US History Repeated

The Life and Presidency of Calvin Coolidge

Our 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 was for small government. He also wanted to keep the country somewhat isolated and did not want to join the League of Nations that formed after World War I. He was for tax cuts, lower government spending, and less aid to struggling farmers.
Coolidge opted not to run for president again in 1928. Although he likely would have won, he felt he had been president long enough.
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The Life and Presidency of Warren G. Harding

The 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 way things were before the whole world had seemed to stand on its head.
Lines on maps are being redrawn, countries are gone, new countries in their place. The Spanish Flu is winding down, and this is where we pick up.
We are joined by Sherry Hall, the site manager of the Harding Presidential sites in Marion, Ohio. We appreciated her contributions throughout the conversation with Jeananne. 
www.hardingpresidentialsites.org
There is always more to learn!
 
Jimmy & Jean

The First World War: Part 2

Welcome 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 List
Seating Chart from Paris Peace Conference
Animation video of global changes as a result of WW1
Before and After Maps 
See you on the other side, 
Jimmy and Jean

The First World War: Part 1

Welcome 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 countries led by France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States when we enter in 1917.
We discuss the beginnings of the war, US Neutrality, and how the United States enters the war. 
It was more than Arch Duke Ferdinand getting assassinated, as you will see. Lots of reasons, but that was the spark that lit the powder keg for sure!
The Lusitania, and the Zimmerman Note are what eventually ends US neutrality. Find out why!
Notes and source links mentioned in the podcast:
Secret Coded Words List
Seating Chart from Paris Peace Conference
Animation video of global changes as a result of WW1
Before and After Maps 
See you on the other side, 
Jimmy and Jean

Woodrow Wilson Part 3

Jimmy 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 genocide within the Ottoman Empire, something Turkey still does not acknowledge to this day, as well as other items like the Mexican civil war, the US occupation of Haiti, the Russian Revolution, and the Bolsheviks.
We then round out the podcast with his post presidency, failing health, and the role his wife Edith played in supporting him. 
Always more to learn, so take a listen!
 
-Jimmy & Jean

Woodrow Wilson Part 2

Jimmy 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 get into the election of 1916, the Espionage Act, The Sedition Act, and some interesting Supreme Court Cases that stemmed from the aftermath of the legislation. 
 
Prohibition was passed in Wilson's presidency, and you can listen to our podcast on Prohibition which includes some LaSalle family history!
 
We also discuss the #SpanishFlu and that pandemic as well as how some countries handled that pandemic differently than others. 
 
Always more to learn, so take a listen!
 
-Jimmy & Jean

Woodrow Wilson Part 1

Woodrow Wilson is a man and President whose policies and beliefs leave him with atroubled legacy. He fits into the category of former President who did some greatthings and he also did some terrible things. Uncomfortable conversations anddiscussing the full picture of historical figures is essential.
His early life and upbringing helped to shape his ideals and beliefs which of course,when he became President of the United States, shaped his policies (Both domesticand foreign).
 
In this podcast on Wilson we get into his early life, his political rise, the election of 1812, the creation of The Federal Reserve, The Clayton Act, the beginnings of the Federal Trade Commission, the formation of the IRS, and several other pieces of legislation. 
 
We are also joined by Emily Kilgore and Andrew Philips from the Woodrow WilsonPresidential museum and library who discuss the Federal Reserve, one of Wilson's biggest accomplishments while in office. 
 
There is always more to learn, catch you on the other side!

The Invention of the Radio and its Impact on the World

Keeping with our recent theme of key innovations we delve into the world of communication before the radio, its introduction to society, and its impact on the world. 
 
Carrier pigeons were all the rage prior to the radio. They delivered key messages and were part of every nation's military efforts. Enter the radio and its far reaching waves to deliver communication to the world. 
 
Today when we thing of the radio, we think of music, news, and entertainment. When the radio was first introduced it was, much like the telephone, magic!
 
Learn who all of the key contributors were to this amazing invention and the way this incredible innovation changed the world. 
 
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