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New Guest Expert! On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca is back in the recording studio with national bestselling author William Hazelgrove discussing Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast. Williams 2024 book Dead Air: The Night that Orson Welles Terrified America illustrates the level of pandemonium that ensued and he shares a few more interesting tidbits that really alter our understanding of this moment in American history. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if Brilliant Natural Acting remains in The Alarmist Jail. Not on Patreon?! Join us below!Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John's guest this week is William Hazelgrove, author of 20 books. They focus on his book "Dead Air", the true story of Orson Welles' creation of the revolutionary day, October 30, 1938, when Welles panicked the United States with his dramatization of "The War of the Worlds". It was a one-hour radio show portraying the invasion of the United States by the armies of the planet Mars. Its consequences shook the nation, and radio was never the same thereafter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On a warm Halloween Eve, October 30, 1938, during a broadcast of H G. Wells' War of the Worlds, Orson Welles held his hands up for radio silence in the CBS studio in New York City while millions of people ran out into the night screaming, grabbed shotguns, drove off in cars, and hid in basements, attics, or anywhere they could find to get away from Martians intent on exterminating the human race. As Welles held up his hands to his fellow actors, musicians, and sound technicians, he turned six seconds of radio silence—dead air—into absolute horror, changing the way the world would view media forever, and making himself one of the most famous men in America. The revisionism lately of Orson Welles War of the Worlds 1938 broadcast is that it did not affect many beyond l the East Coast and most people did not believe Martians had invaded and were exterminating the human race with heat ray guns and poisonous gas. William Hazelgrove's new book “Dead Air The Night Orson Welles Terrified America,” points to a different America thrown into mass panic from the broadcast produced and directed by the twenty-three-year-old Welles.Did people really believe that Martians were exterminating the human race and did mass panic engulf the country? Willliam Hazelgrove makes a convincing case people did believe the broadcast and the ensuing terror and panic was a real time example of what would happen if aliens ever did land on earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
William Hazelgrove is the National Bestselling author of ten novels and twelve narrative nonfiction titles. Dead Air: The Night That Orson Welles Terrified America
William Hazelgrove – Dead Air: The night that Orson Welles terrified America...with TRE's Hannah Murray
John Landecker is joined by William Hazelgrove, author of the new book “Dead Air: The Night Orson Welles Terrified America,” about the 1938 radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds.” Listen below to hear some snippets of his latest work and discussion between John and William.
On October 2, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke that left him partially paralyzed on his left side, with impaired vision and significant cognitive issues. After the stroke, First Lady Edith Wilson and the president's physician decided to keep the severity of Wilson's condition a secret. Instead, she stepped in to manage the daily operations of the executive branch. William Hazelgrove, National Bestselling Author of Over 20 Books including “Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageWhat if the president couldn't perform his duties, and nobody knew? Explore the extraordinary, and almost secret, chapter of American history where Edith Wilson effectively became the acting president after Woodrow Wilson's stroke in 1919. Dive into the fascinating tale of how she controlled the presidency for 18 months, making critical decisions while keeping Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and the public in the dark. Our guide for this journey is the book written by William Hazelgrove, "Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson"Tune in for a compelling narrative on how history's hidden chapters can offer valuable insights for our current political climate.Key Points from the Episode:This episode sheds light on Edith's unprecedented role and the profound impact her actions had on both domestic and foreign policies, painting a vivid picture of a time when the First Lady became the most powerful person in America.As we inch closer to the 2024 political landscape, there's a crucial lesson to be learned from Edith Wilson's secret presidency. Our discussion highlights the importance of having clear processes to prevent any misuse of power and the need to address constitutional ambiguities that could lead to a similar crisis. We reflect on the significance of the 25th Amendment and stress the necessity of invoking it when appropriate to maintain the integrity of our democratic institutions. Other resources: More goodnessGet your FREE Academy Review here!Get our top book recommendations listGet new podcast episodes dropped into your email box easilyWant to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.
On this episode of Our American Stories, William Hazelgrove tells the story of one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century-the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
William Hazelgrove – The last charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's final days...with TRE's Ger Sweeney
Matt Crawford speaks with author William Hazelgrove about his book, The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Last Days. There have been many books about Teddy Roosevelt but few that focus on his last moments. Racked by rheumatism, pathogens in his blood, an embolism, a bad leg from an accident and a bullet lodged in his chest from an assassin's attempt, he was still trying to recapture his "Crowded Hour." With the U.S on the verge of joining The Great War, Roosevelt wanted nothing more than to make that one last charge up the hill and recapture his former glory or, go out in a blaze of glory. As always Hazelgrove transports us back in time and takes us along on T.R's last ride. Hop on!
Former president Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919. He was 60 years old. Author William Hazelgrove, in his new book about Roosevelt, chose to focus mostly on the last two years of TR's life. It's titled "The Last Charge of the Rough Rider," and it's the focus of this week's podcast. Mr. Hazelgrove takes us through TR's feud with President Woodrow Wilson over wanting to create another Rough Rider soldier regiment to fight in Europe. Wilson turned him down in spite of the fact that both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives had approved Roosevelt's request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former president Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919. He was 60 years old. Author William Hazelgrove, in his new book about Roosevelt, chose to focus mostly on the last two years of TR's life. It's titled "The Last Charge of the Rough Rider," and it's the focus of this week's podcast. Mr. Hazelgrove takes us through TR's feud with President Woodrow Wilson over wanting to create another Rough Rider soldier regiment to fight in Europe. Wilson turned him down in spite of the fact that both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives had approved Roosevelt's request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Our American Stories, on April 18th, 1912, New York Harbor was packed with reporters, onlookers, and family members of those who had been on the RMS Titanic who didn't know whether or not their loved ones had made it. All of them were waiting on the Carpathia, a ship that had mattered very little up to this point. At the front of the crowd was Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of radio and founder of the Marconi Company. On board was his surviving wireless operator-Harold Bride. William Hazelgrove, author of One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic tells the story of both men and the technology that helped save over 700 people. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Great Gatsby has sold 25 million copies worldwide and sells 500,000 copies annually. The book has been made into three movies and produced for the theatre. It is considered the Greatest American Novel ever written. Yet, the story of how The Great Gatsby was written has not been told except as embedded chapters of much larger biographies. This story is one of heartbreak, infidelity, struggle, alcoholism, financial hardship, and one man's perseverance to be faithful to the raw diamond of his talent in circumstances that would have crushed others.The story of the writing of The Great Gatsby is a story in itself. Fitzgerald had descended into an alcoholic run of parties on Great Neck, New York, where he and Zelda had taken a home. His main source of income was writing for the “slicks,” or magazines of the day, the main source being the Saturday Evening Post, where Fitzgerald's name on a story got him as much as $4,000. Then on May 1, 1924, he, Zelda, and baby daughter Scottie quietly slipped away from New York on a “dry” steamer to France, the writer in search of sobriety, sanity, and his muse, resulting in the publication of The Great Gatsby a year later.To tell this fascinating story is today's guest, William Hazelgrove, author of “Writing Gatsby: The Real Story of the Writing of the Greatest American Novel.”
William Hazelgrove – Writing Gatsby: The real story of the writing of the greatest American novel...with TRE's Selina MacKenzie
The Great Gatsby is one of the most famous novels of all time, but who is the mastermind behind it? Best-selling author William Hazelgrove walks us through the story of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man who wrote Gatsby. It's a story of love, alcoholism, the roaring twenties, and tragedy that Hazelgrove explores in his new book, Writing Gatsby. HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Tune In
BK and Shane go head to head for the Halloween Game-Showey crown! One of the rarest coins in the world is about to hit auction and could go for over a million dollars. Why? Stephen Lloyd, a Specialist in Islamic Coins, tells us the incredible history behind the coin, why we collect coins, and what makes an ancient coin so different from the money we use today. The Great Gatsby is one of the most famous novels of all time, but who is the mastermind behind it? Best-selling author William Hazelgrove walks us through the story of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man who wrote Gatsby. It's a story of love, alcoholism, the roaring twenties, and tragedy that Hazelgrove explores in his new book, Writing Gatsby. HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Tune In
October 24th - William Hazelgrove, Michael Starr, Henry Simmons
Retired KCPD Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews William Hazelgrove, the author of Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair. He learns that this World's Fair was one of the critical reasons the government created the... The post Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair appeared first on Gangland Wire.
In this interview Matt Crawford speaks with author William Hazelgrove about his book, Writing Gatsby. We all know the novel, The Great Gatsby. We have all had to read it and one point in time in school. What most of us don't know is that it was a huge flop when published and F. Scott Fitzgerald died broke. Hazelgrove as always finds a story we think we know and turns it upside down. How did The Great Gatsby go from being a dud in 1925 to selling 500,000 copies a year and having multiple movies based on it? Read the book and find out folks!
William Hazelgrove discusses the life of Cassie Chadwick during the Gilded Age.
On this episode of Our American Stories, William Hazelgrove, author of One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanictells the story of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of radio and founder of the Marconi Company, as well as his surviving wireless operator-Harold Bride and how both men and their technology helped save over 700 people. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RUOK with being bald? We learn more about the incredible story of the Titanic from author William Hazelgrove. He tells us how wireless connections saved hundreds as the ship sank. On the Millenial on the Radio Ryan tells us about his new Wavey Baby Shoes, and he makes the sound again, they make him taller. HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Curiouscast.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
William Hazelgrove has written over twenty books including, Madam President: the Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson and Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair. Today we'll be talking about his most recent title, Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick which is published by Rowman & Littlefield.
The story of the most famous shipwreck in history, the Titanic, is not complete without Bill Hazelgrove's book, "One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic." The basics of the crash into the iceberg are well known. The heart-wrenching details of the half-full lifeboats and the frigid waters are enough to make anyone feel for the victims and their families. But Hazelgrove explains how they all could have been saved, and the missteps that led the nearby boats to shy away from getting involved to save the doomed passengers. He also explains what a certain movie got right... and wrong... about the events on board. The story of the RMS Titanic has been irresistible for over a century, and finally, we have a full picture of why so many were doomed to an unnecessary death.His website can be found at williamhazelgrove.comHe is on social media at twitter.com/rocketman46Support our show at patreon.com/axelbankhistory**A portion of every contribution is given to a charity for children's literacy**"Axelbank Reports History and Today" can be found on social media at twitter.com/axelbankhistoryinstagram.com/axelbankhistoryfacebook.com/axelbankhistory
“Titanic's fate was not preordained, it was ordained by the failings of men in critical moments.” I'm Mark Martin with "Martin's Must Reads" and William Hazelgrove separates fact from fiction, reality from myth in his book One Hundred and Sixty Minutes, The Race to Save the RMS Titanic.
William Hazelgrove - Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick... with Hannah Murray
Of all the self-made millionaires of the Gilded Age (and there were many, such as John Rockefeller, son of a literal snake oil salesman who became the world's first billionaire), nobody can rival bootstrapping tenacity of Cassie Chadwick. She was a drifter from Canada who set herself up as wife of a rich doctor in Cleveland before moving on to a much bigger con involving the richest man in the world, Andrew Carnegie. With little education, no financial training, and at a time when women didn't even have the vote, Cassie Chadwick (Elizabeth Bigley) moved up the chain of bankers, getting each banker to loan her more than the one before telling each one a simple lie, she was none other than the illegitimate daughter of Carnegie and she was due to inherit his entire fortune. By the time the police caught up to her she had wrecked the banking system of Cleveland, sending one unfortunate banker to his grave and causing the collapse of a major bank. When the trial was held it was a media event that pushed the trial of Teddy Roosevelt off the front pages with a climactic moment when Andrew Carnegie appeared to face his accuser. Cassie was eventually convicted but not before taking others with her and leaving a legacy as the biggest con woman in the United States only to be eclipsed by Charles Ponzi.Today's guest is William Hazelgrove, author of the book Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick. We explore the excesses of this age, and the very thin line between radical reinvention and outright deception.
March 21st - William Hazelgrove
William Hazelgrove, the national bestselling author of ten novels and seven nonfiction titles, has another new book: ‘Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick’. John and William discuss his new book, the time of the Gilded Age, and a few other fun stories along the way. Check out William’s website here […]
Matt Crawford speaks with author William Hazelgrove about his book, Greed in the Gilded Age. Deemed the crime of the century in 1904 this is the story of the ultimate con. Claiming to be the illegitimate daughter of the robber baron Andrew Carnegie, Chadwick used greed, avarice and male chauvinism to dupe multiple banks into lending her millions of dollars. With nothing more than a forged promissory note and psychological manipulation this young woman played educated and learned men to achieve her decadent lifestyle. When caught Carnegie himself would have to grace the court with his presence, was this young woman his daughter after all? An unbelievable and rapturous read, this is another difficult one to put down. https://www.williamhazelgrove.com/
In this, my first book-centered episode, I chat with best-selling author William Hazelgrove about his book One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic, which unpacks and challenges a lot of the long-standing mythologies surrounding the ship's history. Using interwoven stories of wireless operators, rescue efforts of nearby ships, and the motivations and actions of those faced with decisions that tragic night, Hazelgrove's work brings a fresh perspective to very old questions. Order a copy here: https://www.bookpeople.com/book/9781633886971William Hazelgrove's website is here: https://www.williamhazelgrove.comContact me...by Email: unsinkablepod@gmail.comon Insta: UnsinkablePodon Twitter: UnsinkablePodconsider supporting the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unsinkablepod
Joining WRFH's Abigail Snyder is William Hazelgrove. Hear him talk about his newest book, Morristown: The Darkest Winter of the Revolutionary War and the Plot to Kidnap George Washington. For more, you can visit his website at www.williamhazelgrove.com.
Best-selling author William Hazelgrove returns to the John Landecker show to discuss his latest foray into untold history, ‘Morristown: The Darkest Winter of the Revolutionary War and the Plot to Kidnap George Washington’.
Author William Hazelgrove about his book Morristown: The Darkest Winter of the Revolutionary War and the Plot to Kidnap George Washington. Valley Forge is often looked at as the worst winter of the Revolutionary War and while many did die, it was not because of the weather. Morristown details the harshest winter on record and the conditions our troops had to withstand. All while Britain plotted to kidnap Washington and end the war. A great winter read that is sure to warm you up.
109 years, many books, and a two billion dollar movie later, historians continue to find new facts about the sinking of the RMS Titanic. WBBM's resident Titanic geek Rob Hart talks to the author of a new book who claims that the sinking of the Titanic was the first breaking news event that people could follow in real time.
WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined in studio by writer William Hazelgrove, to talk about his most recent book One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the HMS Titanic. You can buy William’s book here. Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan
Author William Hazelgrove joins WRFH's Flanagan Anderson to discuss the recent book. One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race To Save The Titanic has a simple thesis: Everyone on the Titanic could have been saved. Behind this are two wireless operators, Jack Phillips and Harold Bride, who let the world know the Titanic was sinking by tapping SOS and CQD even as the water sloshed around their ankles. The sad truth is that human failing would be behind the death of over 1500 people in the icy Atlantic. From 09/28/21.
WILLIAM HAZELGROVE – ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY MINUTES... with TRE´s Giles Brown
In this interview Matt Crawford speaks with author William Hazelgrove about his book, One Hundred and Sixty Minutes. Hazelgrove does it again, he tackles a subject that is well known and turns the mythology on its head. We all think we know the story of the RMS Titanic, the hubris, the iceberg and the lack of lifeboats. However, Hazelgrove finds the real story and that is the simple fact that almost everyone on board could have been saved. Two ships within ten miles and ample time to mount a rescue witnessed the sinking but did nothing. Why? Listen and read to find out.
Bestselling author William Hazelgrove returns to the John Landecker Show to discuss his latest book, One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic. Hazelgrove reveals the real life heroism and incompetence that shaped the story of that fateful night.
William Hazelgrove shares the key role Edith Wilson had after her husband suffered a debilitating stroke in office. Historian Brenda Wineapple takes us back to the first American presidential impeachment.
William Hazelgrove shares the key role Edith Wilson had after her husband suffered a debilitating stroke in office. Historian Brenda Wineapple takes us back to the first American presidential impeachment.
She would be arrested six times in one day for indecency. She would be immortalized in the final scene of The Right Stuff, cartoons, popular culture, and live on as the iconic symbol of the Chicago World’s Fair of 1933. She would pave the way for every sex symbol to follow from Marilyn Monroe to Lady Gaga. She would die penniless and in debt. In the end, Sammy Davis Jr. would write her a $10,000 check when she had nothing left. Her name was Sally Rand. Until now, there has not been a biography of Sally Rand. Today's guest, William Hazelgrove, has set out to follow her life in his new book "Sally Rand: American Sex Symbol."You can draw a line from her to Lana Turner, Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch, Ann Margret, Madonna, and Lady Gaga. She broke the mold in 1933, by proclaiming the female body as something beautiful and taking it out of the strip club with her ethereal fan dance. She was a poor girl from the Ozarks who ran away with a carnival, then joined the circus, and finally made it to Hollywood where Cecil B Demille set her on the road to fame with silent movies. When the talkies came her career collapsed, and she ended up in Chicago, broke, sleeping in alleys. Two ostrich feathers in a second-hand store rescued her from obscurity.Overall, Sally Rand is a testament to endless resourcefulness, tenacity, and never giving up.
Author William Hazelgrove joined us to talk about his book, "Henry Knox's Noble Train: The Story of a Boston Bookseller's Heroic Expedition That Saved the American Revolution." Knox was an extraordinary figure in the war who did the impossible to make victory possible. You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Henry-Knoxs-Noble-Train-Booksellers/dp/163388614X Audiobook is now available, too. Find out more about William Hazelgrove's other excellent books here: https://williamhazelgrove.com/ If you're wondering why Alice disappeared for a good chunk of the podcast, our two year-old was harassing us. Follow the show on Twitter: @burnbarrelpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnbarrelpodcast Subscribe to Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel on YouTube You can buy Burn Barrel podcast stuff at: shop.burnbarrelpodcast.com Email us: burnbarrelpodcast@gmail.com Follow on Parler: @burnbarrelpodcast Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomshattuck You can follow Alice too: @aliceshattuck More Tom stuff at www.tomshattuck.com Tom's "Insta" as the zoomers say: www.instagram.com/calvincaspian/ The opening theme music is called Divine Intervention by Matthew Sweet. The closing theme music to this podcast C'est La Vie by Derek Clegg. Excelsior
Author William Hazelgrove joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book, “Sally Rand: American Sex Symbol” (Lyons Press) on the iconic symbol that was Sally Rand.
She would appear in more than thirty films and be named after a Road Atlas by Cecil B Demille. A football play would be named after her. She would appear on To Tell the Truth. She would be arrested six times in one day for indecency. She would be immortalized in the final scene of The Right Stuff, cartoons, popular culture, and live on as the iconic symbol of the Chicago World’s Fair of 1933. She would pave the way for every sex symbol to follow from Marilyn Monroe to Lady Gaga. She would die penniless and in debt. In the end, Sammy Davis Jr. would write her a $10,000 check when she had nothing left. Her name was Sally Rand. William Hazelgrove talks with WRFH about his new book. From 11/23/20
In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with author William Hazelgrove about his book, Sally Rand: American Sex Symbol. This is the amazing story of a girl who runs away with the circus at fifteen and ends up crashing the 1933 Chicago World's Fair naked on the back of a horse. A nude performance with Ostrich feathers would follow and define Sally's life in both good and bad ways. Listen in and then read this lovely book to learn how Sally became America's first sex symbol.
William Hazelgrove tells the story of Henry Knox, lesser known hero of the Revolutionary War, who made his mark by retrieving cannons from Fort Ticonderoga. Alexis Coe gives her take on the life of George Washington. Nick Bunker delves into the the rise of Benjamin Franklin.
An interview with William Hazelgrove, author of "Sally Rand: American Sex Symbol." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-junot-files/support
William Hazelgrove tells the story of Henry Knox, lesser known hero of the Revolutionary War who made his mark by retrieving canons from Fort Ticonderoga. Alexis Coe gives her take on the life of George Washington. Nick Bunker delves into the the rise of Benjamin Franklin.
Author William Hazelgrove is on with WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book, “Henry Knox’s Noble Train: The Story of a Boston Bookseller’s Heroic Expedition That Saved the American Revolution.” To purchase his works or to learn more about this fantastic author, you can visit William’s website www.williamhazelgrove.com.
During the brutal winter of 1775-1776, an untested Boston bookseller named Henry Knox commandeered an oxen train hauling sixty tons of cannons and other artillery from Fort Ticonderoga near the Canadian border. He and his men journeyed some three hundred miles south and east over frozen, often-treacherous terrain to supply George Washington for his attack of British troops occupying Boston. The result was the British surrender of Boston and the first major victory for the Colonial Army. William Hazelgrove, author of “Henry Knox’s Noble Train,” joins us today to discuss one of the great stories of the American Revolution, still little known by comparison with the more famous battles of Concord, Lexington, and Bunker Hill. At this time, the ragtag American rebels were in a desperate situation. Washington's army was withering away from desertion and expiring enlistments. Typhoid fever, typhus, and dysentery were taking a terrible toll. There was little hope of dislodging British General Howe and his 20,000 British troops in Boston--until Henry Knox arrived with his supply convoy of heavy armaments. Firing down on the city from the surrounding Dorchester Heights, these weapons created a decisive turning point. An act of near desperation fueled by courage, daring, and sheer tenacity led to a tremendous victory for the cause of independence.
The inspiring story of a little-known hero's pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. During the brutal winter of 1775-1776, an untested Boston bookseller named Henry Knox commandeered an oxen train hauling sixty tons of cannons and other artillery from Fort Ticonderoga near the Canadian border. From 05/12/20.
Henry Knox commanded the Continental Army’s artillery, founded the academy that became West Point, and went on to become the first Secretary of War for the new United States. Before any of that, though, he was a young man in Boston. He was a Whig sympathizer who was in love with the daughter of a Tory, and he owned a bookstore frequented by both sides. Young Henry Knox was catapulted to prominence after one nearly unbelievable feat: bringing 60 tons of heavy artillery 300 miles through the New England wilderness in the dead of winter, from Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York to Cambridge. William Hazelgrove joins us on the show this week to describe how Knox accomplished this nearly impossible task. He’ll also tell us about his new book Henry Knox’s Noble Train: The Story of a Boston Bookseller’s Heroic Expedition That Saved the American Revolution, which comes out this week. Full show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/184 Support us: http://patreon.com/HUBhistory
In this episode, Matt Crawford speaks with author William Hazelgrove about his new book Henry Knox's Noble Train. Hazelgrove traces Knox's unbelievable journey from a Boston bookseller to an indispensable man of the American Revolution. To fight the British in Boston Washington needed artillery that was over 300 miles away in Fort Ticonderoga and he needed it fast. Who could move over 60 tons of canon in winter through some of the harshest terrains? Of course! A Boston bookseller with no military experience. This is an unbelievable tale and it is riveting. I hope you will all listen, buy and read the book, it is one of the best I've read in a long time.
Matt Walsh - a writer, speaker, author, and one of the religious Right’s most influential young voices. https://www.dailywire.com/authors/matt-walsh Catherine Mars - certified education consultant Andrew Yang - a U.S. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, entrepreneur, attorney, philanthropist, and founder of Venture for America. William Hazelgrove - bestselling author of eight novels, including his latest: “Forging a President: How the Wild West Created Teddy Roosevelt” https://www.amazon.com/Forging-President-Created-Teddy-Roosevelt/dp/1621574768 Tom Pyle - President for institute for energy research Colin Hanna - is the President of Let Freedom Ring Paul Kengor - Executive Director, The Center for Vision & Values and political science professor at Grove City College, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and NYTimes bestselling author of several books including the recently UPDATED “Dupes: How America’s Adversaries Have Manipulated Progressives for a Century” https://www.amazon.com/Dupes-Americas-Adversaries-Manipulated-Progressives/dp/1935191756
Most of us have grown up thinking that Elliot Ness and his famed "Untouchables" were the crimefighters who brought down the notorious Al Capone in Chicago. But instead, it was a group of millionaire businessmen called the "Secret Six" who were the real reason for the Capone Outfit's demise. In his book "Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago", my guest, William Hazelgrove, makes the argument that in order for the city to successfully host their second World's Fair, they had to take out Al Capone first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did two brothers who never left home, were high-school dropouts, and made a living as bicycle mechanics figure out the secret of manned flight? The story goes that Wilbur and Orville Wright were an inseparable duo that were equally responsible for developing the theory of aeronautics and translating it into the first workable airplane. Today's guest William Hazelgrove argues that it was Wilbur Wright who designed the first successful airplane, not Orville. He shows that, while Orville's role was important, he generally followed his brother's lead and assisted with the mechanical details to make Wilbur's vision a reality.
In this episode Matt Crawford speaks with author William Hazelgrove about his new book, Wright Brothers, Wrong Story: How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight. A book that turns history on its head and tells the true story of the relationship between the Wright brothers and flight. An astounding read that unequivocally proves Wilbur was the mastermind behind flight. You will not want to put this book down.
William Hazelgrove, David Gold, Dr. Michael T. Hutchins, Dr. Jay Richards, Ron Schneider
William Hazelgrove is a Chicago author of many novels and nonfiction books, and is a frequent and popular speaker here at the Library. Bill is currently working on a movie for PBS based his book, Madame President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson. Join us to hear about the downfall of Al Capone and the 1933 Chicago Fair, Edith Wilson as the first female president, and Bill's upcoming book, Wright Brothers, Wrong Story, about the Wright Brothers, out December 4th. Find out more about Bill though his website, williamhazelgrove.com, or check out his books here at the Library. And join us for Bill's next presentation at the Library on January 24th, 7:00 pm. He will be talking about his new book, Wright Brothers, Wrong Story. Registration for this program (and all our Winter programs) opens on Wednesday, November 14th. We welcome your comments and feedback--please send to: podcast@deerfieldlibrary.org. More info at: http://deerfieldlibrary.org/podcast Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest
In this episode of TheCuriousMansPodcast I interview author William Hazelgrove. William is the author of the book: Madam President which is about Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith. This is the unbelievable true story of how after a debilitating stroke Woodrow Wilson was left incapacitated and his wife Edith essentially ran the country. All this starting in a time when women couldn't vote.
Teddy Roosevelt wasn’t born as the rough riding, big-game-hunting, Amazon-exploring legend that America has come to love. So how did he become the larger-than- life character portrayed in history books? He was forged by the last vestige of the Wild West—the Badlands of the Dakota Territory. Yet this side of one of America’s most popular presidents has mostly gone unexploredIn this episode I talked with William Hazelgrove, author of the book Forging a President: How the Wild West Created Teddy Roosevelt. Roosevelt once stated, “I have always said I would not have been president had it not been for my experience in North Dakota.”Faced with tremendous heartbreak and extreme adversity, Roosevelt headed West for comfort and healing. Little did he know that the ways of trappers and thieves would create his bombastic personality, and later lead him to run for president of the United States.
This week, we will talk about the latest healthcare plan offering by the Republicans. The tax cut plan is also on the table; as are the results of the budget bill vote taking place Friday. We will talk with author, David Schoenbrod and his new book 'DC CONFIDENTIAL: INSIDE THE FIVE TRICKS OF WASHINGTON.' Also scheduled is William Hazelgrove, author of 'FORGING A PRESIDENT: HOW THE WILD WEST CREATED TEDDY ROOSEVELT.' Looking forward to your call too this Sunday at 1pm on AM 740 KVOR!
In The Past Lane - The Podcast About History and Why It Matters
This week, as the Democratic National Convention prepares to make history by nominating a woman for the presidency, In The Past Lane takes a close look at women who have sought the nation’s highest office. Here’s the lineup: 1) First, I bring you a short segment on a curious voting controversy that few people have ever heard of. 2) Next, I speak with historian Ellen Fitzpatrick about her terrific new book, The Highest Glass Ceiling: Women’s Quest for the American Presidency. 3) Finally, I speak with William Hazelgrove, author of a forthcoming book, Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson. Wait, does that mean the United States already had a woman president? Listen and learn! Show page with credits etc
William Hazelgrove is the best selling author of four novels, Ripples, Tobacco Sticks Mica Highways and his latest Rocket Man. Rocket Man isbased on the American Dream turned upside down. It was actually written in the attic of Ernest Hemingway in Oak Park. The Hemingway Foundation gave him permission