History Repeated discusses important historical and political concepts that are essential to understanding and discussing U.S. history and politics. Topics and concepts that you should have learned in school, but weren’t interested at the time. History isn’t boring, but is often discussed with a political slant or bias. Our goal is to provide our listeners with the facts. Our podcasts avoid pushing a political agenda. We believe people are tired of being told what and how to think about a topic. Listen to the information provided, take your time to decide where you fall on the issue. Being informed is essential.
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Tghis episode is about the history of the US Capitol Building, and is part of our #US250 podcast specials. Jeananne interviews Steve Livengood, Chief Guide & Historian at the US Capitol Historical Society. We provide great detail on the design, building, rebuilding, and how it operates from its beginnings to this very day. The US Capitol Building is the home of the legislative branch, was once the home of The US Supreme Court and has been the backdrop of some of the most important discussion...
This podcast is on the life and work of Thurgood Marshall. Most of us know Thurgood Marshall as the first black justice of the US Supreme Court, but we do not know is the road he took to get into that role. We discuss how he bacame a lawyer, the many influences in his life, his time at the NAACP, and how he came to be a Supreme Court Justice. Take a listen, there is always more to learn, Jimmy & Jean
We pivot back to our coverage of the civil rights movement and in this episode we focus our attention to the Montgomery Bus Boycott & Rosa Parks. We are joined by Donna Beisel who is the Director of Museum Operations at The Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. This episode discusses themes related to racial violence, discrimination, and sexual assault, including references to cases Rosa Parks worked on during her time with the NAACP. These topics may be sensitive for some listeners. Ple...
We have been going mainly chronologically thus far, and with 2026 being the 250th anniversary of our country, we decided to mix in some different types of episodes to recognize where we have been, along with reminders of how we got there, and what we need to do to keep it going! Today's podcast title, It Starts with Us: Keeping Democracy Alive for the Next 250 Years, delves into the responsibilities we have as citizens to stay educated and remember that the power is in the hands of the people. W...
Our podcast on the legislative branch and civic engagement focuses on the interactions between politicians and their constituents. Do you know who your congressman is? Do you know who your two state senators are? Do you know how to reach them? Well we will get into all of this and more! Jeananne is joined by Bradford Fitch, the former CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation. He has spent 40 years in Washington as a journalist, congressional aide, consultant, college instructor, Internet e...
In this podcast we continue our coverage of the civil rights movement with a discussion on Brown vs. The Board of Education. Most of us know Brown v. Board of Education as the Supreme Court decision that struck down racial segregation in public schools. But what’s often forgotten is that this landmark case has deep roots in a place that, nearly a century earlier, was a battleground over the issue of slavery. That place? Kansas. As students of history, you may have heard the phrase “Bleeding Kans...
We continue our conversation on The Civil Rights Movement and in this podcast we delve into the story of Emmett Till. Emmett Till was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered. We delve into his story and how it was a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement here in The United States. We are joined by Devery Anderson, author of Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement (Race,...
With this podcast we begin our coverage of the Civil Rights Movement here in the United States. There will be multiple podcasts, which Jeananne will introduce some topics later on in this one. To understand the importance of The Civil Rights Movement and why it was such an uphill battle to get legislation passed to protect voting rights, to desegregate schools and public facilities and allow for equal protection under the law, we have to go back to the era of Reconstruction and look at the journ...
Season 6 is here, and with it comes an exciting opportunity to dive deep into the past of one of America's most iconic landmarks. The White House may just seem like a building, but its rich and layered history reveals so much more—untold stories of decisions that shaped the world, whispered conversations, and personal moments of the nation's leaders. Stewart McLaurin, White House Historical Association President, joins us for an incredible discussion on the history of The White House as we gear ...
Well we all know the TV today, and there are a few hundred channels that we all gave access to today. We dive into the invention, the adoption by the population, the programming explosion, and some popular shows that became staples of the 1950s. Shows like I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, The Honeymooners and more entertained the masses at the end of their work days. The televsion became a must have in every home. With the popularity of the programming came the inevitable insurgence of advertise...
This podcast covers the polio outbreak in the 1950s, along with the subsequent vaccine invented by Jonas Salk. We delve into the spread, the treatments, as well as the eventual vaccine created by Mr. Jonas Salk. There is always more to learn, talk to you soon! Jimmy & Jean
With this podcast, we complete our coverage of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is episode is the final of three parts. This episode delves into the foreign and domestic agendas of the Eisenhower presidency. We get into U2 spy planes, Russia and the Cold War, happenings in the Middle East with Iran and Egypt, along with issues with the Suez Canal. So many things to discuss in this IKE finale! We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum & Library. If yo...
We continue our coverage of General & eventually President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is episode is the second of three parts. This episode begins with the story of the election of 1952, how he came to be the nominee, and the 8 years of his presidency, along with the impact that President Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie. Take a look at the fudge recipe we promised from Mamie! Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge Recipe We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mus...
We begin our coverage of General & eventually President Dwight D. Eisenhower. We will be braking these up into three parts. This first part will cover Eisenhower's earlier years at West Point, his military appointments, and all the way up to, but not including the election of 1952. We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D Eisenhower Museum & Library. If you would like to take a look at their website and take a visit, here is the link! Home | Eisenhower Presidential Li...
This episode explores the transformative 1950s in the U.S., highlighting economic prosperity, the baby boom, and the complex evolution of women's roles from wartime industry to idealized homemakers. It delves into President Eisenhower's infrastructure projects, the rise of segregated suburbs like Levittowns, and the cultural impact of emerging pop culture and the electrifying debut of rock and roll music. The hosts also touch upon the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement and its early challenges.
So in order to recap how we got to what became known as the "McCarthy era", we need to take a look at recent events. Many events occurred before Senator Joseph McCarthy's rise to national fame. There was first the breakdown of the wartime alliance with the Soviet Union, and President Harry S. Truman signed an executive order in 1947 to screen federal employees for possible association with organizations deemed "totalitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive", or potentially advocating "to alter...
Welcome to episode number 102. This one is on the Korean War. Jean and I discuss the events leading up to the war. The Korean War is a byproduct of post WWII events and how land was divided up after the war. We dig into the 38th parallel, communist influences vs US influence, and the beginnings of war yet again. We delve into what becomes the first of many proxy wars between the US and Russia, as well as the conclusion of the war, which believe it or not, is still not technically over. Take a li...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) serves as a fundamental institution in shaping international relations, particularly between NATO and the West. Established in the aftermath of World War II, NATO was formed to ensure collective defense and maintain peace among its member states. Its creation responded to the urgent need for a stable and secure geopolitical environment in a world recovering from the devastation of war. Its member countries agreed to mutual defense commitments, meanin...
Thank you for checking in to our podcast on The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. While both the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine were US policies aimed at containing the spread of communism during the Cold War, there are a number of key differences. The main difference is that the Truman Doctrine focused on providing military and political support to countries threatened by communist takeover, while the Marshall Plan offered large-scale economic aid to rebuild war-torn Western Europe ...
In our podcast on the history of US Troop Entertainment we take a deep dive into the launching of the USO, celebrity visits to the troops, the mobilization of US mail to get the letters to our troops as well as Jeep Shows. Our Special guest in this podcast is author Robert B. O'Connor, who wrote Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge To take a peek at Robert's book, please visit this link to his book on Amazon. There is always more to learn! -Jimmy & Jean...
We conclude our coverage of the presidency of Harry S. Truman with part three here in this podcast. We are again joined by Mr Mark Adams from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library. Foreign Policy wise, throughout his two terms as President, Truman has one development after another. The start of the Cold War, the rebuilding of Europe – not just borders, rebuilding cities and reviving the economy through programs like the Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan and of course The Kore...
We continue our coverage of Harry S. Truman, which is in three parts. In part two we are joined by Mr Mark Adams from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library. We discuss his acclimation to The Presidency after suddenly being thrust into the role, the decisions to drop "The Bomb" in hopes of ending the war, as well as post WWII politics and the desired influence of democracy on the globe. We do not want to put too much into the description, and hope you enjoy the podcast There is al...
We begin our coverage of Harry S. Truman, which will be done over three parts. Part one will discuss the early life and the beginnings ofhis political career. Truman was born in Lamar Missouri on May 8, 1884. He was named after his uncle Harrison and was given the middle initial of S to honor both of his grandfathers. Back in 1905, Truman joined the Missouri National Guard. Knowing his poor eye sight might prevent him from being accepted, he memorized the eye chart! When the US got involved in W...
This podcast continues our discussion on post WWI & WWII impact on the Middle East. Understanding the historical backdrop of conflicts in the region is essential to comprehending the persistent struggle for land, identity, and sovereignty in Israel and Palestine. To begin to understand what is happening today, we once again have to go back in time to WWI. The collapse of the Ottoman Empire triggered a major reshuffling of territorial claims in the Middle East. The Ottoman Empire ruled the re...
In this podcast we look at WWI and WWII and how they set the stage for the modern Middle East. Not just the geopolitical landscape. The countries that exist today and where their borders are but also a lot of the conflicts that exist within this region and with the relationships that Middle eastern countries have with the western world. One of those conflicts that can trace its roots back to the end of WWI is the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. We are joined by Miles Spencer, one of the author...
Hi, welccome to another podcast of US History Repeated with Jimmy and Jean. This podcast is all about the formation of The United Nations. We discuss why it was created and replaced The League of Nations, as well as the role it was created to play in the world. We identify and discuss the 6 components that make up the organization and explain the functions of each. They are: The General Assembly The Security Council The Economic & Social Council The Trusteeship Council The International Cour...
In this podcast, we discuss the aftermath of World War II in Europe. We dig into the Nuremberg Trials, the division of Germany, displaced individuals, and touch on the creation of Israel. We discuss Operation Paperclip, where 1600 German scientists were relocated and their assisting in the US space program, as well as several other important items post WWII. We don;t like giving too much away in the description and as always, there is always more to learn! -Jimmy & Jean...
After the surrender of Japan, the work to rebuild Japan and cement the country as one of the most important US allies in the Pacific began. Japan became strategically important after the fall of China to Communism. Japan being a democracy became of the utmost importance. The US occupation of Japan lasted from Japan’s surrender on Sept. 2, 1945 until 1952 when the treaty of San Francisco went into effect in April of that year. We discuss the creation of a new Japanese constitution and government ...
Kicking off our fifth season with a blast as we discuss the Manhattan Project, the creation of the Atomic Bomb, and the end of World War Two. We get into the details behind the development of the bombs, the race to be first, make references to the recent movie, Oppenheimer, and how the United States decided where and how to drop the bombs on Japan. The eventually brough about the end of World War Two. All the details are here in this podcast, take a listen, tell your friends, and know that there...
This podcasts focuses on the battles with Japan in the Pacific. The Pacific Theater was the largest theater of the war. The Japanese referred to the Pacific Theaters as the Greater East Asia War. The Pacific theater presented an entirely different strategic landscape. The US was joined by Great Britain & China in defeating the empire of Japan. British troops consisted of a large number of colonial troops from their territories. Troops from India, Burma (present day Mayanmar, Malaya now known...
