
Reflections of History
C13Originals and Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author Jon Meacham, co-creators of the Webby Award-winning Best Podcast Series It Was Said and the acclaimed podcast Hope,Through History, join together again on a daily series that guides listeners through critical moments in our history. Ever
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History
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Apr 10 2023 1m
Chapter 1 1 min
Doctor Pimple Popper
April 7th: Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed To Supreme Court
On April 7, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed...
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Apr 7 2023 7m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Personality and Sacrifice in American DemocracyChapter 2 3 mins
Equal Justice Under Law
April 6th: RFK Reflects On American Violence
On April 6, 1968, Robert Kennedy reflects on America...
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Apr 6 2023 7m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Bridging the GapChapter 2 1 min
Too Complicated for History
April 5th: FDR Creates Civilian Conservation Corps
On April 5, 1933, FDR creates the Civilian Conservat...
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Apr 6 2023 6m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Civilian Conservation CorpsChapter 2 1 min
Too Complicated for History
April 4th: RFK Eulogizes MLK Jr.
On April 4, 1968, Robert Kennedy eulogizes Martin Lu...
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Apr 4 2023 6m
April 3rd: Truman Signs Marshall Plan Into Law
On April 3, 1948, President Truman signs the Marshal...
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Apr 3 2023 7m
Chapter 1 7 mins
The Benefits of International CooperationChapter 2 1 min
A Tale of Hope and Inequality
March 31st: LBJ Withdraws From Presidential Race
On March 31, 1968, Lyndon Johnson withdraws from the...
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Mar 31 2023 7m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Unity and UnificationChapter 2 1 min
Reflection in a Divided Century
March 30th: President Reagan Is Shot
On March 30, 1981, President Reagan is shot. To lea...
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Mar 30 2023 5m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Calm in the Crisis
March 29th: Lincoln And Fort Sumter
On March 29, 1861, Lincoln moves toward provisioning...
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Mar 29 2023 5m
Chapter 1 4 mins
The Irrepressible ConflictChapter 2 1 min
Name That News
March 28th: Dr. King Leads Memphis March
On March 28, 1968, Dr. King leads a march in Memphis...
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Mar 28 2023 6m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Living in BrotherhoodChapter 2 1 min
Name That News Podcast
March 27th: Andrew Johnson Vetoes Civil Rights Act
On March 27, 1866, Andrew Johnson vetoes the 1866 Ci...
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Mar 27 2023 7m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Equal Protection Under the LawChapter 2 32 sec
Name That News Podcast
March 24th: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Dies
On March 24, 1882, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow dies. ...
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Mar 24 2023 6m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Self Discovery and LongfellowChapter 2 38 sec
Name That News Podcast
March 23rd: Patrick Henry's 'Give Me Liberty' Address
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivers his ‘Give ...
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Mar 23 2023 7m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Exploring Self-Discovery and Therapy
March 22nd: RFK Announces Revised Publication
On March 22, 1968, Robert Kennedy announces the publ...
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Mar 22 2023 7m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Navigating Tax Season and Beyond
March 21st: The 'Cornerstone Speech'
On March 21, 1861, Alexander Stephens delivers the ‘...
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Mar 21 2023 8m
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Reality of White Southern SocietyChapter 2 2 mins
The Inevitability of Warring Principles
March 20th: Republican Party Is Founded
On March 20, 1854, the Republican Party is founded i...
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Mar 20 2023 6m
Chapter 1 7 mins
The Founding of the Republican PartyChapter 2 1 min
Healthy Dog Food
March 17th: JFK's St. Patrick's Day Speech
On March 17, 1954, Senator John F. Kennedy delivers ...
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Mar 17 2023 6m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Rebellion Against OppressionChapter 2 1 min
Name That News
March 16th: James Madison Is Born
On March 16, 1751, James Madison is born. To learn ...
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Mar 16 2023 6m
Chapter 1 4 mins
The Great Little MadisonChapter 2 2 mins
The Greatness of James Madison
March 15th: LBJ Calls For Voting Rights
On March 15, 1965, Lyndon Johnson calls for voting r...
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Mar 15 2023 8m
Chapter 1 8 mins
The Struggle for Voting RightsChapter 2 1 min
Reflection and Lightheartedness
March 14th: Fannie Lou Hamer Dies
On March 14, 1977, Fannie Lou Hamer dies in Mississi...
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Mar 14 2023 6m
Chapter 1 7 mins
The Power of Self-Awareness and FreedomChapter 2 1 min
Name That News
March 13th: LBJ Meets With George Wallace
On March 13, 1965, LBJ meets with Alabama’s George W...
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Mar 13 2023 6m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Persuading George Wallace to Desegregate SchoolsChapter 2 1 min
Name That News Anxiety
March 10th: Lincoln Promotes U.S. Grant
On March 10, 1864, Lincoln elevates U.S. Grant to Un...
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Mar 10 2023 6m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Self-Discovery and VictoryChapter 2 2 mins
Aggressive War Prosecution in the US
March 9th: Murrow Takes On McCarthy
On March 9, 1954, Edward R. Murrow takes on Senator ...
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Mar 9 2023 8m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Facing Fear in the Cold War
March 8th: Reagan's 'Evil Empire' Speech
On March 8, 1983, Ronald Reagan describes the Soviet...
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Mar 8 2023 7m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Reflections of History
March 7th: Bloody Sunday
On March 7, 1965, Alabama officials beat demonstrato...
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Mar 7 2023 6m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Redemption in AmericaChapter 2 1 min
The Power of Faith and History