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A podcast of the TCU History Department, where we put the life and times of Horned Frogs into their rightful place in world history. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.
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Aftermath of War: Navigating the Vietnamese Refugee Crisis
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In this episode, we learn about the refugee crisis that came after the end of the Vietnam War by exploring numerous perspectives and modern-day implications. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved an…
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From Frogs to Fatigues: The Vietnam War Lottery Draft and Two Fortunate Frogs
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Join host Gavin McGuffin for a discussion of conscription policy in post-war America, the origins of the 1969 lottery draft, and how the draft affected college campuses during the Vietnam War. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely t…
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Crossing Paths: TCU and Jarvis College Student Exchange
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In 1968, Jarvis Christian College, a historically Black college, and Texas Christian University initiated a groundbreaking student exchange program aimed at fostering racial integration and understanding. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast …
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This episode of Frogcast analyzes the role of the government in militarizing the America public during the Cold War and expanding the nuclear conscious, begging the question: Who are we in wartime? This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are sol…
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From Combat to the Classroom: How the G.I. Bill Changed America
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After WWII, millions of American veterans returned home and pursued higher education. This was only possible because of the monumental legislation known as the GI Bill. So many Veterans enrolled at TCU, the university was forced to add barracks to the campus for Veteran housing.By historyfrogcast
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The Atomic Bomb Changed Everything. Or did it?
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Follow the story of the Manhattan Project through the eyes of Harrison Miller Moseley (TCU ‘43) as hosts Brian and Walter discuss the broader moral, social, and political consequences of the development of a nuclear weapon. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views express…
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In our episode, we explore the evolution of the roles of women in the military since WWII and the unique challenges they had to overcome to go from WAAC to Warriors, with a detailed lens at how TCU has helped women succeed in the military sphere.By historyfrogcast
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Unforgotten Valor: Hubert Lindsey & Preston Hooper’s Fight in Normandy
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This episode discusses the invasion at Normandy as well as two TCU alumni who fought and lost their lives during World War II. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent …
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How U.S. Military Chaplains Helped the Allies Win the Second World War
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This episode explores the impact chaplains had in the United States military throughout World War Two. This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or v…
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Welcome to the inaugural season of History Frogcast, a production of the TCU History Department. Season 1 was produced by students in US History 1941 to 1975. Episodes offer a close-up look at how individual Horned Frogs and campus events fit into the broader narrative of US history. Stay tuned to learn about Horned Frogs who served in uniform duri…
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