Podcasts about union veterans

Larysa Kautz, President and CEO of Melwood, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the work her organization performs to provide people with disabilities access to good jobs with livable wages and benefits. She also discussed how partnerships with several unions and federal agencies have led people with disabilities on a path to a career. Will Attig, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about a recent meeting at the White House that discussed the Biden Administration's impact on union jobs for military veterans and what they can do to highlight the work performed by union veterans.

In honor of Veterans Day, veteran and executive secretary of the Union Veterans Council, Will Attig, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the Union Veterans Council, his experience with Helmets to Hardhats and opportunities available to veterans in the labor movement. To cap off the Veterans Day episode for America's Work Force Union Podcast, Sean Ellis joined the show to discuss his experience as a member and instructor for the United Association's Veterans in Piping program. Ellis also shared how the program helped shape his time after transitioning out of the Marines and continues to impact his life.

Join us on GLTV as host Dean Wilson interviews the extraordinary Reverend Dr. Gary Alan Dickey, a retired pastor with an impressive 48-year ministry. Born in Santa Monica, California, he's dedicated his life to serving various United Methodist churches in the Los Angeles area. The accomplishments of Dr. Dickey extend beyond the religious and academic realms. His exceptional contributions have garnered recognition in various distinguished publications, such as "Who's Who In The World," "Who's Who In The West," "Who's Who In American Religion," "Who's Who In California," and "Two Thousand Notable American Men." He is truly an exceptional individual, well-regarded in genealogical and hereditary societies, including the Berks County GS, Colonial Order of Acorn, Irish Family HS, English Family HS branches, Ontario Genealogical Society, and many others. One cannot help but be impressed by Dr. Dickey's passion for his heritage and ancestry. He is a member of several esteemed organizations, such as the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Society of Colonial Wars, and the Order of Polonia Restituta, to name just a few. His dedication to genealogy is further exemplified by his accreditation as a Genealogist with the American College of Genealogists in 1996. He is a man with a truly giving heart, not letting his ministry remain within the walls of his church as he serves as Chaplain Lt. Col., for Squadron 63, Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary and as Deputy Chaplain, California Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. But wait, there's more! Dr. Dickey's diverse interests also encompass the unique hobby of playing the bagpipes. A true Renaissance man indeed! Tune in for this captivating conversation about faith, service, and Dr. Dickey's unique hobby of playing the bagpipes! Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch all our inspiring interviews! Want More GLTV? ⁠Watch & Subscribe on YouTube!  Listen & Subscribe on Spotify Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ⁠Follow us on Instagram! ⁠Follow us on Facebook! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodlifeconversations/support

Adam Rocke, Senior Director for Events and Programs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast's Memorial Day episode and discussed the different programs that provide meaningful work opportunities for military members and spouses as they transition back and into civilian life.  Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council Will Attig, joined the Memorial Day edition of the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization. Attig also discussed the long term goals for the Council, as well as community outreach efforts the Council has participated in worldwide.

Jennie and Dianne conclude their series on fraternal organizations in this episode, where they explore a distinctively American fraternity formed with the purpose of assisting veterans of the Union army after the American Civil War. Known as the Grand Army of the Republic, or simply G.A.R., it served as a social and political platform for Union veterans and their families. The GAR passionately advocated for veterans' rights, including benefits such as pensions and healthcare. Additionally, it played a crucial role in establishing Memorial Day as a national holiday, commemorating the sacrifice of fallen soldiers. - "For I ‘listed in this army, Not exactly to my mind; But my country called for helpers, And I couldn't stay behind."  - Mary Woolsey HowlandTo learn more about the Association for Gravestone Studies, please visit their website: https://gravestonestudies.org/Resources used to research this episode include: Green, Jocelyn. "Civil War Songs and Poems ." https://www.jocelyngreen.com. 21 June 2012. www.jocelyngreen.com/2012/06/21/civil-war-songs-and-poems. Accessed 7 May 2023., Meleager91. "Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial ." https://en.m.wikipedia.org. 10 Mar. 2023. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephenson_Grand_Army_of_the_Republic_Memorial#Design_and_location. Accessed 7 May 2023.Wiley Wolf, Jeannie. "Decoding Civil War gravestones." https://thecourier.com. 28 May 2022. thecourier.com/news/389214/decoding-civil-war-gravestones/. Accessed 7 May 2023.Waskie, Anthony . "The Grand Army of the Republic ." https://www.essentialcivilwarcurriculum.com. www.essentialcivilwarcurriculum.com/the-grand-army-of-the-republic.html. Accessed 7 May 2023.Smith Jr , Albert E, and Will Elsburry. "Grand Army of the Republic and Kindred Societies: A Guide to Resources in the General Collections of the Library of Congress ." https://guides.loc.gov. edited by Candice Buchanan , 29 Jan. 2021. guides.loc.gov/grand-army-of-the-republic. Accessed 7 May 2023.

Feliks Banel's guests on this episode of "Cascade of History" include Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals of The Seattle Times' "Now & Then" feature; Loran Bures of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and a new grave marker in Tacoma for a Black sailor in the Civil War who came to Washington Territory in 1888; and Ken Zick LIVE from Totem Bowl (aka Tech City Bowl) on the BREAKING HISTORY NEWS that the Kirkland bowling alley is NOT closing for good on October 2, 2022. This LIVE broadcast of "Cascade of History" was originally presented on Sunday, October 2, 2022 via SPACE 101.1 FM from studios at historic Magnuson Park in Seattle

Debrief with S.U.V.C.W. Is a conversation with Bruce Frail and Ben Frail of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The S.U.V.C.W. is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of heroes who fought and worked to save the Union—They are the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic. Find out more about the S.U.V.C.W. on their website: www.suvcw.org       Brett's Call-to-Action Follow us on:  Instagram @Americafogofwar   TikTok @america_fogofwar Become a Member for more insider content Follow Civil War Trails — https://www.civilwartrails.org/    Hosts Colby Sumner        Brett Thomas           Host                        Host   About Brett and Colby, both Marine Corps combat veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, use their backgrounds to tell the stories from America's past wars. This podcast incorporates their combat experiences to relate the experiences of American warriors of the past to a modern audience. To further discover and commemorate our history, provide insight to younger generations, and inspire everyone to uphold and honor the legacy of the American Warrior.

The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was an aorganization created by the Union Veterans of the Civil War. The G.A.R. existed between 1866 to 1956, covering a 90 year existence. In Michigan there were 512 posts formed, and over 10,000 GAR posts create by the organization in the nation. There were even a few posts five posts in Canada, one in Mexico and another in Peru. The G.A.R. as an organization helped to set the foundation for future veterans organizations in the country, as well as lobby for benefits for wounded soldiers, widows and orphans of the Civil War. They were also instrumental in securing pensions for the colored troops in the years following the war. The organization membership was restricted to members of the Union Army, Navy, Marine Corps and the Revenue Cutter Service (forerunner to the Coast Guard) that were honorably discharged and served between April 12, 1866 and April 9, 1865. However, they were influencial in helping to establish many other affliated organizations that also became powerful groups, some that still exist today. The G.A.R. became a powerful influence in their years of existence, having elected five of their own members to the Presidency of the United States. For more information on the G.A.R. Museum, visit: https://garmuseum.com/ For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-delaware/support

Will Attig, Executive Director of the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council (UVC), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance and meaning of Memorial Day and the importance of veteran career training programs.   Anthony McCray, National Representative with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National Veterans Affairs Council (NVAC), appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and talked about how the Biden Administration has improved morale at the VA. He also talked about how the NVAC advocates for VA workers and helps veterans get the care they need.

On Memorial Day, resources from the Union Veteran's Council.   Today's labor quote: Will Attig.   Today's labor history: The 1937 Memorial Day Massacre.     @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @unionveterans Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

On Memorial Day, resources from the Union Veteran's Council.   Today's labor quote: Will Attig.   Today's labor history: The 1937 Memorial Day Massacre.     @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @unionveterans Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

The Dudes have an inspiring discussion with political communications and public policy expert, Sherry Sylvester. Sherry has directed multi-million dollar statewide campaigns in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, as well as dozens of state house and senate races. Campaigns and Elections Magazine has called her a “respected veteran” of hard-fought elections and in 2005, her alma mater, the Graduate School of Political Management, now at George Washington University in Washington D.C., named her “alumni of the year,” for her accomplishments in the field of professional politics. Early in her career Sherry worked as the Communications Director for U.S. Senate candidate Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman ever nominated for Vice President on a major party ticket. She also worked for David Dinkins, the first African-American to be elected Mayor of New York City. In Texas, she served for over a decade as the spokesperson and a strategic advisor to Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the most successful tort reform organization in the nation. She was a member of the original campaign and transition teams of Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and she managed his 2018 re-election campaign. She served for seven years as Senior Advisor to the Lt. Governor.  She is currently a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.  Sherry is also an award winning journalist who has appeared on numerous national television and radio shows and has published hundreds of pieces of political commentary and policy analysis in newspapers, periodicals and academic journals. She covered politics for the San Antonio Express-News and was the Chief Political Writer for The Trentonian. Sherry has worked as a policy advocate in Washington D.C. and four state capitols – Austin, Albany, Trenton and Salem – advocating on policy issues including lawsuit reform, education reform, immigration reform, health care and criminal justice reform. She has directed corporate advertising campaigns and founded three successful, non-profit organizations.  In addition to her Masters from the Graduate School of Political Management, Sherry holds a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University. She is a native Oklahoman who is descended from founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and was recently appointed to the State of Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee. Sherry attends St. Luke's Episcopal Church in San Antonio and is married to Col. Stephen F. Ramsey, USAF (Ret.). They have nine grandchildren.Sherry's Website: www.sherrysylvester.comTexas Public Policy Foundation Website: www.texaspolicy.comDudes Talking Freedom Merchandise is now available at www.dudestalkingfreedom.com. Support the movement, show off your red white and blue and talk about freedom in your hometown! Dudes Talking Freedom is sponsored by Warriors for Freedom, a non-profit organization creating pathways to engage service members, veterans and their families to prevent suicide, create camaraderie and help them live their best lives. Please check them out and consider donating at: www.warriorsforfreedom.org [INTRO] “Stomp It Away” by Silent Partner is licensed under CC-BY-NC 2.5[OUTRO] “Ever Felt pt 2” by Otis McDonald is licensed under CC-BY-NC 2.5

History of the GAR & Son's of Union veterans with Bob Woltz I was joined by The son's of Union veterans National Department's chief historian Bob Woltz to discuss the history of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) and the son's of Union veterans.Please also find all relevent links  in the description below including links to all-American Civil War & UK history's pages via linktree as wel  as the Unfiltered Historian's Facebook page The podcast also has a PowerPoint presentation to see this please head on over to our YouTube channel https://www.facebook.com/SUVCW/https://instagram.com/suvcw_national?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://twitter.com/SUVCW?t=8t6oIiIeefsMVmvMEodZJw&s=09Bob's Books Grand Army men.https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977852830/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_KPXBPJE5BT3670ZMHXEXGrand Army woman.https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977852857/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_SWK9C91CX8J9N2CG3BP9Support the show

Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined the AWF Union podcast and announced the UVC was designated a constituency organization by the AFL-CIO as an independent organization. He also urged veterans to manage their stress when watching news about the war in Ukraine and discussed the report by the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment.        Laborers International Union of North America Local 814 Business Manager Kristi Snider was today's second guest. She spoke about efforts to organize healthcare and social assistance workers in West Virginia, contract negotiations with West Virginia Wesleyan College and how an app helped increase member participation.

Broadcast on November 11, 2021 Hosted by Chris Garlock and Ed Smith This week's show: William Attig, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO drops by to discuss a brand-new program, Operation Union Veterans Day. Then, New York Times media columnist Ben Smith on Why the Media Loves Labor Now. Plus, the 60-second Labor Rap! Produced by Chris Garlock; engineered by Kaliah Chapman. @wpfwdc @aflcio #1u #unions #laborradiopod @AFLCIO @unionveterans @benyt

On today's Veterans Day edition of the AWF Union Podcast, Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig spoke about when he returned from Iraq and found a career in the building trades. He also spoke about the unfortunate circumstances in which some veterans were being deported after seeking citizenship through U.S. Military service. International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General President Gregry T. Revard was also featured on today's episode. He explained the path he took into union labor after serving in the military, why veterans make great candidates to work in the building trades and more.

New campaign amplifies the role veterans and military families play in the American labor movement. Today's labor quote: Will Attig. Today's labor history: Haymarket martyrs hanged. @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @unionveterans @HelmetsHardhats Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

New campaign amplifies the role veterans and military families play in the American labor movement. Today's labor quote: Will Attig. Today's labor history: Haymarket martyrs hanged. @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @unionveterans @HelmetsHardhats Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we learn how unions are helping veterans find a pathway to the American dream. Our guest is Will Attig who is a U.S. Army Veteran and serves as the Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council at the AFL-CIO. Will discusses the benefits of belonging to the Union Veterans Council and how it helps veterans transition from military service to civilian life and a solid middle class job.

Introducing author Marc Stockwell-Moniz His ancestor's historical role in American History Teaching historical factual events to the schools His career as an author and the books he has written Author Marc Stockwell-Moniz is a fourteenth-generation American. Marc was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1954. He graduated from San Diego State in 1978 with a degree in journalism. His ancestors were among the group of settlers who received the charter from King Charles to establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They founded Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1628. Several of Marc's ancestors fought in the American Revolutionary War under the command of General Artemus Ward and later General George Washington. Marc is a member of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of the Union Veterans. He lives in San Diego County, Ca with his family. https://amzn.to/2Zsg4U2 Brought to you by J.C. Cooley Foundation "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow". Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kinkead's ashes were recently discovered in Seattle through the ‘Missing in America Project' where he passed away in 1916. John Surman with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War said it's special for his organization to be able to return Kinkead's remains to Plattsmouth.“I think any Veteran has a right, and I don't care what war they were in, to have a proper burial,” Surman said. “It's the very least that we owe them, and we actually owe them a lot more than that.”

Kinkead's ashes were recently discovered in Seattle through the ‘Missing in America Project' where he passed away in 1916. John Surman with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War said it's special for his organization to be able to return Kinkead's remains to Plattsmouth.“I think any Veteran has a right, and I don't care what war they were in, to have a proper burial,” Surman said. “It's the very least that we owe them, and we actually owe them a lot more than that.”

On today’s special Memorial Day edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig was our first featured guest. He spoke about his calling to serve our country, battles that veterans face when they come home, the war against suicide and drug abuse, President Biden’s infrastructure plan and how the PRO Act will provide workers the opportunity to join unions. United Association Veterans in Piping Program Administrator Mike Hazard was also featured on today’s podcast. He honored United States Military Service Members who died while serving in the military, the UA VIP program and creating a culture of removing the stigma around mental health and helping veterans who suffer from PTSD, depression, or traumatic brain injuries.

Welcome to episode 96, the countdown to episode 100 continues!  In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing the Very Reverend Doctor Peter-Michael Preble. Monsignor Preble received an Associates's and bachelor’s degree from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts. He received his seminary training at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree, with a concentration in Pastoral Psychology from the American International University in Indiana. Monsignor Preble holds several certifications in trauma and stress including being a Diplomat with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Monsignor Preble was ordained Deacon and Priest in 2004 in the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas and for 12 years served a Romanian Orthodox Parish in Southbridge, Massachusetts. In 2016 he was granted Ordained Ministerial Standing by the Pilgrim Association of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ. In 2019 he was incardinated priest into the Independent Old Catholic Church by Bishop Thomas Bryant and in 2020 was elevated to Monsignor with the rank of Protonotary Apostolic and created Vicar Forane of New England in the Diocese of the Eastern United States of the Independent Old Catholic Church. Monsignor Preble is a Hospice Chaplain with the Brockton Visiting Nurses Association. He is a Military Chaplain with the Massachusetts Organized Militia, Fire Department Chaplain with the Quincy Massachusetts Fire Department, the Deputy Chief Chaplain with the Massachusetts Corps of Fire Chaplains, and National Chaplain for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Monsignor Preble has served parishes in the Romanian Orthodox Church as well as 3 parishes as interim minister in the United Church of Christ. Monsignor Preble is Married to Nicolette and has a daughter Oonagh. Monsignor Preble and his wife Nicky are living historians reenacting life in 18th and 19th century New England. Links: Convergent Streams: The Premier ISM Magazine. Would you like to support this podcast?  Please consider purchasing a copy of the book, Sacramental Whine: Chronicling the Independent Sacramental Movement Volume One. A book showcasing some of the many interviews from this podcast. It is available on Amazon for $14.99. This podcast is hosted by Bishop David Oliver Kling and produced by the Community of Saint George (a Young Rite jurisdiction).

In this episode we talk with Jeff Giambrone about the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization for Union veterans that was conceived of in Mississippi. Giambrone is a reference librarian and the author of four books, including a regimental history of the 38th Mississippi Infantry and an illustrated guide to the Vicksburg Campaign and National Military Park.

Matt and Pat hang out again with Ben Frail, the National Patriotic Instructor for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. We ask Ben some questions from the listeners, fire off a couple of our own... get more into the works of both the G.A.R. and the S.U.V. and since this episode was recorded prior to kickoff on Super Bowl Sunday, Pat puts Ben on the spot about what he thinks about fellow New Englander Tom Brady playing in  his historic 10th National Football League Championship game, and even gets him to make a score and winner prediction! 

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bloody Mary and providing her overview of the first week of 2021, stating that she thinks the events this week haven’t improved the outlook of the new year. Kathleen recommends liquor and snacks to get everyone through the insanity carrying over from 2020, including the 3-hour revolution on the US Capitol, and another missing airplane. Those familiar with Kathleen’s comedy know of her obsession with missing Malaysian Flight 370, as depicted in her bit “Wrong Ocean” from her Bothering Jesus album, and Kathleen carries that enthusiasm when researching the latest commercial aircraft to “disappear.” “BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen makes and describes to listeners Cheetos Bold n Cheesy Mac n Cheese, stating that she prefers Kraft Mac n Cheese. She moves on to try Kellogg’s Jumbo Snax, which comes in Fruit Loops (Kathleen’s absolute favorite,) Tiger Paws (made with Frosted Flakes,) Apple Jacks, and Corn Pops. DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Instead of choosing a weekly Dolly quote, Kathleen switches to a recent tweet from Dolly’s sister, Stella Parton, involving the potential of a 2021 Civil War and “numbnuts.” DOLLY’S 75th BIRTHDAY REMINDER: Kathleen reminds listeners that Dolly’s 75th birthday is approaching, and she provides an address to send birthday cards to Dolly: PO Box 150307 Nashville, TN 37215-0307THE 3-HOUR AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Kathleen discusses the attempted “revolution” at the US Capitol building on January 6th, 2021 when Trump followers stormed the building trying to prevent the certification of the 2020 Presidential election in favor of Biden. Kathleen provides commentary on their motivation and the actual events of that day, including her perception of the rioters based on their “outfits” and their signage. She refers to those people dramatically scaling the front of the building instead of using the steps as “Honky Kong.” FAR-RIGHT SOCIAL MEDIA: In conjunction with the January 6th riots, Kathleen reviews the alt-conservative social media platform, Parler. She tells listeners the history of how Parler was formed, the financial backing that the Mercer family provided, and how the platform was used to align the mob that stormed the Capitol building, seemingly in support of President Donald J. Trump.WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME: As a follow up to Episode 14 where Kathleen discusses the game of chess and the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit,” she proudly announces to listeners that the World Chess Hall of Fame has been established in her home city of St. Louis, MO.LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM SELLS SONG CATALOG: It’s commonly known that Kathleen is a massive and life-long Fleetwood Mac fan, and she is amazed at a recent announcement that Lindsey Buckingham has sold his song catalog to a single publisher. Kathleen ponders the reasons why this action might have occurred and shares with listeners which Buckingham songs are her favorites. FLORIDA’S ONLINE COVID VACCINE SCHEDULING: Kathleen describes the current state of Floridians age 75+ attempting to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She receives daily updates from her own parents, who are in Sarasota for the winter and have been directed to sign up for email lists, obtain QR Codes on their cell phones to put them on waiting lists, and most recently directed to event ticketing company Eventbrite to sign up for vaccine appointments. Kathleen goes on to detail the fake Eventbrite sites have been created as scams asking senior citizens to pay for a spot in line to guarantee the vaccine availability, and describes her father’s reaction to anyone asking him to provide a QR code prior to getting vaccinated. ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the segment Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Georgia beware of snakes as snake bites have increased by approximately 40% in 2017. In Iowa and Kansas, keep your wits about you around domestic cattle ;-) THE LAST KNOWN CIVIL WAR WIDOW: Kathleen reads to listeners an article about the recent death of the last known Civil War widow. Helen Viola Jackson’s 1936 marriage to Union veteran James Bolin was extremely unusual: he was 93 and in declining health, and she was a 17-year-old schoolgirl. Kathleen goes on to read that the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and other heritage organizations have recognized Jackson’s place in history, which was never revealed until the final years before her death. ORLANDO FLYING CAR HUB: Kathleen laughs when reading an article announcing that the city of Orlando, FL, and a German aviation company has unveiled plans to build the first hub for flying cars in the United States. The 56,000-square-foot transportation hub, or vertiport, resembles an airport terminal and is designed to enable passengers to bypass Florida’s notoriously congested highways, the city and the hub’s developers contend. Kathleen is beyond amused that taxpayer money has been dedicated to this project for use by 2025 when flying cars haven’t yet been invented for use by the general public. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen tells listeners to watch the final season of “Vikings” which was originally made for the History Channel but the entire series is now available on Amazon Prime.

We kick off season 2 with special guest Ben Frail of the Sons Of Union Veterans to talk about civil war fraternities both past and present, the legacy of the G.A.R. and the modern day extension and charity work of the Sons Of Union Veterans!

Gouverneur K. Warren is remembered as the Savior of Little Round Top. He was highly regarded for his education and competence, but also accused of being too cautious by the generals who removed him from command. His record belies this, however. But Warren has suffered in the history book because of the long reach of his enemies. Here, the facts are reevaluated with some unpleasant revelations. Robert I. Girardi has had a lifelong fascination with the Civil War. He has studied all aspects of the war, and has tramped over many of the battlefields and related sites. He has collected artifacts and memorabilia and has read through thousands of documents, letters, and diaries written by participants, thereby developing an understanding of the important issues of the war and a sense of what the soldiers experienced. Robert Girardi earned his M.A. in Public History at Loyola University of Chicago in 1991. He is a past president of the Civil War Round Table of Chicago and a past vice president and newsletter editor of the Salt Creek Civil War Round Table. He belongs to two other Civil War round tables in the Chicago area. He is a fellow of the Company of Military Historians and is an associate member of the Sons of Union Veterans. He is on the editorial review board of the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society and was the guest editor of the 2011-2014 Civil War Sesquicentennial issues. He was the winner of the 2010 Chicago Civil War Round Table's prestigious Nevins-Freeman Award. In 2012 he was named to the board of directors of the Illinois State Historical Society, and sat on the board of directors of the Camp Douglas Restoration Society 2013-2018. In 2014 he was awarded the Milwaukee Civil War Round Table's Iron Brigade Association Award for Civil War scholarship. He was an extra in the movie, Andersonville.

Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined AWF Union Podcast on Veterans Day to explain how he got involved with the building trades, why union membership can help veterans have a smoother transition into a civilian career and more.International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General President Greg Revard gave an explanation of how his career as an insulator got started after transitioning out of the Navy, what the building trades are doing to help veterans find meaningful careers and what the Insulators Union is doing to reach out to veterans.Finally, author Jennet Conant discussed a great tragedy that led to ground breaking medical developments. She explained how chemotherapy was discovered after soldiers inhaled mustard gas, depressing their white blood cell levels.

How did northern Civil War veterans impact the Shenandoah Valley after the war? Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski talks with Jonathan Noyalas, Jay Richardson, and Nikki Roland of Shenandoah University about their surprising research. Learn more with Jonathan Noyalas's Civil War Legacy in the Shenandoah: Reunion & Reconciliation.

  Adrienne Abiodun is a professional genealogist located outside of Tampa, Florida. Combined, her personal and professional genealogical pursuits span nearly two decades, fourteen years of which have been in the exploration of genetic genealogy. She is a member of the Florida Genealogical Society, and a handful of lineage societies which include: Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War (DUVCW), Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage (SDUSMP) which she serves on the board for and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) where she is presently the National Vice Chair for the NSDAR DNA Network Committee and State Chairman for the Florida Society Children of the American Revolution. Her niche areas include African American genealogy, Deep South U.S., lineage societies and genetic genealogy.  Adrienne strives to make genealogy down-to-earth, fun and attainable by anyone interested in their family history. By mixing past professional experience in experiential marketing with genealogy, Adrienne has successfully been able to secure grant funding on four occasions. This allowed her to organize youth genealogy events on behalf of her local C.A.R. society which she is Society President in addition to a community genealogical reconnection event on behalf of the SDUSMP which took place in 2019 at the Bentonia Blues Festival in Yazoo County, Mississippi.  When Adrienne isn’t researching or giving presentations, she enjoys spending time with her two favorite DNA matches - her two children Naomi (9) and Oneil (6).   Opening music - Sweet Mello Spice by AKAlexander Productions

Listen to the latest USW Solidarity Works podcast episode to hear from Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig on the top issues veterans are currently facing, how labor and veterans can work together to create change, and why more and more service members are stepping out into the streets. You’ll also hear from USW International President Tom Conway about the union’s Veterans of Steel program.

This is part three of a three part project I did with the SUVCW in an effort to shed light on the members' ancestors and the history of the organization. This series will cover the origins of The Grand Army of the Republic (The Veterans Organization after the war), its transition to the SUVCW, and finally the activities of the SUVCW today.To learn more about the SUVCW, please check out their website:http://www.suvcw.org/Support the show: (The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.)Use the code untoldcivilwar when downloading the smartphone app, Gettysburg: A Nation Divided.Instructions in the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmMJ2SuTMZs Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube:https://www.facebook.com/untoldcivilwar/ https://www.instagram.com/untold_civil_war/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWxeF5zojtN8_NeWtyULw?view_as=subscriber

This is part two of a three part project I did with the SUVCW in an effort to shed light on the members' ancestors and the history of the organization. This series will cover the origins of The Grand Army of the Republic (The Veterans Organization after the war), its transition to the SUVCW, and finally the activities of the SUVCW today.To learn more about the SUVCW, please check out their website:http://www.suvcw.org/Support the show: (The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.)Use the code untoldcivilwar when downloading the smartphone app, Gettysburg: A Nation Divided.Instructions in the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmMJ2SuTMZs Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube:https://www.facebook.com/untoldcivilwar/ https://www.instagram.com/untold_civil_war/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWxeF5zojtN8_NeWtyULw?view_as=subscriber

This is part one of a three part project I did with the SUVCW in an effort to shed light on the members' ancestors and the history of the organization. This series will cover the origins of The Grand Army of the Republic (The Veterans Organization after the war), its transition to the SUVCW, and finally the activities of the SUVCW today. To learn more about the SUVCW, please check out their website: http://www.suvcw.org/ Support the show: (The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.)Use the code untoldcivilwar when downloading the smartphone app, Gettysburg: A Nation Divided.Instructions in the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmMJ2SuTMZs Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube:https://www.facebook.com/untoldcivilwar/ https://www.instagram.com/untold_civil_war/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWxeF5zojtN8_NeWtyULw?view_as=subscriber

Chris Gwinn is the chief interpretive Park Ranger at GNMP. In this lecture he shares the accounts of the fighting on Culp's Hill that the veterans who fought there left behind.  Free content like this is made possible by the generous monthly donations of our Patrons at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Please consider becoming one today!

Julie and Tim talk with Will Attig about his work connecting the labor movement and the veterans community. 

Vets face real issues that require real actions. Today’s labor history: 57 crewmen die when their ships sank during a huge storm over Lake Michigan. Today’s labor quote by Hugo Black.

Memorial Day endures as a holiday which most businesses observe because it marks the unofficial beginning of summer. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) advocated returning to the original date, although the significance of the date is tenuous. The VFW stated in 2002: In 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act, asking people to stop and remember at 3:00 PM. On Memorial Day, the flag of the United States is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains only until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day. The National Memorial Day Concert takes place on the west lawn of the United States Capitol. The concert is broadcast on PBS and NPR. Music is performed, and respect is paid to the men and women who gave their lives for their country. Across the United States, the central event is attending one of the thousands of parades held on Memorial Day in large and small cities. Most of these feature marching bands and an overall military theme with the Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and Veteran service members participating along with military vehicles from various wars. During World War II, more airmen died in combat than Marines. Operation Tidal Wave was an air attack by bombers of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) based in Libya and Southern Italy on nine oil refineries around Ploiești, Romania on 1 August 1943, during World War II. It was a strategic bombing mission and part of the "oil campaign" to deny petroleum-based fuel to the Axis. The mission resulted in "no curtailment of overall product output." This mission was one of the costliest for the USAAF in the European Theater, with 53 aircraft and 660 air crewmen lost. It was proportionally the most costly major Allied air raid of the war and its date was later referred to as "Black Sunday". Five Medals of Honor and 56 Distinguished Service Crosses along with numerous others awards were awarded to Operation Tidal Wave crew members. Here is the story of John C. Waldron: June 4, 1942. The 15 Douglas TBD-1 Devastators of VT-8 launched from Hornet's flight deck in search of the enemy. Before takeoff, LCDR Waldron had a dispute with the Hornet's Commander, Air Group, Stanhope C. Ring, and Hornet CO Marc Mitscher about where the Japanese carriers would be found. Despite having a contact report showing the Japanese southwest of Hornet, Mitscher and Ring ordered the flight to take a course due west, in the hopes of spotting a possible trailing group of carriers. Waldron argued for a course based on the contact report, but was overruled. Once in the air, Waldron attempted to take control of the Hornet strike group by radio. Failing that, he soon split his squadron off and led his unit directly to the Japanese carrier group. Waldron, leading the first carrier planes to approach the Japanese carriers (somewhat after 9:00AM local time, over an hour before the American dive bombers would arrive), was grimly aware of the lack of fighter protection, but true to his plan of attack committed Torpedo 8 to battle. Without fighter escort, underpowered, with limited defensive armament, and forced by the unreliability of their own torpedoes to fly low and slow directly at their targets, the Hornet torpedo planes received the undivided attention of the enemy's combat air patrol of Mitsubishi Zero fighters. All 15 planes were shot down. Of the 30 men who set out that morning, only one—Ensign George H. Gay, Jr., USNR—survived. Their sacrifice, however, had not been in vain. Torpedo 8 had forced the Japanese carriers to maneuver radically, delaying the launching of the planned strike against the American carriers. After further separate attacks by the remaining two torpedo squadrons over the next hour, Japanese fighter cover and air defense coordination had become focused on low-altitude defense. This left the Japanese carriers exposed to the late-arriving SBD Dauntless dive bombers from Yorktown and Enterprise, which attacked from high altitude. The dive bombers fatally damaged three of the four Japanese carriers, changing the course of the battle.

Fighting every day for those who have fought for us. Today’s labor history: SCOTUS says NRA unconstitutional. Today’s labor quote by Tae Yoo.

Ric Murphy will explore the history of the 20 and odd African captives that arrived in Virginia around 1619 and planted the seeds of the American slave trade. This is the first group of Africans to go on record to be sold as involuntary laborers. A Boston native, Ric Murphy is an educator, historian, and award-winning author of several books and historical publications. Long before he started writing, Murphy had always heard about his rich family background, which led him to begin as a hobby — genealogical research. His family lineage dates to the earliest colonial periods of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Jamestown, Virginia. Mr. Murphy’s lineage has been evaluated and accepted by several heredity societies, including the Daughters of the American Revolution; the National Society of the Sons of Colonial New England; the Sons of the American Revolution; the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War; and the Sons and Daughters of the U. S. Middle Passage.

In our podcast episode today, Diana and I discuss how to analyze a census record, and the example of George W. Dillard in the 1850 Census. We go through the steps of making an abstract of all the census information, asking questions about the information on the census, making a hypothesis, then making a list of records to search that could answer the questions. We also discuss the non-population schedules and then what to do with the images of census records you find. Don't forget to download our Census Cheat Sheet packed with all the information we talked about today, and more. Links Back to the Basics with U.S. Census Research – Part II Relevant previous podcast episodes Other links discussed in podcast Non-Population Schedules “U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885.” “Revolutionary War Pensioner Census, 1841.” “1890 Veterans' Schedules”  and the FamilySearch collection “United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890.” FamilySearch 1850 Slave Schedules.   Ancestry 1850 Slave Schedules and the 1860 Slave Schedules. U.S. Federal census – 1880 Schedules of Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes. U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 collection Websites with Census Helps: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries Census Finder 1790-1840 Census : Birth Year Calculations Research Like a Pro Links Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes.

  Gigi Best is an Author, Historian, Genealogist, Poet, Playwright, Journalist, Speaker and Antiquarian Bookstore Owner. While earning her A.A. and B.S. Degrees, she was awarded Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges. While in her M. A. Program in English Literature and History, she received  the All American Scholar awards. As a Federal Retiree she earned the Citation for Exemplary Civil Service to the United States Air Force 2002-2004. She is a recipient of the Phillis Wheatley Literary Award for her Book, “Thomas the Melungeon: His Locust Family of Free Persons of Color Civil and Revolutionary War Patriots.” This genealogical and historical work has been placed in many Genealogical Libraries to include Daughters of the American Revolution; Tampa, Florida’s John G. Germany Library; North Carolina Archives and the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library. Gigi is currently working on two historical novels entitled: Nathan Best: From Enslaved Body Servant to Confederate Courier and Chapin’s Forty Acres. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society and many National Lineage Societies to include: Board of Directors Sons & Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage, Florida Branch Governor, Sons and Daughters of Pilgrims; Daughters of the American Revolution; Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America; Colonial Dames 17th Century; Colonial Dames of America; Society of New England Women; Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War.  Gigi has proven her Best, Hardy,Sutton,Durant, and Tilden ancestors to 1583 and her Free Persons of Color, Lucas/Locust ancestors to 1806.

Brian Jordan, author of "Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War."

Brian Jordan, author of "Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War."

Brian Jordan, author of Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War.