American History Hit
Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today.
We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park.
From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush to the space race, join Don as he speaks to leading experts to delve into America’s past.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
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Our Editor's Take
Each episode of the American History Hit podcast offers new history lessons in under an hour. Host Don Wildman explores significant moments that made the country what it is now. Has it ever lived up to its original promise of freedom? The host answers that question and more. Don discusses the Battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War, the Constitutional Convention, and more.
Many people know the basics of America's history. It declared independence from English rule in 1776. The Founding Fathers wrote the new nation's laws and defeated the British. The rest is history. Or is it? Don investigates beyond common facts on the podcast. He explores the lives of President John Adams, President George Washington, and others. Did Abraham Lincoln really want to abolish slavery? Did he only pass the 13th Amendment as a wartime strategy? Other episodes discuss the Magna Carta and how the states of Texas and New York affect America's political system.
As Don knows, American history began well before Columbus arrived on its shores. The podcast also investigates what historians have learned about ancient North America. Episodes analyze the history of its native peoples beginning from early settlement. One episode discusses the Pueblo revolt of 1680. The revolt occurred more than 100 years before the nation became independent. Then, colonial powers were already oppressing Native Americans. Over eleven days, the Pueblo people attacked Spanish colonizers. They burned churches and killed and imprisoned opposers. For twelve years, they managed to keep their territory safe. Many Pueblo languages, religions, and traditions survived thanks to their revolt.
The rise of America as a world power was swift. It also destroyed many lives. Don guides listeners on historical journeys through the past. He explores battlefields, controversies, war rooms, and rebellions with experts. Don also highlights America's mistakes, failures, triumphs, and hopes. New episodes of the American History Hit podcast come out twice a week.
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