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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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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.
Brought to you by History Hit, the award-winning podcast network and world’s best history channel on demand, featuring shows like Dan Snow’s History Hit, Not Just The Tudors and Betwixt the Sheets.
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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on American History Hit.
Hosts
Don Wildman
Previous Guests
Professor Nicole Hemmer
Professor Nicole Hemmer is a historian and author known for her expertise in American political history. She is the author of 'Partisans: The Conservative Revolutionaries Who Remade American Politics in the 1990s', which explores the rise of conservative politics in the United States. Hemmer has contributed to various academic and popular publications, and her work often focuses on the intersection of media, politics, and public opinion.
Professor Nicole Hemmer is a historian and author known for her expertise in American political history. She is the author of 'Partisans: The Conservative Revolutionaries Who Remade American Politics in the 1990s', which explores the rise of conservative politics in the United States. Hemmer has contributed to various academic and popular publications, and her work often focuses on the intersection of media, politics, and public opinion.
Sidney Morrison
Sidney Morrison is a veteran who served as a medic during the Vietnam War. He received a conscientious objector deferment and has shared his experiences and insights regarding the war, including the camaraderie among soldiers and the psychological impacts of combat. He is also the author of 'Frederick Douglass: A Novel', which reflects his literary contributions and engagement with historical themes.
Sidney Morrison is a veteran who served as a medic during the Vietnam War. He received a conscientious objector deferment and has shared his experiences and insights regarding the war, including the camaraderie among soldiers and the psychological impacts of combat. He is also the author of 'Frederick Douglass: A Novel', which reflects his literary contributions and engagement with historical themes.
Michael Hattem
Michael Hattem is a historian specializing in the American Revolution. He is the author of 'The Memory of 76: The Revolution in American History', which explores how the events of the American Revolution have been remembered and interpreted over time. Hattem's work focuses on the cultural and political implications of revolutionary memory and he is recognized for his contributions to the understanding of early American history.
Michael Hattem is a historian specializing in the American Revolution. He is the author of 'The Memory of 76: The Revolution in American History', which explores how the events of the American Revolution have been remembered and interpreted over time. Hattem's work focuses on the cultural and political implications of revolutionary memory and he is recognized for his contributions to the understanding of early American history.
Christopher Levesque
Christopher Levesque holds a joint appointment at the University of West Florida Libraries and the UWF Historic Trust. He is an archivist and teaches at the University of Western Florida, Pensacola, and the University of Charleston, specializing in historical research and archival management.
Christopher Levesque holds a joint appointment at the University of West Florida Libraries and the UWF Historic Trust. He is an archivist and teaches at the University of Western Florida, Pensacola, and the University of Charleston, specializing in historical research and archival management.
Mark Atwood Lawrence
Mark Atwood Lawrence is a Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. He is an accomplished author known for his works on the Vietnam War, including 'The Vietnam War: A Concise International History', 'Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam', and 'The End of Ambition: The United States and the Third World in the Vietnam Era'. His expertise in American history, particularly in relation to the Vietnam War and civil rights, has made him a prominent figure in historical scholarship.
Mark Atwood Lawrence is a Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. He is an accomplished author known for his works on the Vietnam War, including 'The Vietnam War: A Concise International History', 'Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam', and 'The End of Ambition: The United States and the Third World in the Vietnam Era'. His expertise in American history, particularly in relation to the Vietnam War and civil rights, has made him a prominent figure in historical scholarship.
Topics Discussed
Watergate
Nixon
politics
psychology
Professor Nicole Hemmer
Conservative Revolutionaries
American Politics
Vietnam War
conscientious objector
medic
psychological impacts of war
camaraderie
Paul Revere
Midnight Ride
American Revolutionary War
Sam Adams
John Hancock
history
My Lai Massacre
Charlie Company
search and destroy mission
Quang Ngai province
Son My
Lyndon B. Johnson
Voting Rights Act
Civil Rights Act
Mark Atwood Lawrence
To understand Watergate, to understand the fall of Nixon, you need to look first at the rise. How the turbulence of his sky rocketing career left bruises and bitternesses that lingered. Don's guest today is Professor Nicole Hemmer whose latest book is "Partisans: The Conservative Revolutionaries Who Remade American Politics in the 1990s". She takes Don on a journey into the psychology and politics of the most fascinating President of them all.
Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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To understand Watergate, to understand the fall of Nixon, you need to look first at the rise. How the turbulence of his sky rocketing career left bruises and bitternesses that lingered. Don's guest today is Professor Nicole Hemmer whose latest book is "Partisans: The Conservative Revolutionaries Who Remade American Politics in the 1990s". She takes Don on a journey into the psychology and politics of the most fascinating President of them all.
Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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Vietnam Warconscientious objectormedicpsychological impacts of warcamaraderie
During the Vietnam War, 170,000 men received conscientious objector deferments. In this episode, we speak to one of them.
Sidney Morrison joins Don to discuss his service and experiences as a medic during the war, from camaraderie in the face of danger to the psychological impacts of war.
Sidney is the author of 'Frederick Douglass: A Novel'.
Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Max Carrey. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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During the Vietnam War, 170,000 men received conscientious objector deferments. In this episode, we speak to one of them.
Sidney Morrison joins Don to discuss his service and experiences as a medic during the war, from camaraderie in the face of danger to the psychological impacts of war.
Sidney is the author of 'Frederick Douglass: A Novel'.
Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Max Carrey. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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Paul RevereMidnight RideAmerican Revolutionary WarSam AdamsJohn Hancockhistory
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride is a legend of the American Revolutionary War - galloping through the Massachusetts' dark to warn Sam Adams, John Hancock and the rest that the British were coming. The next morning, those Patriots in Lexington and Concord were ready for battle. But what really happened? Who was Paul Revere? Why has his name gone down in history?
Don's guest is Michael Hattem, historian of the American revolution and author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History.
Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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Paul Revere's Midnight Ride is a legend of the American Revolutionary War - galloping through the Massachusetts' dark to warn Sam Adams, John Hancock and the rest that the British were coming. The next morning, those Patriots in Lexington and Concord were ready for battle. But what really happened? Who was Paul Revere? Why has his name gone down in history?
Don's guest is Michael Hattem, historian of the American revolution and author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History.
Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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My Lai MassacreVietnam WarCharlie Companysearch and destroy missionQuang Ngai provinceSon My
How did a US Army mission in Vietnam end with the massacre of up to 500 people?
In this episode, Don is joined by Christopher Levesque to examine one of the most harrowing chapters of the war in Vietnam. They return to March 1968, when the men of Charlie Company undertook a 'search and destroy' mission in the Quang Ngai province village of Son My.
Chris holds a joint appointment at the University of West Florida Libraries and the UWF Historic Trust. He is an archivist and teaches at the University of Western Florida, Pensacola, and the University of Charleston.
Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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How did a US Army mission in Vietnam end with the massacre of up to 500 people?
In this episode, Don is joined by Christopher Levesque to examine one of the most harrowing chapters of the war in Vietnam. They return to March 1968, when the men of Charlie Company undertook a 'search and destroy' mission in the Quang Ngai province village of Son My.
Chris holds a joint appointment at the University of West Florida Libraries and the UWF Historic Trust. He is an archivist and teaches at the University of Western Florida, Pensacola, and the University of Charleston.
Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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Lyndon B. JohnsonVoting Rights ActCivil Rights ActVietnam WarMark Atwood Lawrence
Born in poverty in Texas Hill Country, President Johnson delivered an unsurpassed series of legislation, including the Voting Rights Act and Civil Rights Act. Yet by 1968 he was so toxically unpopular that he decided against running again.
Don's guest today (for the second time in a row!) is Mark Atwood Lawrence.
Mark is Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin and author of ‘The Vietnam War: A Concise International History’, ‘Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam’ and ‘The End of Ambition: The United States and the Third World in the Vietnam Era’.
Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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Born in poverty in Texas Hill Country, President Johnson delivered an unsurpassed series of legislation, including the Voting Rights Act and Civil Rights Act. Yet by 1968 he was so toxically unpopular that he decided against running again.
Don's guest today (for the second time in a row!) is Mark Atwood Lawrence.
Mark is Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin and author of ‘The Vietnam War: A Concise International History’, ‘Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam’ and ‘The End of Ambition: The United States and the Third World in the Vietnam Era’.
Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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