb, and the end of World War Two.
We get into the details behind the development of the bombs, the race to be first, make references to the recent movie, Oppenheimer, and how the United States decided where and how to drop the bombs on Japan.
The eventually brough about the end of World War Two.
All the details are here in this podcast, take a listen, tell your friends, and know that there is...2024-09-1634 minUS History RepeatedWorld War II The Battle in the PacificThis podcasts focuses on the battles with Japan in the Pacific.
The Pacific Theater was the largest theater of the war. The Japanese referred to the Pacific Theaters as the Greater East Asia War. The Pacific theater presented an entirely different strategic landscape.
The US was joined by Great Britain & China in defeating the empire of Japan. British troops consisted of a large number of colonial troops from their territories. Troops from India, Burma (present day Mayanmar, Malaya now known as Malaysia, Fiji, Tonga; Troops from Australia, New Zealand and Canada played a pivotal role as w...2024-06-1122 minUS History RepeatedThe US Response to he HolocaustToday we are going to be talking about The Holocaust and what the United States, the Allies and people around the world knew about what was happening.
Today we are joined by a special guest, Rebecca Erbelding, a historian, an author, educator and archivist at The National Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Rebecca Erbelding is the author of the book, Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe
Rebecca and Jeananne have a conversation about the goings on in the concentration camps run b...2024-05-2055 minUS History RepeatedWorld War Two in Europe: Part 2This podcast covers World War Two as it rages on in Europe.
We discuss the goings on in Europe at the time, and we dig into the Allied Strategy, the switching of sides and U.S. alignment with The Soviets.
On the homefront, in The U.S. we cover the contributions of Black Americans, women's contributions during the war, rationing, victory gardens, and more.
We also discuss how technology evolved because of the war. This included major changes on land, at sea, and in the skies above!
2024-05-0649 minUS History RepeatedD-Day: The Allied Invasion at NormandyThis podcast covers the Allied invasion at Normandy. It was the largest and most complex amphibious invasion in history.
The actual date of the invasion was pushed back a number of times due to changes in the plan.
Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and a half a million military vehicles would need to be brought to the beaches at Normanday.
As early as the 1930s, the US military began looking for ways to safely bring troops from ships to beaches. A shipbuilder in New Orleans named Andrew Jackson Higgins modified one of his b...2024-04-2213 minUS History RepeatedJapanese Incarceration Camps During World War Two - Part 3Part three of our coverage of Japanese Internment during World War Two finds Jeananne continuing her interview with Angela Sutton, an Interpretative Ranger at Tule lake, one of the most infamous of the incarceration centers to get inside knowledge and more details of what went on in the camp.
We get many details and a few stories, including first hand accounts retold by Ms. Sutton, as well as descriptions of the camp itself.
Jeananne then goes into what happened to the detainees after the camps closed.
Japanese Americans were given $25 and a one-way t...2024-04-0836 minUS History RepeatedJapanese Incarceration Camps During World War Two Part 2Part two of our coverage of Japanese Internment during World War Two finds Jeananne interviewing Angela Sutton, an Interpretative Ranger at Tule lake, one of the most infamous of the incarceration centers to get inside knowledge and more details of what went on in the camp.
On January 14, 1942, FDR issued Executive Order 2537 which required non-U.S. citizens from World War II-enemy countries—Italy, Germany and Japan—to register with the United States Department of Justice.
They were then issued a Certificate of Identification for Aliens of Enemy Nationality.
Then came Executive Order 9066. This gran...2024-03-2530 minUS History RepeatedJapanese Incarceration Camps During World War Two Part 1After the attack on Pearl Harbor – political debate began about the need to protect the country against another attack from the Japanese, the fear of espionage, and racism all led to the eventual passage of a series of executive orders.
Prior to the forced removal from the West Coast, assets were frozen, and the FBI led by J. Edgar Hoover had compiled a list of about 1500 people of Japanese ancestry that the FBI believed needed to be watched. These individuals were arrested the day after the attack. Many of them remained detained for the duration of the wa...2024-03-1119 minUS History RepeatedPearl Harbor & The Entrance of the U.S. Into World War TwoWhy did Japan attack the US at Pearl Harbor?
It’s important to first consider the history between Japan and the US.
Political relations between the two countries have a complicated past. Unlike it’s Pacific neighbor, China, Japan had been successful in isolating itself from the Western world.
Japan was building an empire and by 1905, they had just that.
With industrialization comes the need for resources in the form of raw materials.
A nation can get those resources via trade or by force. Japan had plans for the entire...2024-02-2617 minUS History RepeatedWWII Part 1: European TheaterToday we begin our long anticipated coverage of World War Two. Now, this being a US History Podcast, we are not going to delve into the granular details of the beginnings of the war in Europe, but we do give a general sense of the goings on that began the conflict. We then really discuss the US Policy of neutrality at the time.
So, German blitzkreigs and expansion into neighboring lands, followed by heading into Poland, then France. Once Germany atatcks the Soviet Union though, they have to fight a war on two fronts.
Meanwhile U...2024-02-1227 minUS History RepeatedEleanor RooseveltThis is a USHR first with a podcast specifically on a First Lady. The longest sitting First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt was very involved in her husband's presidency. We get into all of the below and then some.
She held regular press conferences as First Lady in The White House and only allowed female reporters as they were barred from the President’s press conferences.
Roosevelt began a syndicated newspaper column, called “My Day.”
She was a supporter of Civil Rights. In 1943, she joined the NAACP.
She Visited the troops overseas during WWII an...2024-01-2919 minUS History RepeatedThe Presidency of Franklin D.Roosevelt Part 2Part 2 of our coverage of the Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) continues.
We continue the conversation between Jeananne and Jeffery Urbin of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
There is always more to learn, talk to you soon!
Jimmy & Jean
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2024-01-1538 minUS History RepeatedThe New DealWhen FDR came into the presidency he promised to act swiftly in order to help the nation face the dark realities of the moment. FDR wasted no time in implementing his plan for economic recovery, which would come to be known as the New Deal. When we talk of the New Deal we often link it to the 3 Rs ( Relief, Reform & Recovery).
He implemented various programs, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, which aimed to create jobs and provide financial assistance to those struggling the most.
One of the most significant p...2024-01-0140 minUS History RepeatedThe Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt Part 1Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was the longest sitting President of the United States. His Presidency was full of challenges, ranging from The Great Depression, up through most of World War II.
Our coverage of FDR will span a number of podcasts, and we summarize his presidency in two parts plus another sandwiched in the middle specific to "The New Deal"
Roosevelt will be prominent in the podcasts after that as we will be getting into the details surrounding WWII and delve into many of the events.
In the next few podcasts we...2023-12-1834 minUS History RepeatedAntisemitism in the U.S. & The U.S. Response To The Rise of Totalitarian Dictators in EuropeWe are starting to build toward World War II and there are things happening both at home and abroad.
As this is a US History Podcast, we talk more to the way the US views the events occuring in Europe and the US policy of Neutrality.
We cover the US response to the rise of totalitarian dictators:
Adolf Hitler in Germany
Benito Mussolini in Italy
Francisco Franco in Spain
Then, we cover the rise in antisemitism both at home and abroad. The mass immigration and increasing population am...2023-12-0429 minUS History RepeatedThe Golden Gate BridgeThe Golden Gate Bridge is located in San Francisco and when it was finished in 1937, it was at one time the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it no longer holds that title – that belongs to a bridge in Turkey.
We list all the record holding suspension bridges that are still in existance today. Jimmy and Jean have been on 7 of the 17! How many have you been on?
The bridge was built by a team lead by Joseph B. Strauss, and would have to cover a mile of water. By the time the bridge wa...2023-11-2017 minUS History RepeatedThe Great DepressionIn this podcast Jimmy and Jean discuss The Great Depression and the aftermath of the stock crash.
We will discuss economic impacts like bank runs and some of the programs put in place to prevent things like this happening again.
We get into the environmental crisis of the time, The Dust Bowl.
We get into social impacts of the depression and discuss Hoovervilles, homelessness, unemployment, food scarcity, and the perserverance of the people who adapted and made it through arguably the worst economic time in the United States.
There is...2023-10-2326 minUS History RepeatedThe Life and Presidency of Herbert Hoover Part 2In this podcast we continue our coverage of the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover.
In part two, we pick up where he is appointed Secretary of Commerce and all his accomplishments while serving that office, then we delve into his presidency, the Great Depression, as well as his many contributions after he served as president, often being asked by future presidents to help internationally in some form or fashion.
We are again joined by Tom Schwartz, the Director of the Herbert Hoover Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa who shares many det...2023-10-0945 minUS History RepeatedThe Life and Presidency of Herbert Hoover Part 1In this podcast we cover the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover.
In part one, we begin with how he grew up, his education, his early days as a geologist, as well as his travels around the world with his wife.
Their travels around the world are what moved Hoover and his wife into their becoming very active in international relief efforts and other charitable works.
We are joined by Tom Schwartz, the Director of the Herbert Hoover Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa who shares many...2023-09-2626 minUS History RepeatedThe Empire State BuildingThe iconic Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the entire world!
Counting the spire and antenna, the building clocks in at a mighty 1,454 feet (443 meters).
It's currently the 4th tallest building in New York City, the 6th tallest in the United States, and the 43rd tallest tower in the world.
In this podcast we discuss how it was built, who was involved and you will be absolutely shocked at the lack of safety protocols in place!
Come join Jimmy and Jean and learn about this modern m...2023-09-1216 minUS History RepeatedThe Mount Rushmore MonumentIn this podcast, we will be discussing the Mount Rushmore project. We have a recorded interview between our resident history expert, Jeananne Xenakis and our guest Matt Sweigart, An Interpretive Ranger at Mount Rushmore.
Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The site also features a museum with interactive exhibits.
You will be interested to know that the way Mount Rushmore was completed, was not the way the project was...2023-05-0831 minUS History RepeatedThe Harlem RenaissanceThis episode covers the Harlem Renaissance.
Harlem was once inhabited by Native Americans and was mainly farmland. Over time it evolved to what we know today.
I do not want to spoil all of the terrific information that Jeananne goes into, but to whet your appetite, you can look forward to learning about Strivers Row, The Apollo Theater, Langston Hughes, Aaron Douglas, WEB Dubois, Alain Locke, and Marcus Garvey to name just a few headliners in this podcast.
There is always more to learn, talk to you all soon!
-Jim...2023-04-1019 minUS History RepeatedThe Roaring 1920’sIn this podcast we cover "The Roaring Twenties" and to be clear, we mean the 1920-1929 time period.
We have done individual podcasts on some of the bigger items like The 19th Amendment, Prohibition, The Automobile, and soon enough our coverage on The Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Music, just to give a spoiler or two on upcoming podcasts!
In this episode we get into fashion and the rising hemlines, entertainment in the twenties - movies are about to get audio to go with the video! We get into 20's slang. the burial of th...2023-03-2731 minUS History RepeatedThe Life and Presidency of Calvin CoolidgeOur coverage of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge begins with Warren G. Harding's death.
Calvin Coolidge is known for cleaning up the mess left behind by his predecessor President Harding. He is also famous for being a man of few words earning him the nickname Silent Cal.
We welcome our guest Julie Bartlett Nelson from the Calvin Coolidge Museum and Library. We recorded the conversation between her and Jeananne.
After finishing Harding's term, Coolidge was elected to another term of president. He ran under the slogan "Keep Cool with Coolidge". As president, Coolidge w...2023-03-1335 minUS History RepeatedThe Life and Presidency of Warren G. HardingThe life and Presidency of Warren G Harding
When Warren G. Harding was running for President his campaign slogan was a “return to normalcy”.
While Harding was one of the most popular presidents, he is widely considered one of the worst. We go into some debate on that at the end of the podcast, but will say for now, that perhaps he was more misunderstood.
World War One is over and now we need to go back to life. There was this need to go back to normal. To go back to the...2023-02-2753 minUS History RepeatedThe First World War: Part 2Welcome to our coverage of World War One. (The Great War, WW1, WWI)
This is the 62nd podcast with Jimmy & Jean!
We have returning for a second rodeo, Lora Vogt, Curator of Education and Interpretation at the World War One Museum and Memorial.
In this episode we discuss the Armistice, and the treaties that ended the Great War. We delve into the global changes as lines are redrawn across Europe and impacted areas around the world.
Notes and source links mentioned in both parts of the podcast:
Secret Coded Words L...2023-02-1333 minUS History RepeatedThe First World War: Part 1Welcome to our coverage of World War One. (The Great War, WW1, WWI)
This is also the 61st podcast with Jimmy & Jean!
30 countries in 6 continents were involved in the conflict.
We broke this into two parts.
We have a special guest podcaster, Lora Vogt, Curator of Education and Interpretation at the World War One Museum and Memorial.
On one side of the war you have the Central Powers:
German Empire, Austrian Hungarian Empire, The Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria.
The Allies or Entente Powers was coalition of co...2023-01-3037 minUS History RepeatedWoodrow Wilson Part 3Jimmy and Jean complete their conversation on Woodrow Wilson and have the three same guests involved with us again.
We would like to thank:
Emily Kilgore, Director of Education and Development at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Andrew Philips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Elizabeth Karcher, President of the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington DC.
We previously covered some of the domestic issues Wilson faced and now cover some of the foreign issues during his presidency.
We delve into the Armenian genoc...2023-01-0238 minUS History RepeatedWoodrow Wilson Part 2Jimmy and Jean continue the conversation on Woodrow Wilson and have THREE guests!
We would like to thank:
Emily Kilgore, Director of Education and Development at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Andrew Philips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Elizabeth Karcher, President of the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington DC.
While World War One breaks out (We will go into much greater detail on WWI In a separate set from Wilson) we discuss political neutrality, but economically, not so much.
We g...2022-12-1927 minUS History RepeatedThe Wright Brothers and the AirplaneThis podcast focuses on the accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright. We interview Alex Heckman, VP of Museum Operations at Dayton History, which includes the Wright Brothers Museum.
The airplane "propelled" our society forward, not just to the skies, but eventually to the moon!
There is always more to learn!
-Jimmy & Jean
2022-10-0339 minUS History RepeatedThe Automobile: Part 2Fewer inventions have transformed American society more than the automobile.
Imagine what life was like in the late 1800s or early 1900s. In some parts of the United States, you didn't have electricity in homes until the 1920s and 1930s.
Horses and buggies could travel about 2-3 miles per hour. 10 miles, not a very long distance in today's standards, wpould take a couple of hours to travel. You could walk faster!
10 miles was a world away before the automobile.
Sure you have trains, but you have to travel along the railroad li...2022-05-2530 minUS History RepeatedThe Automobile Part 1In this podcast Jeananne interviews Matt Anderson, The Curator of Transportation at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
Matt provides a lot of insight on the impact of the automobile along with many great facts that we were not initially aware of!
The Henry Ford Museum of Innovation is a history museum complex in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
The museum collection contains items such as the presidential limousine of John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln's chair from Ford's Theatre, Thomas Edison's laboratory, the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop, the Rosa P...2022-05-0435 minUS History RepeatedThe Progressive Era Part 5 - Prohibition - 18th AmendmentWell well, we get to our 50th episode and this may be one of our personal favorites.
We discuss Prohibition, and this one hits home. our great uncle was the owner of two speakeasies in Brooklyn back in the day. We get to immortalize our Great Uncle Rocco (Robert) "Nap" LaSalle, who passed at the age of 99 back in 1992.
We cover the Volstead Act and how it came to pass, we discover how prohibition ended, we interview Travis from the Prohibition Museum in Savannah, GA, and more.
There is always more to...2022-03-1730 minUS History RepeatedThe Progressive Era Part 3: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)We continue our coverage of the Progressive Era and spend some time delving into the Food and Drug Administration.
We discuss what it was like before your food was inspected - yuck! You have no idea what went on, and what you truly owe to the supervision of the FDA on our food supply!
We mention Upton Sinclair and the his book, The Jungle, and how it spurred public outcry on how their food was produced, which by the way, was not even the author's original intent!
We go int...2022-03-0232 minUS History RepeatedProgressive Era Part 2: Child Labor Laws & Education ReformsWe continue our coverage of The Progressive Era by discussing child labor laws, and education changes during that time.
Jeananne and I also discuss the challenges facing educators today and how the role of teachers has evolved over time.
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
John Dewey Education Reforms
2022-02-1729 minUS History RepeatedThe Progressive Era Part 1This podcast begins our coverage of The Progressive Era. Jeananne has been mentioning "The Progressive Era" in several podcasts, and now...here it is!
Learn how society is transformed during the Progressive Era and some of the public and private sector individuals who had a role in the transformation.
In part one we touch on Jacob Riis, Ida Tarbell, and settlement houses. We are joined by Katie Vogel, the Public Historian of the Henry Street Settlement in NYC.
We also will discuss Jane Addams, and Florence Kelley.
As usual, I do not...2022-02-1038 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of William Howard Taft - Part 2We continue our podcast coverage of William Howard Taft and delve into his policies, both foreign and domestic.
Taft separated the Dept of Labor from the Dept of Commerce and both were to hold cabinet positions, he was involved in the creation of corporate taxes, the Children's Bureau, Postal Savings Bank Act, (Allowed for FDIC Insurance).
On the foreign front we talk about Dollar Diplomacy and the creation of what will become known as "Banana Republics".
We cover the election of 1912, as well as his time in the Supreme Court. Taft was the o...2022-02-0328 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of William Howard Taft - Part 1This podcast is part 1 of 2 on The Presidency of William Howard Taft. WH Taft was the 27th President of the United States.
In this first part we review how Taft became president, his political beginnings and future ambitions. He is the only President that would go on to become a Supreme Court Justice. He held the title of Chief Justice.
Taft continued the trust-busting ways of his predecessor, initiating 80 lawsuits, twice as many as Teddy Roosevelt!
He was instrumental in the creation of the Food and Drug Administration, Dept of Labor and the...2022-01-2718 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of Theodore Roosevelt: Part 2We pick up where we left off with part one on The Presidency of Theodore "Teddy Roosevelt". This part discusses his role as a conservationist, his impact on wildlife preserves, the building of the Panama Canal, his contributions to the museums, as well as how Teddy Bears came to be named after Teddy Roosevelt!
All this and more in this podcast.
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2022-01-2040 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of Theodore Roosevelt Part 1This podcast is part one on the life and Presidency of Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.
Teddy led a very active life. He was a Reformer, Rough Rider, Trust Buster, Hunter, Outdoorsman, and more.
He was a progressive reformer and his presidency saw the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, which established the Food and Drug Administration to regulate food safety, and the Hepburn Act, which increased the regulatory power of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
We don't want to spoil the contents of the podcast and there will be a part two...2022-01-1327 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of William McKinley & The Spanish American WarIn this podcast we delve into the election of 1896, The Presidency of William McKinley, and the Spanish American War. This period begins the transition of the United States into an Imperial Power.
We also get into the assassination of President McKinley, now the 3rd US president to be killed in office, which brings about the beginnings of full time security detail for the president. The secret service, up until this time, was primarily involved in protection from and hunting down counterfeiting operations! (That was all covered in our previous podcast on the History of Money in the U...2021-12-0926 minUS History RepeatedPresidencies of Grover Cleveland & Benjamin HarrisonWe continue with our "Presidential Series" with the presidencies of both Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. They needed to be done together because of the non-consecutive terms that Cleveland served. The two presidents covered in this podcast were very intertwined.
It's a longer one than usual, and we hope you can learn more about these two men.
Please go to our website, ushistoryrepeated.com and share your email with us to keep up on all things Jimmy & Jean!
2021-11-1733 minUS History RepeatedPresidencies of James Garfield & Chester A. ArthurThis US History Repeated podcast is what we call a "History Quickie" as we cover the very abbreviated presidency of James Garfield and then move on to Chester A. Arthur and his taking over and finishing out the four year term of Garfield.
This podcast has murder, intrigue, and some great pop culture references!
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Always more to learn, talk to you soon.
2021-11-1018 minUS History RepeatedThe Gilded Age Part 2This podcast continues the discussion on the period we call the Gilded Age. We pick this podcast up by introducing JP Morgan and Rockefeller's business enterprises and the problems their monopolies caused.
We then go into the government's legislation in the Sherman Antitrust Act, the creation of the FTC, how it evolved into what it is today, as well as the Departments of Commerce and Labor.
Lastly, we get into more modern-day monopolies such as AT&T, and the potential monopolies of Google, Facebook, and Amazon.
There is always more to learn!
...2021-11-0120 minUS History RepeatedThe Gilded Age Part 1This podcast introduces the period we call the Gilded Age. We discuss the early goings of big business in the United States and introduce some of the day's "Captains of Industry", such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, JP Morgan, Rockefeller, and the beginnings of monopolies in the Unites States.
We also discuss how the government's role changed through this period and some of the legislation passed to protect fair trade.
There is always more to learn! Go to our website and sign onto our email list. We will be putting out some...2021-10-2526 minUS History RepeatedImmigration & The Development of Cities Part 2We continue where we left off by discussing the journey to the United States for many immigrants, as well as how the cities they lived in started to grow.
We discuss Angel Island on the west coast of the US, immigration of both Chinese and Japanese immigrants.
Once these immigrants arrived, what was life like for them in the cities?
How did your family get here? What are some of your stories? We shared some of ours. (Jeananne and my stories are the same as we are brother and sister! Perhaps you did not...2021-10-1920 minUS History RepeatedImmigration & The Development of Cities Part 1There was so much to discuss about immigration that we needed to break it up into two podcasts. This first podcast discusses the journey and conditions in which the immigrants made their way into the country. We discuss their arrival at Ellis Island and the processes they went through to gain entry into the United States.
Ellis Island is so much more than Liberty Enlightening the World....but you probably call her Lady Liberty or by her nickname, The Statue of Liberty!
There is ALWAYS more to learn!
2021-10-1222 minUS History RepeatedThe California Gold Rush of 1849 and its Effects on the USToday we are once again flipping the script and Jimmy is going to go a little more in-depth on the California Gold Rush.
Be sure to visit our website and social media channels and submit your email address. We are going to be hosting history happy hours and lesson plan sharing and best practices. Get on the email list for all things Jimmy and Jean. UShistoryrepeated.com
Today we get into some of the specifics on how this one event changed the course of history for the territory of California, hastened its road to...2021-10-0518 minUS History RepeatedPlessy vs Ferguson & the Emergence of Segregation in the United StatesIn this podcast we discuss the events leading up to the Supreme Court case of Plessy vs. Ferguson, the rulings, and the aftermath.
We then break into the emergence of segregation in the United States.
We do not want to get into too many details in the description. You can read the podcast outline on our website along with all the other podcasts we have published to date.
As promised in the podcast, here is the link to the literacy test
Please submit your email address on our website to g...2021-09-2918 minUS History RepeatedHistory of Money in The United StatesWhat is money? By definition, it's something of value. But over the last 10,000 years, the material form that money has taken has changed considerably—from cattle and cowrie shells to today's electronic currency.
In the United States we have a similar evolution, but the goal to get a unified system of exchange was important.
The bank may not be willing to take milk and eggs for their whole staff as a mortgage payment!
In this podcast, we explain the evolution of currency here in the United States.
We divide this podcast into two...2021-09-0732 minUS History RepeatedBooker T. Washington & W.E.B. Dubois on Improving Conditions for Black AmericansThis podcast delves into the contributions of both Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois on how to improve the conditions for black Americans in the United States.
While both Booker T Washington and W.E.B. Dubois were committed to solving the social issues facing black Americans, both went about doing so in very different ways, and sometimes with conflict between the two philosophies.
Take a listen and share with your friends!
2021-08-3031 minUS History RepeatedImpact of Westward Expansion on Native AmericansWe had recently done a podcast on Westward Expansion and the Transcontinental Railroad. This podcast covers the impact that expansion has had on Native Americans. A special thank you to our external contributors from the Northern Cheyenne Nation, specifically to Wallace Bearchum who sent us excellent responses to the questions we sent. We have the audio of Mr. Bearchum as part of this podcast.
Some of the items we cover in this podcast include:
Life on the plains as part of the Cheyenne Nation
The Impact of Westward Expansion on Native A...2021-06-2320 minUS History RepeatedWestern Expansion & The Transcontinental RailroadThis podcast covers many topics involved in the United States' western expansion. We touch on topics like the California Gold Rush, Ghost towns and Boom towns, The Homestead Act, and then we spend a bulk of time on The Pacific Railroad Act and the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. We go into detail on the railroad's impact on Native Americans, and the struggles of the labor force engaged with the construction of the project.
We have a guest joining us from the Union Pacific Railroad Museum who answered some of Jeananne's questions!
Take a listen a...2021-05-2833 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of Rutherford B. HayesAs the 19th President of the United States (1877-1881), Rutherford B. Hayes oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War.
Born in Ohio in 1822, Hayes was educated at Kenyon College and Harvard Law School. After five years of law practice in Lower Sandusky, he moved to Cincinnati, where he flourished as a young Whig lawyer.
He fought in the Civil War, was wounded in action, and rose to the rank of brevet major general. While he was...2021-05-0722 minUS History RepeatedThe Presidency and Life of Ulysses S. GrantThis podcast covers the life and presidency of Ulysses S Grant. Ulysses S Grant spent his life serving his country.
He led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865
He was the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
He created the Justice Department and worked to protect African Americans during reconstruction.
Even in his retirement, he continued serving. learn about his life, presidency and post presidency accomplishments!
We have way more detail about Ulysses S. Grant in our podcast. As you know, there is...2021-04-2635 minUS History RepeatedReconstruction and The Presidency of Andrew JohnsonThis podcast focuses on post civil war reconstruction during the presidency of Andrew Johnson.
Andrew Johnson was thrust into the presidential job because of Lincoln's assassination. You can find out if he was up to the task or not.
Newly freed men (former slaves) had their share of challenges as well. Jim Crow laws, tenant farming, segregation and adapting to freedom all had to be dealt with. Add to that the bigotry brewing in the country as well as the formation of the KKK and we see why the need arose for civil rights movements t...2021-04-1436 minUS History RepeatedUnited States Civil War Part 2This is part two of the United States Civil War. If you have not listened to part one, start there and come back to this one. We also have separate podcasts on Abraham Lincoln's presidency, the election of 1860, and other causes that led to the civil war.
Civil War Part Two covers the final battles of the civil war, the aftermath, and the tentative beginnings of reconstruction.
There is too much to put into the description and why steal our own thunder?
Always more to learn!
2021-04-0526 minUS History RepeatedUnited States Civil War Part 1We have danced around the Civil War for the last few episodes setting the stage for beginnings of war. There is a lot to go into with the specifics of The Civil War so this is broken up into two parts. Too much to put into the description and why steal our own thunder?
Always more to learn!
2021-03-2718 minUS History RepeatedAbraham Lincoln: His Life, Presidency, and AssiassinationThe life, presidency, and assassination of Abraham Lincoln makes up the content of this podcast. We touch upon events of the United States Civil War, but we tried to keep it more general as we will be doing The Civil War in much more detail in the coming podcasts.
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most important presidents in our countries history. He kept the Union together through war, was a great statesman and mostly self-educated. HIs beliefs evolved over time and his desire to preserve the union directed his actions.
This podcast was sponsored...2021-03-1340 minUS History RepeatedThe Election of 1860 & Southern SecessionThe election of 1860 was strife with sectionalism. The North and South could not agree on their candidiates and we subsequently saw 4 presidential hopefuls:
1. John Breckinridge who was from Kentucky and had served as James Buchanan’s Vice President. (Southern Democrat, slave owner)
2. Stephen A. Douglas, Senator from Illinois (Northern Democrat)
3. John Bell, effectively a slavery neutral candidate (Constitutional Union Party)
4. Abraham Lincoln, a former Whig who had served in the Illinois state legislature and served one term in the House of Representatives. (Represented the new Republican Party)
Here about al...2021-02-0923 minUS History RepeatedEvents of the 1850s Leading to the US Civil WarWe have been building up to the Civil War for quite some time now.
Sectionalism, lack of national unity and the issue of the extension of slavery into new territories are at an all time high. The events of the 1850s will make the Civil War all but inevitable.
We cover the short-lived presidency of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, both members of the Whig Party.
We discuss the aftermath of the Mexican-American War and how these states were going to enter the union. Spoiler Alert...The Missouri Compromise won't work anymore!
T...2021-02-0128 minUS History RepeatedThe 2nd Great Awakening & Social Reforms Part 2In this podcast we continue the discussion on the beginnings of social reform in the United States. Within the two podcasts we discuss Dorothea Dix and her work in the field of mental illness, Temperance movement with limiting alcoholic consumption, Abolition, Women's Suffrage, and Horace Mann with educational reforms.
Many of today's social justice movements can trace their beginnings back to this time in our nation's history. Change is perpetual, but to get real change started requires a lot of work, as you will hear!
There is so much content that we needed to break it up into two separate p...2021-01-1635 minUS History RepeatedThe 2nd Great Awakening & Social Reforms Part 1In this podcast we discuss the beginnings of social reform in the United States. We discuss Dorothea Dix and her work in the field of mental illness, as well as Temperance, Abolition, Women's Suffrage, and Horace Mann with educational reforms.
Many of today's social justice movements can trace their beginnings back to this time in our nation's history. Change is perpetual, but to get real change started requires a lot of work, as you will hear!
There is so much content that we needed to break it up into two separate podcasts.
This is part 1 of 2.
2021-01-0827 minUS History RepeatedThe Industrial RevolutionThe Industrial Revolution was a time of great change. Industry brought progress, expansion, and movement of the population to new towns that sprung up all over the country.
Our special guest, Christian de Rezendes, is the creator of a documentary about Slatersville and the development of that town during the period. We got to ask him some questions and received great insight that we are able to share with our listeners.
Always more to learn!!
2020-12-2130 minUS History RepeatedU.S. Expansion and Manifest DestinyWe cover a bit in this podcast, but the focus is on Manifest Destiny and the American Expansion "From Sea to Shining Sea".
We realize that we had a run on "The Presidency of...", but we like to keep our listeners guessing! In the Expansion and Manifest Destiny podcast, we cover the following presidencies:
Martin Van Buren (8th President and one term in office)
Wm. Henry Harrison (9th President and one MONTH in office)
John Tyler (10th president and only finished Harrison's term)
James K. Polk (11th President)
2020-12-1527 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of Andrew JacksonWe continue our run of presidential podcasts with Andrew Jackson, our 7th President. Jackson was known as "The People's President", as well as his policies that forced Native Americans to migrate from their homes. This would be called the Trail of Tears.
Jackson, a war hero during the War of 1812 is given credit for the founding of the Democratic Party, but we don't want to give away all of the info in the description because we want you to listen. Enjoy!
Side rhyme: He is on the twenty, but hated paper money. (JL Original)
...2020-12-0729 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of John Quincy AdamsJohn Quincy Adams, our 6th President, was elected president despite losing both the popular and electoral vote. He was elected by the House of Representatives.
John Quincy Adams was the son of 2nd president John Adams.
As Secretary of State, Adams negotiated the Adams-Onís Treaty, which allowed the U.S. to acquire Florida.
Adams was not a fan of being president, and had lots of drama and friction with Andrew Jackson, but we don't want to give away all of the info in the description because we want you to listen. Enjoy!2020-11-2021 minUS History RepeatedThe Presidency of James MonroeWe continue with our Presidential series and are up to our nation's 5th President, James Monroe.
James Monroe oversaw major westward expansion, the acquisition of Florida, and strengthened foreign policy greatly.
James Monroe was a teenage hero at the battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War, a law apprentice for Thomas Jefferson, and was a key player in two administrations. The Monroe Doctrine was probably among the most famous accomplishments and we go into detail on what was in it and what it meant to our fledgling country.
We don't want to give...2020-11-1214 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of James MadisonWe continue our podcast series and are now up to the 4th President James Madison. He was known as the Father of the Constitution, was president during the war of 1812, was in office when Washington was burned to the ground.
Within this podcast we give some interesting ways on how to teach the war of 1812 as well! Take a listen, there is always more to learn.
2020-11-0221 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of Thomas JeffersonWe delve into the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. We go into how he got there, what he accomplished during his two terms, as well as some of the more controversial aspects of his life, including his role as a slave owner.
Part of this podcast includes the Louisiana Purchase, which effectively doubled the size of the country, the Lewis and Clark expeditions exploring the new wilderness, and the effect it had on the Native American population.
We don't want to give away all of the content in the description because we want you to listen. E...2020-10-2323 minUS History RepeatedRemoval of Statues & Renaming of Military InstallationsShould statues and Military installations named after historical figures with ties to slavery and The Confederacy be removed or renamed?
We decided to do a podcast on this controversial topic!
We discuss many of the figures who have had statues erected, why they were erected, why some want them removed and delve into the historical significance of the figure, both good and bad.
In regard to the Military Installations, you may be surprised how they came to be named the way they did! Take a listen and give us your feedback.
2020-10-0826 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of John AdamsWe continue our run on presidents and discuss the nations second President, John Adams. After two terms as VP to George Washington, John Adams finally gets his chance to do the top job. We talk about what he accomplished during his presidency, both domestic and foreign policy. We discuss some of the precedents he set and the challenges of being second.
John Adams had big shoes to fill. How did he do? Listen to this podcast and find out!
2020-10-0515 minUS History RepeatedThe Long Road to The Supreme CourtWith the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the need to fill a seat on the Supreme Court in the near future, we decided to put together this podcast outlining:
How a Justice is appointed & confirmed
The role of The Supreme Court
The history and evolution of The Court
Types of Issues discussed in the approval process
Types of cases
Election Year vacancies and how they have been handled
2020-09-2521 minUS History RepeatedPresidency of George WashingtonWe take a look at the two terms of George Washington's Presidency, how he was elected, and some of the facts and myths of the man who became a US Legend. We talk about what he accomplished during his presidency, both domestic as well as some initial foreign policy. We discuss some of the precedents he set and the burdens of being "first".
2020-08-2121 minUS History RepeatedCampaign Financing in US PoliticsThis podcast talks to the role that campaign financing plays in US Politics.
Do you know how much money it costs to run a campaign?
Do you know how your elected officials have voted on your behalf?
Do you know how to follow the money?
We get into all of this and a little more!
2020-08-1019 minUS History RepeatedThe Primary Election ProcessPrimary elections help to narrow down the pool of candidates for a Political Party. Presidential candidates are selected at their respective party’s convention. We get into the process of how they come up with the number of delegates that each state has, delegates from American territories, as well as where to find the data online if you are really interested in the formulas. Primary elections are not marketed as much as the general election in November, but your voice is more important here as you can also determine who gets to run for your affiliated party in both Na...2020-07-2617 minUS History RepeatedThe Evolution of Voting in the United StatesToday the voting requirements are: U.S. Citizen, 18 +.
It wasn’t always this way. Over the course of our nation’s history, the right to vote has been extended to various groups and the age requirement has changed. The extension of the right to vote didn’t happen easily or wasn’t always achieved peacefully. People died, people were beaten, people were lynched, people were left to rot in jail cells, all because they wanted the right to vote.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau
58% of eligible voters voted in the 2016 Presidential election
In the m...2020-07-1427 minUS History RepeatedThe Creation and Evolution of the Two Major Political PartiesPolitical Parties first began to emerge during the creation of the Constitution. Supporters of a strong Central Government became known as Federalists and those that preferred the individual states to have the majority of the power were known as Democratic Republicans. During George Washington’s Presidency, political parties really began to take shape – Cabinet Adams (Federalist) Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican)
Washington warned of Political Parties in his farewell address. He felt they weakened the government and caused division (1796)
Federalists, Democrats, Republicans and More...
Sectional Conflicts and opponents of Andrew Jackson led to the crea...2020-06-2325 minUS History RepeatedThe Executive Branch Part 2: How a President is Elected and Removed from officeIn this podcast we discuss how The President is elected, the electoral college, who got to vote and when.
538 Electors - Pledged but not bound
Pros and Cons to the Electoral College
Presidential Succession - Illness, Impeachment, Death, Resignation. What happens and who is eligible to take over after the VP?
2020-06-2324 minUS History RepeatedThe Executive Branch Part 1: Roles and Restrictions of the President and VPWe had to reload on Oct 12 2020 due to an error that needed to be removed. This is why this has less listens than part 2.
Some of the items we delve into include how the President enforces the laws, roles as commander-in-chief, Appointing of Officials, (Dept Heads, Judges, Cabinet), we delve into executive orders, proposing legislation, foreign policy, and other powers, and limitations of the office.
Role of the V.P.
Constitution has a very limited description
President of the Senate – can’t vote unless there is a tie
The roles and influence of th...2020-06-2321 minUS History RepeatedThe Federal Government: From Articles to the US ConstitutionIn this podcast we discuss why the Articles of Confederation failed and how the Constitution created a Federal System. We move into the structure of the US Constitution, Separation of Powers, Three Branches of Government, and spend some time on the Powers of the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.
2020-06-2324 min