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DDH - Under the Sea
In the intriguing world of naval history and maritime technology, few things capture the imagination quite like the evolution of the submarine. In a special episode of "Bill Mick Live" on April 9, 2024, Dave Bowman, a seasoned historian and subm
WTF - State of Emergency?
In the latest episode of What The Frock, listeners were treated to the unique banter and insightful discussions that have become the hallmark of this engaging podcast. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod, this episode once again proved
DDH- Phillip Dru: President of the United States?
On the evening ofApril 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson stood before an excited Congress and Gallery, and asked that the nation declare war on Imperial Germany. In a strange way, this was the penultimate Wilson moment. He would ask already knowing the
DDH - "Or Aid Or Comfort To The Enemies Thereof..."
What if we had a President who disagreed with Congress on everything? And when I say, everything, I mean everything? What if the Congress passed a law that was so important to the national development of our society that it was deemed in many places
DDH - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Many people say that they hate Daylight Savings Time. Is that actually the case? Or is what they actually hate the twice a year fiddling with digital clocks in their cars?So it was that on March 19, 1918, the United States enacted the Standard Time Act
DDH - The Eugenics Wars
One of the least discussed and acknowledged periods in US History got its start on March 11, 1880, with the birth of the man, Harry L. Laughlin, who would be among the driving figures in the eugenics movement in the United States. The ideas for which he w
Context Is Key
On Monday, the Supreme Court released its much anticipated but anti-climatic per curiam ruling in Trump v Anderson, the Colorado attempt to remove him from the 2024 Primary ballot. While there was nothing truly surprising in the ruling – that it is Congre
DDH - Terms of Power
OnFebruary 27, 1951, the United States ratified the 22nd Amendment, a pivotal moment in American constitutional history that imposed term limits on the presidency. This landmark amendment was the culmination of decades of debate over the concentration of
DDH - Finegan's War
Welcome to Dave Does History, on Bill Mick Live, this week we have a journey through the annals of history to the heart of the American Civil War, focusing on one of its lesser-known yet pivotal figures, General Joseph Finegan, and the defining moment o
DDH - Abe Lincoln
Yesterday was the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Today on Bill Mick Live, Dave takes a very brief overview look at the life and legacy of one of the great Presidents of the United States. from his days in the Illinois Legislature to the US Congress, to th