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The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is located in San Francisco and when it was finished in 1937, it was at one time the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it no longer holds that title that belongs
The Hoover Dam
Our Podcast on The Hoover Dam delves into what brought about the need for the dam, the financing, planning, building, and the benefits of the dam.The Hoover Dam allowed for the regulation of water
The Great Depression
In this podcast Jimmy and Jean discuss The Great Depression and the aftermath of the stock crash.We will discuss economic impacts like bank runs and some of the programs put in place to prevent thin
The Life and Presidency of Herbert Hoover Part 2
In this podcast we continue our coverage of the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover.In part two, we pick up where he is appointed Secretary of Commerce and all his accomplishments while serving
The Life and Presidency of Herbert Hoover Part 1
In this podcast we cover the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover.In part one, we begin with how he grew up, his education, his early days as a geologist, as well as his travels around the world
The Empire State Building
The iconic Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the entire world!Counting the spire and antenna, the building clocks in at a mighty 1,454 feet (443 meters).It's currently the 4th t
The Stock market Crash of 1929
In this podcast we discuss the event of the 1929 stock market crash, its causes, and some of its aftermath.This crash caused the creation of the SEC, FDIC and other protections for the US Consumer
The Mount Rushmore Monument
In this podcast, we will be discussing the Mount Rushmore project. We have a recorded interview between our resident history expert, Jeananne Xenakis and our guest Matt Sweigart, An Interpretive Range
Jazz Music
I have been looking forward to this one because I love music. I love all kinds of music, and today we are going to talk about Jazz. Jazz is one of the earliest forms of pop music in The United State
The Harlem Renaissance
This episode covers the Harlem Renaissance.Harlem was once inhabited by Native Americans and was mainly farmland. Over time it evolved to what we know today.I do not want to spoil all of the terri