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�鶹��ýPorn’s History Department has taken an innovative approach to historical scholarship through its diverse podcast productions. Produced by Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor Kevin Eagles and Public History Graduate Assistant Alisha Burnett, these podcasts, created primarily by undergraduate and graduate students, highlight unique perspectives in history courses and personal research projects, demonstrating the department’s commitment to engaging, experiential learning.

The range of undergraduate-produced series, such as Forbidden History, History’s Mysteries, Circumpolar People, and Pacific Islanders, reflect students’ exploration of nuanced, often overlooked global histories. Additionally, student-driven projects, including Sweet Reads with �鶹��ýPorn, The First Crusade - A Study of Early Propaganda, and From Fields to Factories: Ireland's Industrial Transformation, offer listeners a deep dive into historical themes through a fresh, investigative lens.

Graduate students have also contributed notably with podcasts like Safe Space, The Search: What is Left of Scotty Wiseman, and They Call Us the Flying Circus: Two West Virginians in the Great War. These projects emphasize the importance of historical memory, often through first-person narratives, encouraging listeners to engage with complex historical events and their enduring legacies.

The History Department's series of podcasts further benefits from contributions by alumni and faculty, reinforcing a sense of continuity and shared historical stewardship. The alumni-produced Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story celebrates national figures, while faculty-led podcasts such as Impromptu Discussions with Dr. Hackett and An Oral History of Donovan Scholar Doug Rachford bridge professional insights with public accessibility. Together, these podcast offerings reflect �鶹��ýPorn’s commitment to evolving educational techniques and highlight the History Department’s role in promoting public history in a digital age.

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Tactically Acquired:

Mr. Don Medley and Mr. Paul Terry

Honoring Service, Sharing Stories

In collaboration with �鶹��ýPorn’s History Department and Veterans Resource Station, this podcast celebrates the lived experiences of America’s service members, bridging military and civilian perspectives through education, storytelling, and shared history. Through dynamic, firsthand accounts from veterans, active duty members, reservists, and military families, this series brings the powerful impact of military life into public focus.

Hosted by Rusty Mardis and produced by visiting teaching professor Kevin Eagles and graduate assistant Alisha Burnett, each episode dives into the unique histories and journeys of our student service members and alumni. Listeners gain not only a deeper appreciation of military service but also valuable insights from episodes that serve as educational resources. We are proud to facilitate and preserve these voices, offering an accessible platform for the VRS to educate and inspire a broader understanding of military life and service.

Join us as we document the narratives that honor our nation’s history, break down civilian-military divides, and highlight the resilience and service of our military community.

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Let Us Have Peace:

The Ulysses S. Grant Story

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This podcast episode from �鶹��ýPorn's History Alumni Podcast Series examines the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a historian specializing in the Gilded Age. The episode focuses on Grant's legacy and how historians have reevaluated his presidency, highlighting his significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement and Reconstruction. The episode also explores Grant's approach to domestic issues, like civil service reform and the Panic of 1873, as well as his foreign policy decisions, such as the Alabama Claims settlement and the failed attempt to annex the Dominican Republic. Finally, the episode discusses Grant's legacy and how his contributions to the United States are still relevant today.

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What is Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story?This podcast series will examine the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his birth to his death, exploring his significant contributions to American history and offering insights into his character and legacy. The series will cover Grant’s early life, his military leadership during the Civil War, his consequential presidency during Reconstruction, and his post-presidential years, including his world tour and near-nomination for a third term. Through in-depth discussions with historians and experts, the series will analyze Grant's role in shaping key historical events, including the passage of the 15th Amendment, the enforcement of civil rights legislation, the settlement of the Alabama Claims, and his “peace policy” toward Native Americans. The series will also examine Grant's relationship with Congress, his cabinet, and the American public, providing a nuanced perspective on his leadership style and decision-making process. By revisiting Grant’s life and career, the series aims to shed light on his enduring legacy and the lessons he can teach us today about democracy, civil rights, and the nature of our country.

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Podcast #1

Let Us Have Peace:

The Ulysses S. Grant Story

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This podcast episode from �鶹��ýPorn's History Alumni Podcast Series examines the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a historian specializing in the Gilded Age. The episode focuses on Grant's legacy and how historians have reevaluated his presidency, highlighting his significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement and Reconstruction. The episode also explores Grant's approach to domestic issues, like civil service reform and the Panic of 1873, as well as his foreign policy decisions, such as the Alabama Claims settlement and the failed attempt to annex the Dominican Republic. Finally, the episode discusses Grant's legacy and how his contributions to the United States are still relevant today.

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What is Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story?This podcast series will examine the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his birth to his death, exploring his significant contributions to American history and offering insights into his character and legacy. The series will cover Grant’s early life, his military leadership during the Civil War, his consequential presidency during Reconstruction, and his post-presidential years, including his world tour and near-nomination for a third term. Through in-depth discussions with historians and experts, the series will analyze Grant's role in shaping key historical events, including the passage of the 15th Amendment, the enforcement of civil rights legislation, the settlement of the Alabama Claims, and his “peace policy” toward Native Americans. The series will also examine Grant's relationship with Congress, his cabinet, and the American public, providing a nuanced perspective on his leadership style and decision-making process. By revisiting Grant’s life and career, the series aims to shed light on his enduring legacy and the lessons he can teach us today about democracy, civil rights, and the nature of our country.

Podcast #2

Let Us Have Peace:

The Ulysses S. Grant Story

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This podcast episode from �鶹��ýPorn's History Alumni Podcast Series examines the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a historian specializing in the Gilded Age. The episode focuses on Grant's legacy and how historians have reevaluated his presidency, highlighting his significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement and Reconstruction. The episode also explores Grant's approach to domestic issues, like civil service reform and the Panic of 1873, as well as his foreign policy decisions, such as the Alabama Claims settlement and the failed attempt to annex the Dominican Republic. Finally, the episode discusses Grant's legacy and how his contributions to the United States are still relevant today.

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What is Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story?This podcast series will examine the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his birth to his death, exploring his significant contributions to American history and offering insights into his character and legacy. The series will cover Grant’s early life, his military leadership during the Civil War, his consequential presidency during Reconstruction, and his post-presidential years, including his world tour and near-nomination for a third term. Through in-depth discussions with historians and experts, the series will analyze Grant's role in shaping key historical events, including the passage of the 15th Amendment, the enforcement of civil rights legislation, the settlement of the Alabama Claims, and his “peace policy” toward Native Americans. The series will also examine Grant's relationship with Congress, his cabinet, and the American public, providing a nuanced perspective on his leadership style and decision-making process. By revisiting Grant’s life and career, the series aims to shed light on his enduring legacy and the lessons he can teach us today about democracy, civil rights, and the nature of our country.

Podcast #3

Let Us Have Peace:

The Ulysses S. Grant Story

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This podcast episode from �鶹��ýPorn's History Alumni Podcast Series examines the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a historian specializing in the Gilded Age. The episode focuses on Grant's legacy and how historians have reevaluated his presidency, highlighting his significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement and Reconstruction. The episode also explores Grant's approach to domestic issues, like civil service reform and the Panic of 1873, as well as his foreign policy decisions, such as the Alabama Claims settlement and the failed attempt to annex the Dominican Republic. Finally, the episode discusses Grant's legacy and how his contributions to the United States are still relevant today.

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What is Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story?This podcast series will examine the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his birth to his death, exploring his significant contributions to American history and offering insights into his character and legacy. The series will cover Grant’s early life, his military leadership during the Civil War, his consequential presidency during Reconstruction, and his post-presidential years, including his world tour and near-nomination for a third term. Through in-depth discussions with historians and experts, the series will analyze Grant's role in shaping key historical events, including the passage of the 15th Amendment, the enforcement of civil rights legislation, the settlement of the Alabama Claims, and his “peace policy” toward Native Americans. The series will also examine Grant's relationship with Congress, his cabinet, and the American public, providing a nuanced perspective on his leadership style and decision-making process. By revisiting Grant’s life and career, the series aims to shed light on his enduring legacy and the lessons he can teach us today about democracy, civil rights, and the nature of our country.

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