A podcast about presidential history and trivia. Based on the blog, history-first.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States.
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Hardball with Chris Dimino is a podcast almost 20 years in the making. Sportscasting icon Chris Dimino is the most insightful baseball interviewer you’ve ever heard and his rapport with professional athletes is unmatched. Tune in each week for conversations — not “interviews” — with some of the greatest players and others who have been a part of some of the biggest moments in baseball history like legends Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Stan Musial, Whitey Ford, Duke Snider and Vin Scully… Hosted ...
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The story of the 1969 Mets can not be told without going back to the beginning. The 120 loss record breaking inaugural season of 1962. We will do that and so much more with our TWO guests this week. Ed Kranepool & Ron Swoboda. 50+ years later..this team resonates as much an ANY in the history of The Game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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This episode is a conversation with Hall of Famer and true Broadcast Legend VIN Scully. From his childhood NY roots to his first broadcasting break (a football game!) through some of his memorable days and nights at ballparks across America. The greatest painter of baseballs canvases will share - with the ultimate humility - a life well lived. Host…
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When you talk about trying to put together an All-Time All-Time starting 9 in Baseball History, the debate can be both entertaining and anger inducing. And when you think about the men who can even be considered for such an honor, you are talking about the 1% of the 1% of the 1%. While you can say George or Brooks or I can say Chipper...we might al…
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Today's Episode of HARDBALL is my conversation with Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk. The centerpiece of one of the most iconic moments in sports history, but his 22 year career that was so much more. His stories of rivalries..brawls..and an injury that could have ended it all before it ever got started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…
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The Ryan Express: Nolan Ryan pitched in the Major Leagues for 27 seasons. He struck out more, walked more, hit more batters than any pitcher in history. And it wasn't even close. He did things that were beyond unprecedented..at his age or any other. And if you wanted to know what baseball fans thought of him..he got more votes than ANY pitcher who …
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It's with a heavy heart that baseball fans have lost another legend. Frank Howard was different. His career was fascinating. And his post baseball career more so. 19 years coaching..he loved the game..and maybe more so..loved it's players. It was never Me or I..he spread the word of others. I hope you enjoy this look back to the last sit down that …
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If you asked...players...managers...announcers and fans...ones that had watched enough baseball over a long enough period of time... If that time included the heyday of Willie Mays...take a seat and be enthralled of the stories of the most talented player they had ever seen. Winner of everything you can win in The Game...The Honor of having The Wor…
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Duke Snider is Brooklyn Royalty. The Duke of Flatbush a Hall of Famer with 5 consecutive 40 HR Seasons. A great defender...his mid 50's production is as good as anyone in The Game. This Episode is also personal, as you'll hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Bởi Hardball
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Joe Morgan was one of - if not the greatest - 2B off All-Time. You'll hear his story of how he overcame the "too small" tag to become a 2X MVP and leader. I spoke with Joe later in his life..and his want to reflect on his life and career was genuinely moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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With the Postseason in full swing, let's spend some time with one of the GREATEST Big Game pitchers of All-Time: Hall Of Famer Whitey Ford. So great he had three nicknames: Whitey. Slick, it's a Casey Stengel "whiskey" thing, and of course…The Chairman of the Board. Because no one has ever been more in charge than when the 5'9" lefty was on the mou…
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It's with a heavy heart that I present my conversation with Brooks Robinson. When I heard of his passing, my mind went immediately to my very first baseball memory: the 1969 World Series and as a now bonafide 6 year old fan, I had a chance to start to appreciate great players. The 1970 World Series...THE BROOKS ROBINSON WORLD SERIES...was an incred…
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"Pete Rose is...." Start with those 3 words and watch what happens. Everyone has an opinion - or 6 - about him. I wanted to be one of the few people who did the "Baseball Conversation" with Pete. Here it is...Joe DiMaggio...Hank..Willie...his All-Time Teammate team (just wait)...the games and at bats... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Al Kaline spent 8 decades with the team that has proudly worn the Old English D since 1904. His talent surpassed only by his grace and class. An All American tale of the boy who dreamed it...then lived it with the Detroit Tigers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Bởi Hardball
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Episode 2 is a sit down I did with Hall of Famer and Yankee Legend Phil Rizzuto back in 2001. Easily one of the most beloved Yankees of All-Time..a playing career that started in the 1930's..and a broadcast career that lasted until 1996. That would mean in his 7 DECADES of Yankeedom he saw firsthand more Yankee history than anyone else. He will tel…
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Chris Dimino in conversation with Stan "The Man" Musial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Bởi Hardball
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Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby Episode 28 Being "2nd" was for too long what Larry Doby was known for. I think you will hear today as Larry recounts his life on and off the field that he's been shortchanged by that narrative. The Hall of Famer lived an incredible one. Baseball AND Social History lesson in 3...2... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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Hardball: MLB History In First Person (Trailer)
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Hardball with Chris Dimino is a podcast almost 20 years in the making. Sportscasting icon Chris Dimino is the most insightful baseball interviewer you’ve ever heard and his rapport with professional athletes is unmatched. Tune in each week for conversations — not “interviews” — with some of the greatest players and others who have been a part of so…
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Just a short farewell, with a hope to do more!Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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James Madison becomes the fourth President; our second war with Britain, the key battles of the War of 1812, and a final peace with Britain via the Treaty of Ghent.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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Jefferson’s second term as President and how the war between Britain and France affected the American economy.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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The Presidency of John Adams; the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition ActsBởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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Washington’s second term as President including the Whiskey Rebellion and the country’s first foreign affairs crisis and the Jay Treaty.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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George Washington’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the story behind the selection of a permanent location for the capitol of the federal government.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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The ratification journey of the new constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and the beginning of a new government.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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The debates on the legislative branch within the new government: the Great Compromise and the 3/5th rule.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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Fun Facts about the Constitutional Convention
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An overview of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and some fun facts about the meeting.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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An overview of the Revolutionary War, the help of France and the role of American women spy rings.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord; the meeting of the Second Continental Congress (June 1775 and May 1776); the ride of Cesar Rodney and the Lee Resolution; the Declaration of Independence.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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The Boston Tea Party and the Coercive Acts Imposed by Britain as punishment for the colonists destructive behaviorBởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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Episode 1: The Boston Massacre The Colonies in the 1760’s, the Boston Massacre, and the lead up to the American Revolution.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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Welcome to the podcast.Bởi Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy
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On The Sidelines Of The Lincoln Assassination
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The facts of Abraham Lincoln's assassination are well-known — the president was shot and killed by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre, on April 14, 1865. But what about the others close to the event? Today, we discuss the assassination attempt of William Seward, why Ulysses S. Grant didn't go to Ford's Theatre that night, and the tragic fate of th…
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How have American presidents interacted with the British Royal Family when one of the "Firm" weds? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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Is the presidency romantic? Well, couples throughout history have thought so—multiple people have gotten married at the White House since the beginning of the 19th-century. Curiously, only one president has ever been married there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support…
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When Gerald Ford assumed the presidency following Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974, he had to decide whether not to pardon his predecessor. Ultimately, Ford decided to pardon Nixon—to the outrage of many. The Ford pardon was so unpopular that it may have even cost him reelection. So, how did Ford reach his decision? And how do Americans regard F…
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The First Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
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When it comes to Inauguration Days, nothing quite tops Abraham Lincoln’s first inauguration in 1861. By the time Lincoln took the oath of office on March 4th, seven Southern states had seceded from the Union. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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In this episode, we check in with three American presidents—Warren G. Harding, William Howard Taft, and Franklin Roosevelt—who all had an eventful 1921. We'll also discuss what life was like in America 100 years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support…
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Grover Cleveland: The Only President to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms
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If President Trump were to run again in 2024, and win, he would become only the second president to serve two, non-consecutive terms. The first was Grover Cleveland. He won the election of 1884, lost the election of 1888, and returned to the White House after the election of 1892. This made him the 22nd AND 24th president of the United States. --- …
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We take a look back at a few awkward Inauguration Days in the 20th-century. We'll discuss the transition from Harry Truman to Dwight D. Eisenhower; Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan; and Bill Clinton to George W. Bush --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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Happy Halloween! Here's a short episode about White House ghosts. Presidents, first ladies, and White House visitors have reported supernatural sightings at the executive mansion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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At the beginning of the month, President Trump was diagnoses with coronavirus—and questions quickly followed. For several days, the truth about the president’s condition seemed foggy, especially after he went to the hospital. That got us thinking about other presidents who have hidden health scares. Today, we’re going to talk about two cases—Grover…
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Calvin Coolidge Goes to Cuba (And it Gets Crazy)
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Today, we’re going to delve into Calvin Coolidge’s 1928 trip to Cuba. At the time, it seemed like a rather serene affair. The wild truth about the trip didn’t come out until thirty years later. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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4 Memorable Moments from US Political Conventions
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Conventions are historically pretty wild. (This has changed in the last several election cycles…they’ve become much more predictable). We look back at four memorable convention moments from the 20th-century—from the battle of Bull Moose in 1912, to a moment of Hollywood oddity in 2008. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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Woodrow Wilson and the 1918 Flu Pandemic
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These days, all anyone can talk about is coronavirus. Our conversations are consumed with social-distancing, quarantine measures, and questions about testing. Many have drawn similarities between the pandemic of today to the 1918 influenza pandemic. So how did Woodrow Wilson respond to the Spanish flu? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…
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Joe Biden has officially picked Kamala Harris to be his running mate. This came after some grumbling within Biden's circle that Harris was "too ambitious" and "lacked remorse" for her attacks on Biden during the primaries. So, we looked back at a few other campaign rivals who became running mates. Kamala Harris is in good company—although we hope t…
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Today, Donald Trump is throwing a huge military style parade to celebrate the 4th of July in DC. So what have American military parades looked like in the past?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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Just a Number: Kennedy, Reagan, and the “Age Question” in 2020
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The youngest candidate running for president in 2020 is 37. The oldest is 77. So what role has age played in past campaigns? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyfirst/support
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