History Matters: 250 Years and a Day
Scott and Aaron continue discussing the 250th anniversary of American independence – which transpired over several weeks, not just July 4.
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Local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck to look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more.
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History Matters: July 4, Or Whatever Day You Choose
Scott and Aaron remember the declaration of American independence – which occurred on July 4, but also July 2, July 9, and August 2.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: Let Nature Do Its Thing
Scott and Aaron remember the Stonewall riots, the fight for civil rights, and those who sacrificed so future generations could have justice.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: 800 Years of History
This week, Scott covers 800 years of history – including the execution of six accused “Regulators” in Hillsborough in 1771.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: Roger Sherman of Connecticut
Founding-era leader Roger Sherman takes center stage, for contributions both around the Revolution and the framing of the Bill of Rights.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: Bigger Than Any One Person
This week in history: Harriet Tubman moves around to fight for freedom – while Claudette Colvin fights for freedom by staying in place.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: 5-25-77
This week: Star Wars hits theaters, Jesse Owens sets records, Rachel Carson saves the ecosystem, and Dorothea Lange documents the Depression.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: Whoop-De-Doo For Charles Lindbergh
Scott and Aaron look back on Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and a third pilot who’s more famous for her time in the water.
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