World War I and the New National World War I Memorial

"(WWI) is a war that is under-studied in the United States. Somebody said this to me once, that we feel about World War II in the United States, the way that Europeans feel about World War I....World War I is the big trial, and World War II is kind of this thing that happened afterward. And to wit, we have a friend, Matilda...and she moved to a teeny tiny town in the middle of nowhere France for a little while and there's about 100 people that live there, and on Armistice Day...they all get together,  and day drink, because France; and they read out the names of all the of the people from their village that died in the war."

We are dedicating a new memorial in DC, the National World War One Memorial, this week! We at Tour Guide Tell All are never ones to let a good opportunity go to waste, so the Rebeccas are here to chat about the memorial, and give an overview of American participation in the war.

Join us as we discuss the basics of World War I, debunk some myths, and prepare to usher a new memorial to the Nation's capital.

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If you’re interested in more information, we found these sources helpful:

• National WW1 Museum
• WW1 Memorial Project
• Overview of the Memorial Plans
• Two Articles written by our own Rebecca Fachner about the outbreak of WW1: 
  • http://www.historyisnowmagazine.com/blog/2014/6/1/family-squabbles-and-the-outbreak-of-world-war-i#.YHgqXCX3YlR=
  • http://www.historyisnowmagazine.com/blog/2014/6/29/the-smallest-event-the-outbreak-of-world-war-i#.YHgqTiX3YlR=
• Some books:
  • The Great War in America by Garrett Peck (a local DC historian!!)
  • Dead Wake, The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl
The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King
Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega
Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

1893 World’s Columbian Exposition: Crossroads of America

There are few events in American history that are truly a crossroads of people, ideas, and technology but the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition is one of them. Join us as we discuss this landmark event that brought together notable names, amazing inventions, and some of our favorite foods and drinks while also marking our nation’s transition into the 20th Century. 

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If you’re interested in more information, we find these sources helpful:

•  Chicago Architecture Center- 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
• American Experience - World's Columbian Exposition of 1893
• The Field Museum - Fun Facts About the World's Columbian Exposition 
• Library of Congress - Bird's Eye View of the World's Columbian Exposition
• The Brief History of the Ferris Wheel - Smithsonian Magazine
• Where Did Pabst Win That Blue Ribbon - Smithsonian Magazine
• Expo - Magic at the White City - YouTube
• The Devil and the White City by Erik Larson

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner & Becca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Canden Arciniega & Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Naptime: Canden Arciniega 

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

Our April fool: Dan Sickles

Special Anniversary Re-Release: The Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan

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Some resources for this episode:

Francis Perkins: The Quiet Powerhouse of the Labor Movement

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• Frances Perkins Center
• Perkins and FDR 
• If you want info about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the book Triangle by David von Drehle was excellent
• Woman behind the New Deal
• The National Park Site dedicated to Perkins

The Brilliant and Bombastic Flo Kennedy

"When it came to...rhetorical style, Flo was a down and dirty kinda type...Let’s say the uncomfortable thing, let’s get up into our uncomfortable space, because that’s where we can start to move past, and start getting the real work done. And I think she acted on that in every facet of her life."

March is Women's History Month and our team is diving deep into the lives and legacies of a few incredible women from American History.  We continue our exploration of interesting women in history with Florynce Kennedy.  Florynce "Flo" Kennedy was a pivotal member of the Women's Liberation and Civil Rights movements in the 20th century and used her work as an activist and advocate to build a better world for women of all backgrounds.

Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes - #pitchtothepod? Email us tourguidetellall@gmail.com

Support Tour Guide Tell All:

• Want to send a one off donation to support the podcast team? We have a venmo @tourguide-tellall
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If you’re interested in more information, we find these sources helpful:

• Florynce Kennedy - Harvard Radcliffe Institute (includes some great images of Flo and her ensembles!)
• Florynce Kennedy - WHYY Vision 2020 Women
• Flo Kennedy - New York Times Obituary
• Florynce Kennedy - Washington Post Obituary
• Color Me Flo by Florynce Kennedy
• Florynce "Flo" Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical by Sherie M. Randolph

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner & Becca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

YouThink You Know Pocahontas?

‘Everybody has heard the name, and I feel like there’s an overview where everyone has this shared collective experience of Pocahontas, and as you’re probably not going to be surprised to learn, almost none of that is true.’

March is Women’s History Month! We continue our stories about incredible women in American history by looking at one of our earliest celebrities: Pocahontas! More myth than fact at this point, the real woman behind the story played an important role in early America and the development of the relationship between native Americans and the settling Europeans.

Join The Rebeccas as they discuss, for the first time, another Rebecca. Why does Pocahontas take the Christian name of Rebecca? This and so many other questions are answered in our latest pod.

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If you’re interested in more information, we found these sources helpful:

• The True Story of Pocahontas from Smithsonian Mag
• Women’s history museum 
• Historic Jamestowne 
• Native American perspective on her  
• An Atlantic article about her cultural impact
• Pocahontas marriage re-enactment 

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl
The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King
Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega
Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

Madaline Pollard

"I think she’s really remarkable because she never paints herself as an angel either.  She realizes that first of all, that’s never going to work, and second of all, that’s not real."

March is Women's History Month and our team is diving deep into the lives and legacies of a few incredible women from American History.  We are kicking off this month with the story of a woman whose name is not well-known but whose experience has been shared by women throughout history.  Meet Madeline Pollard, the schoolgirl who brought down a colonel and a congressman. 

Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes - #pitchtothepod? Email us tourguidetellall@gmail.com

Support Tour Guide Tell All:

• Want to send a one off donation to support the podcast team? We have a venmo @tourguide-tellall
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If you’re interested in more information, we find these sources helpful:

• Bringing Down The Colonel by Patricia Miller
• The Court Case that Inspired the Gilded Age's #MeToo Moment  - Smithsonian Magazine
• Lost and Found by Patricia Miller - Lapham's Quarterly
• William Campbell Preston Breckinridge - History, Art & Archives, United States House of Representatives 

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner & Becca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good:  Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Naptime: Canden Arciniega 

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

Eugene Bullard: The Black Sparrow

Have you ever heard of Eugene Bullard? He was unrecognized even in his own time here in the United States, but the Black Sparrow lived many lifetime's worth of adventures in his 66 years.

From runaway to two world wars, jazz drummer, Parisian nightclub owner and elevator operator, Eugene Bullard's story is one that should be remembered. 

Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes - #pitchtothepod? Email us tourguidetellall@gmail.com

Support Tour Guide Tell All:

• Want to send a one off donation to support the podcast team? We have a venmo @tourguide-tellall
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You’re Listening To: Canden Arciniega (who also did the editing and admin for this episode)

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

The Incredible Barbara Jordan

"It’s fascinating how much in a short, relatively short political career, she is so admired, she is so celebrated….she is called a genius, she is called a hero; the salvation of American politics! She was called the best politician of the century, but also she faced incredible criticism from all sides. Which is not surprising because she was a Black woman in politics."

Our Black History Month series continues with an exploration of the life and legacy of legendary Texas politician, Barbara Jordan.  She busted every glass ceiling she encountered on her political journey and in a relatively short career, made incredible strides for women of color.  Learn about the Fifth Ward in Houston, Texas political traditions, the Watergate impeachment hearings, hidden disease, a secret love, and more.

Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes - #pitchtothepod? Email us tourguidetellall@gmail.com

Support Tour Guide Tell All:

• Want to send a one off donation to support the podcast team? We have a venmo @tourguide-tellall
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If you’re interested in more information, we find these sources helpful:

• The Making of Barbara Jordan - Texas Monthly
• Barbara Jordan - History, Art, & Archives of the United States House of Representatives
• Barbara Jordan - National Women's History Museum
• 1974 Speech Introducing Nixon Articles of Impeachment - YouTube
• 1976 Democratic National Convention Speech - YouTube
• 1992 Democratic National Convention Speech - YouTube
• Ann Richards & Barbara Jordan Photo - The Portal to Texas History
• Ann Richards Eulogy of Barbara Jordan - YouTube

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner & Becca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero