History Matters: Remembering the Birmingham bombing and the racial climate 50...
U.S. Congressional leaders will host a ceremony today at the Capitol to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to four young girls killed in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in...
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Gary Joiner: Common Core misses the mark in history education
Common Core is the new educational doctrine sweeping across the country. Commentator Gary Joiner says Common Core shows promise, but there are dangers in the details -- especially in history...
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History Matters: On the most beautiful coin ever minted by the U.S.
Commentator Gary Joiner explores the impact of an Irish immigrant who became a remarkable American sculptor whose talent and service to the nation is still held in the highest esteem.History Matters...
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History Matters: Buildings, artwork, oral histories all hallmarks of WPA
Among the lasting legacies of the Great Depression are works of the WPA, the Works Progress Administration. Commentator Gary Joiner examines the WPA accomplishments close to home and farther afield...
View ArticleHistory Matters: Author Tom Clancy made military history matter
Sometimes a person can become a part of history without playing a central role.
View ArticleHistory Matters: Young Spanish military leader got the job done
Spanish military leader Don Bernardo de GÃ lvez was heralded by French Creoles as one of the greatest Frenchmen of colonial times.
View ArticleHistory Matters: 50 years ago, a look at the ousting of South Vietnam's...
The president of South Vietnam, Ngo Dinh Diem, was ousted in a coup by his generals and murdered on Nov. 2, 1963. President Kennedy had given his tacit approval to Diem’s removal.
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History Matters: A grieving nation sought answers after JFK assassination
Commentator Gary Joiner assesses a very sad day in American history that proves a single event can change the history of the world.History Matters #343 - JFK assassinationCopyright 2013 KDAQ-FM.
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History Matters: The Pilgrims, Plymouth rock... it gets blurry
Commentator Gary Joiner thinks it's time for a refresher on what the Thanksgiving holiday is all about.History Matters #344 - Thanksgiving's historyCopyright 2013 KDAQ-FM.
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History Matters: In their heyday, railroads were inexpensive and fast
All aboard for History Matters! Commentator Gary Joiner takes us on a trip through the history of railroads.History Matters #345 - repeatCopyright 2013 KDAQ-FM.
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History Matters: A tribute to Nelson Mandela
Commentator Gary Joiner pays tribute to the late South African president Nelson Mandela on the day South Africans -- and world leaders -- celebrate his legacy.History Matters #346 - Nelson Mandela...
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History Matters: Gulf Stream influenced explorers and still drives economies
Commentator Gary Joiner explores the Gulf Stream -- a powerful natural occurrence that changed the course of history and still drives economies today.History Matters #347 - Gulf Stream...
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History Matters: On what it was like to cross the Delaware
Commentator Gary Joiner revisits Christmas Day 1776, and how George Washington sealed his place as the leader of a fledgling nation.History Matters #348 - Crossing the DelawareCopyright 2013 KDAQ-FM.
View ArticleHistory Matters: Happy New Year, unless history has its say
With the new calendar year, people automatically greet each other with a "Happy New Year." But history has a few things to say about what calendar system is crunching the numbers.
View ArticleHistory Matters: Shreveporters honor a Doolittle Raider, but who were they?
Doolittle's Raiders made history during World War II as they flew over the Japanese Home Islands to attack targets in Tokyo and other cities. Retired Col. Richard Cole, 98, was co-pilot to Lt. Colonel...
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History Matters: Perception of Native Americans shaped early on
Commentator Gary Joiner discusses the image of Native Americans as they are shaped by teachers of history and others outside tribal communities.History Matters #351 - Perception of IndiansCopyright...
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History Matters: On the impact of a presidential legacy
Commentator Gary Joiners explore the makings of a presidential legacy.History Matters #352 - Presidential Legacies (repeat)Copyright 2014 KDAQ-FM.
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History Matters: Draw out stories from aging soldiers, for tomorrow it may be...
Commentator Gary Joiner considers the legacy of each passing generation that has served in war time, and how important it is to capture the stories of aging soldiers who quietly fade away.History...
View ArticleHistory Matters: The Beatles' birth in America seems like yesterday
The Beatles appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on Feb. 9, 1964, 50 years ago this month.
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History Matters: '12 Years a Slave' puts uncomfortable American history in focus
With the 86th Academy Awards ceremony less than a week away, commentator Gary Joiner is pleased with the Oscar buzz surrounding "12 Years a Slave" that closely examines an undeniable chapter in...
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