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# On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth as the twelth federal holiday. Hear the full ceremony and reaction to such a historic and important important. What stood out to you? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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# On June 12, 1987, then President Ronald Reagan gave his famous address at the Berlin Wall which represented the divide between East and West Germany. Reagan urged Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the wall to unify Germany and create opportunity. What was your big takeaway from the address? Let Blaise know and subscribe wherever …
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# Blaise looks back at the week of June 3. We hear about the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 between the Chinese government and its people. Audio is courtesy of the BBC, who reported at least 10,000 people died because of the protests. What stood out to you? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.…
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Recaps this week in history from May 6-12. A new computer introduced to the world 28 years ago, the first woman to graduate from a military school, a prisoner turned President, and a Comedian's birthday. What do you think? Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-history-podcast…
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Blaise recaps this week in history from April 22-29. What historical tidbit stood out to you? Let Blaise know and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Notes go here Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-history-podcast
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Blaise recaps the historic guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin -- the white Police Officer who killed George Floyd. What do you think? Go subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Episode Notes Notes go here Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-history-podcast…
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Blaise recaps the week of April 1-7 in #History. How much did you know? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Episode Notes Notes go here Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-history-podcast
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Blaise wrapped up his celebration of March being Women's History month by taking us back to the Billie Jean King Battle of the Sexes Tennis match from 1973. Hear the last few minutes of history, along with King talking about the match against Bobby Riggs. What do you think? Subscribe wherever you listen to shows. Notes go here Support Blaisin' Hist…
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Blaise continues celebrating Women's History Month by replaying a tribute he put together honoring Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, we hear from the first Attorney General Janet Reno from her 2001 exit interview. Notes go here Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-hi…
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In celebration of Women's History Month, Blaise plays speeches from australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Maya Angelou, and Severn Suzuki. Notes go here Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-history-podcast
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For Black History Month, Blaise plays clips from iconic speeches delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, and then Illinois Senate candidate Barack Obama. Notes go here Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-history-podcast…
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Blaise talks with fellow History Buff and activist Dan Plaat about his memories of attending Presidential inaugurations and the linking between previous and current political movements.Episode Notes Notes go here Support Blaisin' History Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-history-podcast…
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Did you know exactly 500 years ago today, Spanish Explorer Ferdinand Magellan discovered a way to sail around the world? The Strait, which was later named after Magellan, runs from the tip of South America to the Pacific Ocean. Let Blaise know what else stood out from today in #History and subscribe on #YouTube or wherever you get #Podcasts.…
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