The Progressive Era | Wilson's War on Tariffs | 5
In 1913, Woodrow Wilson entered the White House, ready to fulfill his promise of a “New Freedom.” It was a vision of domestic reform that aimed to wrest power away from special interests and expand ec...
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History Daily: The Killing of Benno Ohnesorg
June 2, 1967. Benno Ohnesorg, a West German student, is killed by a police officer while attending a protest in West Berlin.You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that a...
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The Progressive Era | A Bruising Fight | 4
In 1909, William Howard Taft entered the White House, pledging to preserve and expand the Progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt, in turn, promised to stay out of politi...
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The Progressive Era | The Crisis | 3
In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt discharged 167 soldiers of the all-Black 25th Infantry stationed in Brownsville, Texas. The men were accused of shooting up the town. But there was little evidenc...
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History Daily: England Becomes a Republic
May 19, 1649. After the English Civil War, an Act of Parliament makes England a Republic.You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.comHisto...
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The Progressive Era | The Shame of Cities | 2
In the early 1900s, a new generation of crusading writers and journalists captured the nation’s attention by digging up dirt on big business and government and advocating for change. They became known...
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The Progressive Era | Power to the People | 1
In the late 1890s, Theodore Roosevelt emerged as a hero of the Spanish-American War and embarked on a meteoric rise through the political ranks. His bold leadership and restless energy would define a ...
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History Daily: The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 1862. Following the French invasion of Mexico, Mexican soldiers succeed in defending the town of Puebla, sealing a victory that will be commemorated by the national holiday, Cinco de Mayo.You c...
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