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American History Hit

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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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  • Secrets of the White House

    Secrets of the White House
    Jul 22 2024

    How did a party in the White House end in mayhem? When did the West Wing become a hive of government? And how has the private life of the President been shielded from the public, despite them living and working in the same building?


    To explore the stories that lurk beneath the white washed surface of the President's residence, Don speaks to Corey Mead. Corey is an associate professor of English at Baruch College, City University of New York. He is also the author of three books including 'The Hidden History of the White House: Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments'.


    Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.


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    34 mins
  • US Presidents Who Escaped Assassination

    US Presidents Who Escaped Assassination
    Jul 19 2024

    Lincoln, FDR, Reagan, Clinton, Bush and now Trump. All have been targets of assassination attempts while in or running for office. Listen to this bonus episode from our sister podcast, Dan Snow's History Hit, where host Dan is joined by Professor of American History at Cambridge University Gary Gerstle to take a look at the assassination attempts that could have changed the course of American history and how.


    Produced by Dan Snow, Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.


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    American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.
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    41 mins
  • Sovereignty, the Constitution and 100 years of Citizenship: Native Rights

    Sovereignty, the Constitution and 100 years of Citizenship: Native Rights
    Jul 18 2024

    This podcast contains adult language.


    What was the ‘Indian Citizenship Act’ of 1924? Why was it necessary? How did it happen? And why did it happen in 1924?


    Shannon O’Loughlin from the Association of American Indian Affairs joins Don to discuss the Act and its effect.


    Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.


    Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign here for up to 50% for 3 months using code AMERICANHISTORY.


    You can take part in our listener survey here.


    American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.
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    43 mins
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Top Quality History Podcast

Very informative and entertaining. Every time I listen to this podcast, I learn something new about the history of United States and the world.

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