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The AlarmistThe Aftermath: Orson Welles' War of the Worlds Broadcast PanicNew Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca is back in the recording studio with national bestselling author William Hazelgrove discussing Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds broadcast. Williams 2024 book Dead Air: The Night that Orson Welles Terrified America illustrates the level of pandemonium that ensued and he shares a few more interesting tidbits that really alter our understanding of this moment in American history. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if Brilliant Natural Acting remains in The Alarmist Jail. Not on Patreon?! Join us below!2025-05-1540 min
Our American StoriesThis Week in History: The Sinking of the Titanic – The First Real-Time TragedyOn this episode of Our American Stories, the Titanic was a marvel of her time—883 feet long, 175 feet tall, and over 52,000 tons. She stood at the cutting edge of naval architecture and symbolized British national pride. Technologically advanced, she carried a Marconi wireless set for near-instant ship-to-shore communication, run by two young "computer nerds" of their day. Their job? Send passengers’ personal messages to land. But on the night of April 14, 1912, that changed. They were suddenly tasked with something unimaginable: trying to save over 2,000 lives in the middle of the North Atlantic. William Hazelgrove, author of One Hundred and Sixty...2025-04-1138 min
Remembering with Jeff SammutRemembering with Jeff Sammut EPISODE 82: Orson Welles with William Elliott HazelgroveNational bestselling author of "Dead Air: The Night That Orson Welles Terrified America" William Elliott Hazelgrove remembers Hollywood legend Orson Welles. How Welles' radio adaptation of "The War of the Worlds" caused such a frenzy, how he was touted as a genius even as a child, how he created art for art's sake and more. Visit https://www.williamhazelgrove.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.2025-03-0632 min
News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJMWilliam Hazelgrove; With Respect 02/23/25John's guest this week is William Hazelgrove, author of 20 books. They focus on his book "Dead Air", the true story of Orson Welles' creation of the revolutionary day, October 30, 1938, when Welles panicked the United States with his dramatization of "The War of the Worlds". It was a one-hour radio show portraying the invasion of the United States by the armies of the planet Mars. Its consequences shook the nation, and radio was never the same thereafter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-231h 00
Forgotten HollywoodEpisode 305- Dead Air with author William Elliott HazelgroveIn this episode, I spoke with author William Elliott Hazelgrove regarding his book " Dead Air: The Night That Orson Wells Terrified America". On a warm Halloween Eve, October 30, 1938, during a broadcast of H G. Wells’ War of the Worlds, a twenty-three-year-old Orson Welles held his hands up for radio silence in the CBS studio in New York City while millions of people ran out into the night screaming, grabbed shotguns, drove off in cars, and hid in basements, attics, or anywhere they could find to get away from Martians intent on exterminating the human race.2025-02-1722 min
The Radio Free Hillsdale HourHow Orson Welles Terrified AmericaGuests: Paul T. Hosmer & William Elliott Hazelgrove Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul T. Hosmer, chairman and associate professor of physics at Hillsdale College, about the various advances in physics in 2024. And William Elliott Hazelgrove, a national best-selling author, gives an account of Orson Welles' famous War of the Worlds broadcast and discusses his new book Dead Air: The Night That Orson Welles Terrified America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-1041 minHillsdale College Podcast Network SuperfeedHow Orson Welles Terrified AmericaGuests: Paul T. Hosmer & William Elliott Hazelgrove Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul T. Hosmer, chairman and associate professor of physics at Hillsdale College, about the various advances in physics in 2024. And William Elliott Hazelgrove, a national best-selling author, gives an account of Orson Welles' famous War of the Worlds broadcast and discusses his new book Dead Air: The Night That Orson Welles Terrified America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-1041 min
History Unplugged PodcastDid Orson Welles’s 1938 ‘War of the Worlds’ Broadcast Really Cause a Mass Panic?On a warm Halloween Eve, October 30, 1938, during a broadcast of H G. Wells' War of the Worlds, Orson Welles held his hands up for radio silence in the CBS studio in New York City while millions of people ran out into the night screaming, grabbed shotguns, drove off in cars, and hid in basements, attics, or anywhere they could find to get away from Martians intent on exterminating the human race. As Welles held up his hands to his fellow actors, musicians, and sound technicians, he turned six seconds of radio silence—dead air—into absolute horror, changing the way...2025-01-0748 min
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FMWilliam Hazelgrove: Dead AirIn Dead Air: The Night that Orson Welles Terrified America, Willliam Elliot Hazelgrove illustrates for the first time how Orson Welles’ broadcast caused massive panic in the United States, convincing listeners across the nation that the end of the World had arrived and even leading military and government officials to become involved. He joins WRFH to discuss.From 12/12/24.2024-12-1315 min
Brian Thomas55KRC Thursday Show - Jon Husted, William Hazelgrove, Jay Ratliff2024-12-052h 30Brian ThomasWilliam Hazelgrove - Dead Air The Night That Orson Welles Terrified America2024-12-0514 min
WCPT 820 WeekendWhere are they Now Nov. 30 2024William Hazelgrove Author2024-11-3054 min
NewsRamp Books & Publishing PodcastExploring New Releases: Orson Welles' Panic, Human Value in the Age of AI, and Heartwarming Holiday TalesIn this episode, we cover the release of 'Dead Air the Night Orson Welles Terrified America' by William Elliott Hazelgrove, debunking the myths surrounding the War of the Worlds broadcast. We also discuss 'The Rise of Humanness' by Chris Sean Nolan and Michael Schindler, a transformative framework for thriving in the age of AI. Lastly, we explore Roseanne Critelli's heartwarming holiday tale, 'Spirit of Christmas,' and the posthumous release of 'The Big Indian' by Norma June 'Juni' Allen.2024-11-1905 min
Ohio V. The WorldPresidential Medical Secrets and the Real 1st Female PresidentIt's Election Day and we're back with another presidential episode "Ohio v. the 25th Amendment." We look at two major presidential health emergencies that were covered up prior to the 25th Amendment and the history of presidential infirmity. First is the story of Woodrow Wilson's massive stroke in the fall of 1919 and how the 1st lady, Edith Wilson, became the first female president. And we look at a secret presidential surgery at sea for Grover Cleveland's cancer.Alex is joined by author William Hazelgrove to discuss his book Madam President (2016) about Edith Wilson, our 1st woman president...2024-11-051h 21
Bill Bunkley ShowBillBunkleyShow_103124First we will broadcast Metaxes, interview with pastor Hibbs and then Bill will interview Author William Elliot Hazelgrove on his book Dead Air The night That Orson Welles Terrified America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-312h 53
Theory 2 Action PodcastMM#340--Lust For Power? Edith Wilson and the Madam Presidency of 1912FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageWhat if the president couldn't perform his duties, and nobody knew? Explore the extraordinary, and almost secret, chapter of American history where Edith Wilson effectively became the acting president after Woodrow Wilson's stroke in 1919. Dive into the fascinating tale of how she controlled the presidency for 18 months, making critical decisions while keeping Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and the public in the dark. Our guide for this journey is the book written by William Hazelgrove, "Madam President: The Secret Presidency o...2024-07-1819 minNewsRamp Books & Publishing PodcastExploring Publishing, Adventures in LA, First Ladies' Roles, Skilled Nursing, Speaker Programs, and Children's LiteratureExplore the world of publishing with literary lawyer Denise Gibbon, who offers legal support for authors, self-publishers, and ghostwriters. Join Carter Ferris on a wild adventure in Ernest Mirich's novella 'Damn Cat' set in Los Angeles. Discover the parallels between Jill Biden and Edith Wilson in William Elliott Hazelgrove's book, 'Madam President,' shedding light on their roles in supporting their husbands. Dive into the importance of skilled nursing in assisted living facilities with bestselling author Frances Fuller, and learn about Longtree's Keynote Speaker Engagement Programs and healthcare resources. Lastly, explore singer-songwriter Joe Little III's children's book 'Joey Wants to...2024-07-1207 min
The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating ThingsCassie Chadwick: Carnegie's Imaginary Heir, Queen of the ConIn this episode of the Compendium, we're looking up Cassie Chadwick, the woman who walked so that Anna Delvey could run. Dubbed Carnegie's imaginary heir, Cassie Chadwick's scam is a story of deception, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth at any cost.
We love a female con artist here on The Compendium, and Cassie Chadwick is the original OG Queen of the con. Today, we explore how Cassie convinced a bunch of rich greedy bankers to hand her millions of dollars in hard cold cash that resulted in her becoming an icon of the ages. Cassie's story...2024-05-281h 20
HerStory - Geschichte(n) von Frauen und QueersEdith Bolling Wilson: Madam President, Teil 2
Nach einem schweren Schlaganfall war US-Präsident Woodrow Wilson 1919 halbseitig gelähmt und regierungsunfähig. First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson händelte monatelang die politischen Angelegenheiten - und musste dafür sorgen, dass die Öffentlichkeit nicht erfuhr, wie ernst es um ihren Mann stand.
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Neue Lesetermine 2024:
27 Februar 2024 Gottfried Benn Bibliothek, Berlin
1 März 2024 Fritz Bauer Bibliothek, Bochum
4 März 2024 Amerikahaus, München
Quellen und Literatur
Edith Wilson: My Memoir
Patricia Boggs Roberts: Untold Power. The Facinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson
William Hazelgrove...2024-02-1246 min
HerStory - Geschichte(n) von Frauen und QueersEdith Bolling Wilson: Madam President
Sie war die erste Frau an der Spitze der USA: Edith Bolling Wilson. Nachdem US-Präsident Woodrow Wilson 1919 einen schweren Schlaganfall erlitt und regierungsunfähig war, nahm hinter den Kulissen seine Frau die Zügel in die Hand - doch weder sein Kabinett, noch die Öffentlichkeit durfte davon wissen.
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Neue Lesetermine 2024:
27 Februar 2024 Gottfried Benn Bibliothek, Berlin
1 März 2024 Fritz Bauer Bibliothek, Bochum
4 März 2024 Amerikahaus, München
Quellen und Literatur
Edith Wilson: My Memoir
Patricia Boggs Roberts: Untold Power. The Facinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First La...2024-01-2933 min
HerStory - Geschichte(n) von Frauen und QueersCassie Chadwick: Die allererste Hochstaplerin
Als vermeintlich uneheliche Tochter des amerikanischen Stahlbarons Andrew Carnegie erschlich sich Cassie Chadwick Millionen Dollar von US-Banken. Ihre Masche ist seitdem von zahlreichen Con Artists wiederholt worden, zuletzt von Anna Sorokin.
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**Literatur und Quellen: **
William Hazelgrove: Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick
Tori Telfer: Confident Women. Swindlers, Grifters, and Shapeshifters of the feminine persuasion
Thomas Crowl: Queen of the Con: From a Spiritualist to the Carnegie Imposter
Cassie Chadwick im Archiv der New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/s...2023-11-1333 min
Power-Up With The Best-Selling Full Audiobook Experience!The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days by William Elliott HazelgrovePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682911to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days
Author: William Elliott Hazelgrove
Narrator: Danny Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2023
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life, he went from the...2023-06-2710h 17Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasThe Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days by William Elliott HazelgrovePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682911to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days
Author: William Elliott Hazelgrove
Narrator: Danny Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2023
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life, he went from the...2023-06-2710h 17
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasThe Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days by William Elliott HazelgrovePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682911 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days Author: William Elliott Hazelgrove Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 17 minutes Release date: June 27, 2023 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life, he went from...2023-06-2730 min
Download High-Quality Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days by William Elliott HazelgrovePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682911 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days Author: William Elliott Hazelgrove Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 17 minutes Release date: June 27, 2023 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life, he went from...2023-06-2730 minDownload High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days by William Elliott HazelgrovePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682911to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days
Author: William Elliott Hazelgrove
Narrator: Danny Campbell
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2023
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life, he went from the...2023-06-2710h 17
Booknotes+Ep. 120 William Hazelgrove, "The Last Charge of the Rough Rider"Former president Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919. He was 60 years old. Author William Hazelgrove, in his new book about Roosevelt, chose to focus mostly on the last two years of TR's life. It's titled "The Last Charge of the Rough Rider," and it's the focus of this week's podcast. Mr. Hazelgrove takes us through TR's feud with President Woodrow Wilson over wanting to create another Rough Rider soldier regiment to fight in Europe. Wilson turned him down in spite of the fact that both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives had approved Roosevelt's request. ...2023-06-271h 11
C-SPAN BookshelfBN: William Hazelgrove, "The Last Charge of the Rough Rider"Former president Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919. He was 60 years old. Author William Hazelgrove, in his new book about Roosevelt, chose to focus mostly on the last two years of TR's life. It's titled "The Last Charge of the Rough Rider," and it's the focus of this week's podcast. Mr. Hazelgrove takes us through TR's feud with President Woodrow Wilson over wanting to create another Rough Rider soldier regiment to fight in Europe. Wilson turned him down in spite of the fact that both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives had approved Roosevelt's request. ...2023-06-271h 11
The Reference DeskCassie Chadwick (a.k.a. Elizabeth Bigley)In this episode, Katie is bewitched by Cassie Chadwick. In 2021, everyone learned the name "Anna Delvey," fake heiress and SoHo grifter extraordinaire. But over a century before Anna partied with pharma bros and Fyre Fest scammers, Cassie Chadwick was laying the foundation for all female con artists; setting a bar so high for fraud and fakes few would ever come close to achieving her level of Master Swindler. Born Elizabeth "Betty" Bigley on a rural Canadian farm, this gilded-age grifter would go on to operate under dozens of aliases. From clairvoyant to an he...2023-01-041h 17
History Unplugged PodcastF. Scott Fitzgerald was Every Bit the Alcoholic, Grandiose Delusional Dreamer as His Fictional Character Jay GatsbyThe Great Gatsby has sold 25 million copies worldwide and sells 500,000 copies annually. The book has been made into three movies and produced for the theatre. It is considered the Greatest American Novel ever written. Yet, the story of how The Great Gatsby was written has not been told except as embedded chapters of much larger biographies. This story is one of heartbreak, infidelity, struggle, alcoholism, financial hardship, and one man’s perseverance to be faithful to the raw diamond of his talent in circumstances that would have crushed others.The story of the writing of The Great Gatsby is a...2022-11-2941 min
Gangland WireAl Capone and the 1933 World’s FairRetired KCPD Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews William Hazelgrove, the author of Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair. He learns that this World’s Fair was one of the critical reasons the government created the special squad of Treasury agents to take Capone down by any means necessary. Mr. Hazelgrove describes how a group of anonymous businessmen called the Secret 6 pressured the Federal government to take down Capone. The negative publicity generated by the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day massacre was still in the public’s imagination. They wanted the fairgoers to feel safe. We learn how the long career o...2022-10-1633 min
Gangland WireAl Capone and the 1933 World’s FairRetired KCPD Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews William Hazelgrove, the author of Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair. He learns that this World’s Fair was one of the critical reasons the government created the special squad of Treasury agents to take Capone down by any means necessary. Mr. Hazelgrove describes how a group of anonymous businessmen called the Secret 6 pressured the Federal government to take down Capone. The negative publicity generated by the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day massacre was still in the public’s imagination. They wanted the fairgoers to feel safe. We learn how the long career of the f...2022-10-1600 min
Ohio V. The WorldCassie Chadwick: The Gilded Age's Most Infamous Con WomanIn the penultimate episode of Season 7, Alex travels back to the Gilded Age to uncover the forgotten story of the greatest con woman of the era, Cleveland's Cassie Chadwick. In the second part of a two-part con artist series, Alex tells the story of how Cassie defrauded some $60 million from banks using her alleged connection to America's richest man, Andrew Carnegie.We're joined by two great guests to tell us the immigrant stories of Cassie Chadwick and Andrew Carnegie in the Gilded Age. Author William Hazelwood joins the program to discuss his new book Greed in the...2022-10-111h 02
Disaster TalesTitanic DisasterBy April 15th, 1912 the Gilded Age was coming to an end and the White Star Line's greatest ship, the Titanic, sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Of the approximately 2,224 passengers and crew, only 700 survived. Discussion of precognition events, Marconi wireless operators and the fateful decisions of two nearby ships.
Bibliography:
Psychic Forewarning of Tragedy, George Behe
One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to save the RMS Titanic, William Hazelgrove
Titanic 1912: The Original News Reporting of the Sinking of the Titanic, Ken Rossignol
The Titanic Disaster Hearings: The...2022-06-151h 06
WYPL Book TalkWilliam Hazelgrove - Greed in the Gilded Age
William Hazelgrove has written over twenty books including, Madam President: the Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson and Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair. Today we’ll be talking about his most recent title, Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick which is published by Rowman & Littlefield.
2022-05-0731 min
Axelbank Reports History and Today#80: William Hazelgrove - "One Hundred and Sixty Minutes"The story of the most famous shipwreck in history, the Titanic, is not complete without Bill Hazelgrove's book, "One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic." The basics of the crash into the iceberg are well known. The heart-wrenching details of the half-full lifeboats and the frigid waters are enough to make anyone feel for the victims and their families. But Hazelgrove explains how they all could have been saved, and the missteps that led the nearby boats to shy away from getting involved to save the doomed passengers. He also explains what a certain...2022-03-291h 00
History Unplugged PodcastCassie Chadwick Scammed the Gilded Age Elite Out of Millions and Convinced The World She Was Andrew Carnegie’s Bastard DaughterOf all the self-made millionaires of the Gilded Age (and there were many, such as John Rockefeller, son of a literal snake oil salesman who became the world’s first billionaire), nobody can rival bootstrapping tenacity of Cassie Chadwick. She was a drifter from Canada who set herself up as wife of a rich doctor in Cleveland before moving on to a much bigger con involving the richest man in the world, Andrew Carnegie. With little education, no financial training, and at a time when women didn't even have the vote, Cassie Chadwick (Elizabeth Bigley) moved up the chain of ba...2022-03-2452 min
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookGreed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick Audiobook by William Elliott HazelgroveListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 596372
Title: Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick
Author: William Elliott Hazelgrove
Narrator: Cindy Piller
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:04:51
Language: English
Release date: 02-15-22
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Non-Fiction, True Crime
Summary:
Greed in the Gilded Age is a Gatsby-esque tale of mystery, money, sex, and scandal.
Millionaire had just entered the American lexicon and Cassie Chadwick was front page news, becoming a media sensation before mass media, even eclipsing President Roosevelts inauguration. Using these newspaper articles, Hazelgrove tells the story of one of...2022-02-158h 04
Unsinkable: The Titanic PodcastBook Club: The Race to Save the Titanic, with Author William HazelgroveIn this, my first book-centered episode, I chat with best-selling author William Hazelgrove about his book One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic, which unpacks and challenges a lot of the long-standing mythologies surrounding the ship's history. Using interwoven stories of wireless operators, rescue efforts of nearby ships, and the motivations and actions of those faced with decisions that tragic night, Hazelgrove's work brings a fresh perspective to very old questions. Order a copy here: https://www.bookpeople.com/book/9781633886971William Hazelgrove's website is here: https://www.williamhazelgrove.com2022-01-101h 10
High Tales of HistoryThe Legend of the Christmas Pickle; Edith Wilson: Secret First Female President?We've turned 21! 21 episodes old that is...but let's still celebrate! *pops cork, grinds ouid*
This week's hightailing adventure takes us through the legend of the Christmas pickle told by KT! Marketing scheme or sweet, fun German tradition? Next, Laurel introduces us to First Lady (and maybe secret lady president?!), wife of Woodrow Wilson, Edith Bolling Wilson! Find out some hidden American history with the sisters! Welcome to the smoke circle!
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History Unplugged PodcastSally Rand Was America's Sex Symbol, From the Roaring 20s to the Apollo EraShe would be arrested six times in one day for indecency. She would be immortalized in the final scene of The Right Stuff, cartoons, popular culture, and live on as the iconic symbol of the Chicago World’s Fair of 1933. She would pave the way for every sex symbol to follow from Marilyn Monroe to Lady Gaga. She would die penniless and in debt. In the end, Sammy Davis Jr. would write her a $10,000 check when she had nothing left. Her name was Sally Rand. Until now, there has not been a biography of Sally Rand. Today's guest, William Hazelgrove, ha...2021-02-0945 min
Lumpen Radio: Week In ReviewLumpen Week in Review • 1-15-21This week we discussed America’s first blue-collar sex symbol, broke down the chaos in DC and learned about the growing opioid crisis in America. All this plus the latest from EurekaCastNOW!, The Trump Diaries and Size Matters. It’s
the Lumpen Week in review for January 15, 2021. We spoke to Ward Miller, William Hazelgrove, Peter Ikeler, Kai Hubris and Rowan Meadowlark, Kyle Syzmankowski, Jess Tylkowski and the Lumpen Players. Music from Harry Brenner.2021-01-1558 min
Eye 94Eye 94 • 1-14-21This episode featured William Hazelgrove, author of “Sally Rand, American Sex Symbol,” out now from The Lyons Press. This episode first aired on January 14, 2021.2021-01-1453 min
Lights, Camera, Author!The Junot Files - William HazelgroveAn interview with William Hazelgrove, author of "Sally Rand: American Sex Symbol."2020-10-2225 min
History Unplugged PodcastHenry Knox's Noble Train: How a Boston Bookseller’s Expedition Saved the American RevolutionDuring the brutal winter of 1775-1776, an untested Boston bookseller named Henry Knox commandeered an oxen train hauling sixty tons of cannons and other artillery from Fort Ticonderoga near the Canadian border. He and his men journeyed some three hundred miles south and east over frozen, often-treacherous terrain to supply George Washington for his attack of British troops occupying Boston. The result was the British surrender of Boston and the first major victory for the Colonial Army. William Hazelgrove, author of “Henry Knox’s Noble Train,” joins us today to discuss one of the great stories of the American Revolu...2020-06-0947 min
The Ultimate Companion for Lovers of Free AudiobookHenry Knox's Noble Train: The Story of a Boston Bookseller's Heroic Expedition That Saved the American Revolution Audiobook by William HazelgroveListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 492609
Title: Henry Knox's Noble Train: The Story of a Boston Bookseller's Heroic Expedition That Saved the American Revolution
Author: William Hazelgrove
Narrator: Tom Parks
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:59:47
Language: English
Release date: 05-12-20
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: History, North America, Military
Summary:
The inspiring story of a little-known hero's pivotal role in the American Revolutionary WarDuring the brutal winter of 1775-1776, an untested Boston bookseller named Henry Knox commandeered an oxen train hauling sixty tons of cannons and other artillery from Fort Ticonderoga near the Canadian border. He...2020-05-129h 59
Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast114: Al Capone, the Secret Six, & the 1933 Chicago World's Fair w/ William HazelgroveMost of us have grown up thinking that Elliot Ness and his famed "Untouchables" were the crimefighters who brought down the notorious Al Capone in Chicago. But instead, it was a group of millionaire businessmen called the "Secret Six" who were the real reason for the Capone Outfit's demise. In his book "Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago", my guest, William Hazelgrove, makes the argument that in order for the city to successfully host their second World's Fair, they had to take out Al Capone first.2019-04-2055 minMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast114: Al Capone, the Secret Six, & the 1933 Chicago World's Fair w/ William HazelgroveMost of us have grown up thinking that Elliot Ness and his famed "Untouchables" were the crimefighters who brought down the notorious Al Capone in Chicago. But instead, it was a group of millionaire businessmen called the "Secret Six" who were the real reason for the Capone Outfit's demise. In his book "Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago", my guest, William Hazelgrove, makes the argument that in order for the city to successfully host their second World's Fair, they had to take out Al Capone first.2019-04-2057 min
History Unplugged PodcastWright Brothers, Wrong Story? Why Some Say Wilbur—Not Orville—Discovered Manned FlightHow did two brothers who never left home, were high-school dropouts, and made a living as bicycle mechanics figure out the secret of manned flight? The story goes that Wilbur and Orville Wright were an inseparable duo that were equally responsible for developing the theory of aeronautics and translating it into the first workable airplane. Today's guest William Hazelgrove argues that it was Wilbur Wright who designed the first successful airplane, not Orville. He shows that, while Orville's role was important, he generally followed his brother's lead and assisted with the mechanical details to make Wilbur's vision a...2019-03-2140 min
Florida RoundTableThis Week: Evelyn SommerOn this week's edition of the Florida Roundtable Reagan and Yaffee interview author and historian William Hazelgrove on his new book Wright Brothers, Wrong Story: How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight.You'll also get our our extended take on Florida politics in the Sunshine State and beyond. We'll see you on the radio on one of our 80+ stations. Listen to the "Florida Round Table" podcast NOW!2019-01-2553 minFlorida RoundTableThis Week: William HazelgroveOn this week's edition of the Florida Roundtable Reagan and Yaffee interview author and historian William Hazelgrove on his new book Wright Brothers, Wrong Story: How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight.You'll also get our our extended take on Florida politics in the Sunshine State and beyond. We'll see you on the radio on one of our 80+ stations. Listen to the "Florida Round Table" podcast NOW!2019-01-2353 min
The Deerfield Public Library Podcast22: William Hazelgrove, author of Madam President & Wright Brothers, Wrong StoryWilliam Hazelgrove is a Chicago author of many novels and nonfiction books, and is a frequent and popular speaker here at the Library. Bill is currently working on a movie for PBS based his book, Madame President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson. Join us to hear about the downfall of Al Capone and the 1933 Chicago Fair, Edith Wilson as the first female president, and Bill’s upcoming book, Wright Brothers, Wrong Story, about the Wright Brothers, out December 4th. Find out more about Bill though his website, williamhazelgrove.com, or check out his books her...2018-11-0820 min
History Unplugged PodcastHow Teddy Roosevelt Became The Man He Was in the Badlands—William Hazelgrove of “Forging a President”Teddy Roosevelt wasn’t born as the rough riding, big-game-hunting, Amazon-exploring legend that America has come to love. So how did he become the larger-than- life character portrayed in history books? He was forged by the last vestige of the Wild West—the Badlands of the Dakota Territory. Yet this side of one of America’s most popular presidents has mostly gone unexploredIn this episode I talked with William Hazelgrove, author of the book Forging a President: How the Wild West Created Teddy Roosevelt. Roosevelt once stated, “I have always said I would not have been president had it n...2018-01-2242 min
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Title: Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson
Author: William Hazelgrove
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
Release date: October 17, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: The Americas
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An up-close look at Edith Wilson, a first lady with unequaled responsibilities during her husband’s presidency. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the chief executive. Mrs. Wilson had had little fo...2016-10-178h 09Power-Up With An Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson by William HazelgrovePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/275888to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson
Author: William Hazelgrove
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
Release date: October 17, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
An up-close look at Edith Wilson, a first lady with unequaled responsibilities during her husband’s presidency. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the chief executive. Mrs. Wilson had had little fo...2016-10-178h 09Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasMadam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson by William HazelgrovePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/275888to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson
Author: William Hazelgrove
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
Release date: October 17, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
An up-close look at Edith Wilson, a first lady with unequaled responsibilities during her husband’s presidency. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the chief executive. Mrs. Wilson had had little fo...2016-10-178h 09
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasMadam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson by William HazelgrovePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/275888 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Author: William Hazelgrove Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 9 minutes Release date: October 17, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: An up-close look at Edith Wilson, a first lady with unequaled responsibilities during her husband’s presidency. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the chief executive. Mrs. Wilson had had li...2016-10-1703 minDownload Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsMadam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson by William HazelgrovePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/275888to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson
Author: William Hazelgrove
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
Release date: October 17, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
An up-close look at Edith Wilson, a first lady with unequaled responsibilities during her husband’s presidency. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the chief executive. Mrs. Wilson had had little fo...2016-10-178h 09
Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsMadam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson by William HazelgrovePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/275888 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Author: William Hazelgrove Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 9 minutes Release date: October 17, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: An up-close look at Edith Wilson, a first lady with unequaled responsibilities during her husband’s presidency. After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the chief executive. Mrs. Wilson had had li...2016-10-1703 min
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Title: Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson
Author: William Hazelgrove
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:09:07
Language: English
Release date: 10-17-16
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: History, Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, North America
Summary:
An up-close look at Edith Wilson, a first lady with unequaled responsibilities during her husbands presidency.
After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke in the fall of 1919, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the chief executive. Mrs. Wilson had had little formal education and...2016-10-178h 09
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Title: Madam President
Author: William Hazelgrove
Narrator: Bernadette Dunne
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
Release date: 10-17-16
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 248 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:2016-10-178h 08
In The Past Lane - The Podcast About History and Why It MattersWomen and the White House - 2016 Convention Edition!This week, as the Democratic National Convention prepares to make history by nominating a woman for the presidency, In The Past Lane takes a close look at women who have sought the nation’s highest office. Here’s the lineup: 1) First, I bring you a short segment on a curious voting controversy that few people have ever heard of. 2) Next, I speak with historian Ellen Fitzpatrick about her terrific new book, The Highest Glass Ceiling: Women’s Quest for the American Presidency. 3) Finally, I speak with William Hazelgrove, author of a forthcoming book, Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith...2016-07-261h 03