Calling History: Listen In on Conversations with History’s Most Influential People.

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In Part 2 of the 1849 conversation with Edgar Allen Poe, he’ll explain why he refused to compromise when his editor told him that his work was too violent. He’ll tell us what happened when he showed up at The White House drunk looking for a job. And he’ll share some of his other work that demonstrated how truly talented he was.
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In September of 1849, two weeks before he would mysteriously disappear for three days, Edgar Allan Poe received a call from the future…
In this episode, Poe will talk about his fascinating approach to writing the Raven and what it meant. He’ll show us what a brilliant writer does when he is called a drunken poet. And he’ll talk about why it was ok to marry his 13-year-old cousin.
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In Part 2 of the 1795 conversation with Rochambeau, he’ll explain what happened at Yorktown when the British were wanting to surrender to him instead of George Washington. He’ll also tell us what caused the Reign of Terror in France a few years after returning home a hero. And how close he was to execution.
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In 1795, after barely missing an engagement with the guillotine, General Rochambeau received a call from the future…
In this episode, Rochambeau will explain how the French were supporting the Americans long before they sent troops, why the first expeditions to help the Americans was a catastrophe, and why General Washington was jumping on the docks waving his hat.
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In Part 2 of the 1915 conversation with Theodore Roosevelt, he’ll talk about his adventures in the Dakota territories after a family tragedy. He’ll tell us the story of what happens when you challenge him to a bar fight. And he’ll talk about the bear he didn’t shoot that created the teddy bear industry.
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In 1915, Theodore Roosevelt was in Oyster Bay enjoying the summer when he received a call from the future…
In this episode, Roosevelt will talk about how he handled not being able to see or breathe as a kid. How his legendary assault on San Juan Hill was initially a mistake. And, how he finished a speech after being shot in the chest.
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In Part 2 of the 1805 conversation with Daniel Boon, he’ll talk about his 167-mile escape to freedom. He’ll tell us about the surprising response to his return after acclimating to living with Indians and adapting to their look and dress. And he’ll tell the story that cemented his legend into American history after tracking and recovering his daughter who was kidnapped by Indians.
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In 1805, while living in Missouri with the hopes of making a fresh start, Daniel Boone was cleaning his rifle when he received a call from the future…
In this episode, Daniel Boone will answer the question if he really fought a bear and wore a coonskin hat. He’ll talk about his choice to travel the warrior’s path despite no white man surviving it prior to his expedition. And he’ll discuss the painful moment where there were so many vultures in the sky, they blocked the sun.
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In Part 2 of the 1780 conversation with John Andree, he’ll talk about how close he was to escaping until Benjamin Tallmadge sensed something was wrong. He’ll talk about the three orders he ignored that ultimately led to his execution. And he will explain why he didn’t follow in the footsteps of his merchant father, instead choosing to join the military young.
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