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250 Most Impactful Moments in American History

250 Most Impactful Moments in American History

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 History isn't just what we read in textbooks - it's the story of us, the United States. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Bill Hemmer brings listeners compelling interviews with historians, experts, and eyewitnesses who detail the triumphs, trials, and breakthroughs that defined our nation. In order to understand where the country's heading, it's important to know where we've been. New episodes available every Wednesday.2025 Fox News Network, LLC World
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  • 170-166: The Perfect Crime

    170-166: The Perfect Crime
    Apr 29 2026
    170: Al Qaeda suicide bombers crash a small craft into the USS Cole killing 17 sailors ft. Former USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold 169: The last draft lottery for the US military is held 168: Charles Goodyear receives a patent for vulcanization - a process to strengthen rubber 167: In a crime that outraged the nation, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb murder 14 year old Bobby Franks ft Professor of History & Political Science at John Jay College & author of For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago, Simon Baatz 166: The Supreme Court rules that Africans aboard the ship Amistad were taken into slavery illegally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • 175-171: The Rough Riders

    175-171: The Rough Riders
    Apr 22 2026
    175: Bleeding Kansas escalates as anti and pro slavery forces take up arms in the Wakarusa War 174: Amelia Earhart disappears after taking off from New Guinea 173: The FBI raids a compound in Waco, Texas led by cult leader David Koresh. A fire breaks out during the raid killing 76 Branch Davidian members including at least 20 children ft Retired FBI Special Agent and former HRT Operator, Charlie Rasner 172: The US fails in its Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba resulting in the expansion of power of the Castro regime ft. Author of The Brilliant Disaster: JFK, Castro, and America's Doomed Invasion of Cuba's Bay of Pigs, Jim Rasenberger 171: Spanish-American War: Theodore Roosevelt leads his Rough Riders in a cavalry charge up San Juan Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • 180-176: Ike’s Farewell Warning

    180-176: Ike’s Farewell Warning
    Apr 15 2026
    180: President Eisenhower in his farewell address warns against the power of a "military industrial complex" ft. Founding Director of the Eisenhower Institute and Author of How Ike Led, Susan Eisenhower 179: The Donner Party becomes snowbound 178: Riots break out in Los Angeles following the not guilty verdict in the Rodney King case. 63 people were killed 12k people arrested and $1B worth of damage. ft. Former Attorney General and Founding Partner at Torridon Law PLLC, Bill Barr 177: President Truman implements the Truman Doctrine, pledging US support to democracies against authoritarianism. 176: Sandra Day O'Connor is confirmed as the first female justice of the Supreme Court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
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