Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/great-men-back-then Great Men Back Then highlights great people in American history and shares their stories. © 2025 Lauren Scott 2a65a1e5-81fd-5837-9ea0-90e38f148dc9 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:35:55 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:42:09 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/_pWjLDY7ztDv1-JwJkdZQX4FLX0AYAyCIk_dBIYM_YE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM0MDcyLzE3MDY5/MDc3MDUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Lauren Scott Great Men Back Then highlights great people in American history and shares their stories. Great Men Back Then highlights great people in American history and shares their stories.. Lauren Scott No No 3 3 54 54 Great Men Back Then: Cincinnatus full b9c95024-5ba2-474e-a839-c8e11b65bc76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b610291 Cincinnatus was an upstanding Roman statesman. Although he was Roman, he inspired many Americans, perhaps even George Washington. Tune in to learn why Washington is known as the "Second Cincinnatus." 

]]> Cincinnatus was an upstanding Roman statesman. Although he was Roman, he inspired many Americans, perhaps even George Washington. Tune in to learn why Washington is known as the "Second Cincinnatus." 

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:51:27 -0400 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 306 Cincinnatus was an upstanding Roman statesman. Although he was Roman, he inspired many Americans, perhaps even George Washington. Tune in to learn why Washington is known as the "Second Cincinnatus." 

]]> No 3 3 53 53 Great Men Back Then: T.S. Eliot full e0e1ce77-5b06-46d2-8552-20b4de4dc585 https://share.transistor.fm/s/445a3ea9 T.S. Eliot wrote many serious poems, but he also loved cats. He even wrote about cats. Listen as we read one of Eliot's most beloved poems, "Macavity the Mystery Cat." 

]]> T.S. Eliot wrote many serious poems, but he also loved cats. He even wrote about cats. Listen as we read one of Eliot's most beloved poems, "Macavity the Mystery Cat." 

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:50:46 -0400 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 T.S. Eliot wrote many serious poems, but he also loved cats. He even wrote about cats. Listen as we read one of Eliot's most beloved poems, "Macavity the Mystery Cat." 

]]> No 3 3 52 52 Great Men Back Then: Harrison Ruffin Tyler full 83a448cb-6876-4a1d-bb45-90fb2ad40e21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d04a80f Did you know the grandson of the 10th president of the United States is still alive? Listen to learn more about him. 

]]> Did you know the grandson of the 10th president of the United States is still alive? Listen to learn more about him. 

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:50:18 -0400 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 306 Did you know the grandson of the 10th president of the United States is still alive? Listen to learn more about him. 

]]> No 3 3 51 51 Great Men Back Then: Hamilton Fish III full 64a2098f-551d-4dc9-bb98-7167c074ce6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/156fa164 Hamilton Fish III commanded the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I. He carried on the legacy of his great-grandfather by fighting for civil rights. 

]]> Hamilton Fish III commanded the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I. He carried on the legacy of his great-grandfather by fighting for civil rights. 

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:49:40 -0400 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 Hamilton Fish III commanded the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I. He carried on the legacy of his great-grandfather by fighting for civil rights. 

]]> No 3 3 50 50 Great Men Back Then: Hamilton Fish full b4cd2c12-97b8-4fe0-979e-4d747cffb43f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29bd867 Hamilton Fish was Ulysses S. Grant's most trusted advisor. Listen to learn more of his significance in relation to Grant's presidency and American civil rights. 

]]> Hamilton Fish was Ulysses S. Grant's most trusted advisor. Listen to learn more of his significance in relation to Grant's presidency and American civil rights. 

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:48:53 -0400 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 Hamilton Fish was Ulysses S. Grant's most trusted advisor. Listen to learn more of his significance in relation to Grant's presidency and American civil rights. 

]]> No 3 3 49 49 Great Men Back Then: Grover Cleveland full b908bfd9-4310-4620-a46b-57789af48e12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/749fc6f2 Grover Cleveland is the only United States president to serve two terms non-consecutively. Listen to learn more of his policies and personal life.

]]> Grover Cleveland is the only United States president to serve two terms non-consecutively. Listen to learn more of his policies and personal life.

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:25:35 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 Grover Cleveland is the only United States president to serve two terms non-consecutively. Listen to learn more of his policies and personal life.

]]> No 3 3 48 48 Great Men Back Then: Emily Dickinson full 53edb565-d787-4560-8294-c3adf6ab3e8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/49f0c522 Emily Dickinson, although one of America's most influential poets, only published about 10 poems while living. The other roughly 1,800 poems were discovered after she died. Listen to learn more of her life and influence. 

]]> Emily Dickinson, although one of America's most influential poets, only published about 10 poems while living. The other roughly 1,800 poems were discovered after she died. Listen to learn more of her life and influence. 

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:24:39 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 306 Emily Dickinson, although one of America's most influential poets, only published about 10 poems while living. The other roughly 1,800 poems were discovered after she died. Listen to learn more of her life and influence. 

]]> No 3 3 46 46 Great Men Back Then: Sitting Bull full 2ef0abd7-f003-42a6-a3ba-bd2b4629c162 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d72e0d5a Sitting Bull was the leader of the Lakota tribe. Listen to learn why he was beloved by many Americans. 

]]> Sitting Bull was the leader of the Lakota tribe. Listen to learn why he was beloved by many Americans. 

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:40:30 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 306 Sitting Bull was the leader of the Lakota tribe. Listen to learn why he was beloved by many Americans. 

]]> No 3 3 45 45 Great Men Back Then: George Strait full 827369bd-f39e-4673-b4cd-f9f808eb8cb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b671b179 George Strait is one of the most successful singers in American history. Listen to learn more about his success, his childhood, and his family. 

]]> George Strait is one of the most successful singers in American history. Listen to learn more about his success, his childhood, and his family. 

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:38:23 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 George Strait is one of the most successful singers in American history. Listen to learn more about his success, his childhood, and his family. 

]]> No 3 3 44 44 Great Men Back Then: Frank Sinatra full 6f8070dd-377b-4b84-a75c-5f960cee9bc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56146356 Frank Sinatra is one of the most well-known singers in American history. Listen to find out how he started his music career and enjoy a classic Sinatra Christmas song. 

]]> Frank Sinatra is one of the most well-known singers in American history. Listen to find out how he started his music career and enjoy a classic Sinatra Christmas song. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:47:20 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 311 Frank Sinatra is one of the most well-known singers in American history. Listen to find out how he started his music career and enjoy a classic Sinatra Christmas song. 

]]> No 3 3 43 43 Great Men Back Then: Jared Maurice Arter full 4cd0090f-903e-4921-9d02-68abf6b1cb8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e65a8b6 Jared Maurice Arter was the first former slave to attend Hillsdale College. After graduating, he became a pastor and faithful servant to the Lord. Listen to hear more about Arter's unique story. 

]]> Jared Maurice Arter was the first former slave to attend Hillsdale College. After graduating, he became a pastor and faithful servant to the Lord. Listen to hear more about Arter's unique story. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:46:40 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 Jared Maurice Arter was the first former slave to attend Hillsdale College. After graduating, he became a pastor and faithful servant to the Lord. Listen to hear more about Arter's unique story. 

]]> No 3 3 42 42 Great Men Back Then: Silent Cal full decf3e5b-d192-40b7-8fcb-e97e169b0458 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6aeb25b5 Calvin Coolidge, better known as "Silent Cal," was the 30th president of the United States. Although he spoke few words, he was one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. Listen to learn more about his wit and leadership. 

]]> Calvin Coolidge, better known as "Silent Cal," was the 30th president of the United States. Although he spoke few words, he was one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. Listen to learn more about his wit and leadership. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:46:09 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 307 Calvin Coolidge, better known as "Silent Cal," was the 30th president of the United States. Although he spoke few words, he was one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. Listen to learn more about his wit and leadership. 

]]> No 3 3 41 41 Great Men Back Then: Edgar Allen Poe full 08285348-9fe5-469d-a919-02c9d195c277 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d5b7993 Edgar Allen Poe was a successful poet despite his unfortunate upbringing. Listen to learn about his mysterious death and his poetry that Americans can't stop reading. 

]]> Edgar Allen Poe was a successful poet despite his unfortunate upbringing. Listen to learn about his mysterious death and his poetry that Americans can't stop reading. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:45:38 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 302 Edgar Allen Poe was a successful poet despite his unfortunate upbringing. Listen to learn about his mysterious death and his poetry that Americans can't stop reading. 

]]> No 3 3 40 40 Great Men Back Then: Walt Whitman full 8d85204f-afe7-452f-8082-50eb12ced2e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1845e0f9 Walt Whitman was an American poet who supported the Union during the Civil War. His actions and poetry reflect patriotism and morality. 

]]> Walt Whitman was an American poet who supported the Union during the Civil War. His actions and poetry reflect patriotism and morality. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:45:01 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 Walt Whitman was an American poet who supported the Union during the Civil War. His actions and poetry reflect patriotism and morality. 

]]> No 3 3 39 39 Great Men Back Then: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein full dad63fc0-abea-45ce-8020-a91719707267 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e11ac773 The reporting done by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein helped uncover crimes that led to the resignation of former president Richard Nixon. You can't talk about the Watergate scandal without mentioning Woodward and Bernstein, so listen to learn more about these two men. 

]]> The reporting done by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein helped uncover crimes that led to the resignation of former president Richard Nixon. You can't talk about the Watergate scandal without mentioning Woodward and Bernstein, so listen to learn more about these two men. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:44:26 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 The reporting done by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein helped uncover crimes that led to the resignation of former president Richard Nixon. You can't talk about the Watergate scandal without mentioning Woodward and Bernstein, so listen to learn more about these two men. 

]]> No 3 3 38 38 Great Men Back Then: Davy Crockett full b8f442af-45c3-4968-ad59-32b4d83148ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed6a6bbf Davy Crockett defended Texas at the Battle of the Alamo. Listen to learn of his bravery. 

]]> Davy Crockett defended Texas at the Battle of the Alamo. Listen to learn of his bravery. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:43:45 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 Davy Crockett defended Texas at the Battle of the Alamo. Listen to learn of his bravery. 

]]> No 3 3 37 37 Great Men Back Then: Harriet Tubman full 4222401a-3b5a-4d2f-9093-a2b4ee5aede2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/002347c8 Harriett Tubman was born a slave but died a free woman. During her lifetime, she not only escaped slavery herself, but helped other enslaved people gain their freedom. Listen to hear about her courage, selflessness, and integrity.

]]> Harriett Tubman was born a slave but died a free woman. During her lifetime, she not only escaped slavery herself, but helped other enslaved people gain their freedom. Listen to hear about her courage, selflessness, and integrity.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:43:14 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 306 Harriett Tubman was born a slave but died a free woman. During her lifetime, she not only escaped slavery herself, but helped other enslaved people gain their freedom. Listen to hear about her courage, selflessness, and integrity.

]]> No 3 3 36 36 Great Men Back Then: Francis Scott Key full 5986c12a-4f91-4879-9f41-246b9e2beb40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb5b661b Everyone knows America's national anthem, but who wrote it? Listen to find out. 

]]> Everyone knows America's national anthem, but who wrote it? Listen to find out. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:42:45 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 305 Everyone knows America's national anthem, but who wrote it? Listen to find out. 

]]> No 3 3 35 35 Great Men Back Then: Flanders Fields full 7c0f0cf6-509e-40d2-a0a5-eeea71198485 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdd4e091 The Americans who fought at Flanders Fields displayed tremendous courage toward the end of World War I. Listen to hear about these honorable men and a poem that was written about Flanders Fields. 

]]> The Americans who fought at Flanders Fields displayed tremendous courage toward the end of World War I. Listen to hear about these honorable men and a poem that was written about Flanders Fields. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:42:08 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 The Americans who fought at Flanders Fields displayed tremendous courage toward the end of World War I. Listen to hear about these honorable men and a poem that was written about Flanders Fields. 

]]> No 3 3 34 34 Great Men Back Then: Ransom Dunn full f36eeed7-515a-4232-9e08-d25d8565748a https://share.transistor.fm/s/894b4c15 Ransom Dunn was vital in Hillsdale College's success in the 1850s. Listen to find out how he and a horse helped Hillsdale. 

]]> Ransom Dunn was vital in Hillsdale College's success in the 1850s. Listen to find out how he and a horse helped Hillsdale. 

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:41:33 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 301 Ransom Dunn was vital in Hillsdale College's success in the 1850s. Listen to find out how he and a horse helped Hillsdale. 

]]> No 3 3 33 33 Great Men Back Then: Ulysses S. Grant (part two) full 808bfa55-316b-4a07-bbed-f51e1bb9d3d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04a57315 U.S. Grant is most remembered for leading all Union forces during the American Civil War. But what most people don't know is that he was driven by duty and always remained humble. Listen to hear about Grant's devotion, humility, and success.

]]> U.S. Grant is most remembered for leading all Union forces during the American Civil War. But what most people don't know is that he was driven by duty and always remained humble. Listen to hear about Grant's devotion, humility, and success.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:41:00 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1350 U.S. Grant is most remembered for leading all Union forces during the American Civil War. But what most people don't know is that he was driven by duty and always remained humble. Listen to hear about Grant's devotion, humility, and success.

]]> No 3 3 32 32 Great Men Back Then: James Patrick Welsh full fb9c9d49-9846-4d3e-877b-e336589b6b01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/613ed313 James Patrick Welsh was a secret service agent for several United States presidents. Listen to this episode to hear his great-granddaughter tell stories about his life.

]]> James Patrick Welsh was a secret service agent for several United States presidents. Listen to this episode to hear his great-granddaughter tell stories about his life.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:40:31 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1261 James Patrick Welsh was a secret service agent for several United States presidents. Listen to this episode to hear his great-granddaughter tell stories about his life.

]]> No 3 3 31 31 Great Men Back Then: Roland Benjamin Armstrong full 1d45a907-d43b-4450-b744-a87da3e4668c https://share.transistor.fm/s/450ebc04 Senior Tracy Wilson joins me today. Tracy tells us about her grandfather who lived through the Great Depression and how that influenced the way her mother was raised.

]]> Senior Tracy Wilson joins me today. Tracy tells us about her grandfather who lived through the Great Depression and how that influenced the way her mother was raised.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:39:57 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1221 Senior Tracy Wilson joins me today. Tracy tells us about her grandfather who lived through the Great Depression and how that influenced the way her mother was raised.

]]> No 3 3 30 30 Great Men Back Then: John Wayne full 0f614fd7-31cf-4271-9573-1abceaa93881 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9a185db You all know John Wayne, but I bet you don't know his real name. I also bet you don't know someone once tried to assassinate him because he promoted anti-communism. Listen to find out more.

]]> You all know John Wayne, but I bet you don't know his real name. I also bet you don't know someone once tried to assassinate him because he promoted anti-communism. Listen to find out more.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:39:14 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1260 You all know John Wayne, but I bet you don't know his real name. I also bet you don't know someone once tried to assassinate him because he promoted anti-communism. Listen to find out more.

]]> No 3 3 29 29 Great Men Back Then: Ray Bradbury full cf15144d-e2b2-47f3-b9c2-f8c0f5ef5943 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40a9909a Ray Bradbury is the author of Fahrenheit 451. The themes in his book embody many things happening in American society today, emphasizing the importance of books and education.

]]> Ray Bradbury is the author of Fahrenheit 451. The themes in his book embody many things happening in American society today, emphasizing the importance of books and education.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:38:44 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Ray Bradbury is the author of Fahrenheit 451. The themes in his book embody many things happening in American society today, emphasizing the importance of books and education.

]]> No 3 3 28 28 Great Men Back Then: Abraham Lincoln Part 2 full 75dfd15f-1820-42f7-81a7-ba774f4f1bd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc15b265 Abraham Lincoln is known for being the president who freed the slaves in America. But he was also a man who went through deep struggles and depression. Despite the hardships, he managed to live a successful life.

]]> Abraham Lincoln is known for being the president who freed the slaves in America. But he was also a man who went through deep struggles and depression. Despite the hardships, he managed to live a successful life.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:38:12 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1344 Abraham Lincoln is known for being the president who freed the slaves in America. But he was also a man who went through deep struggles and depression. Despite the hardships, he managed to live a successful life.

]]> No 3 3 27 27 Great Men Back Then: Paul Harvey pt. 2 full 82874271-194c-4da9-8b03-281630fea873 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a33f15b2 Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. In this episode we will hear the voice of Harvey read a few of his most famous radio segments.

]]> Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. In this episode we will hear the voice of Harvey read a few of his most famous radio segments.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:37:35 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1350 Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. In this episode we will hear the voice of Harvey read a few of his most famous radio segments.

]]> No 3 3 26 26 Great Men Back Then: Paul Harvey full 258b07db-4f7f-40c1-a50f-0831d5f16262 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f869285 Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He is most well known for his "rest of the story" segments, which we will be focusing on in this episode.

]]> Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He is most well known for his "rest of the story" segments, which we will be focusing on in this episode.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:36:56 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1262 Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He is most well known for his "rest of the story" segments, which we will be focusing on in this episode.

]]> No 3 3 25 25 Great Men Back Then: Elizebeth Smith Friedman pt. 2 full fd0d600f-e36d-4325-968d-32b8af107d3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/05c38907 Friedman was a codebreaker in both world wars and got her start at Hillsdale College. Her education at Hillsdale was crucial for her success as a codebreaker.

]]> Friedman was a codebreaker in both world wars and got her start at Hillsdale College. Her education at Hillsdale was crucial for her success as a codebreaker.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:36:23 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1258 Friedman was a codebreaker in both world wars and got her start at Hillsdale College. Her education at Hillsdale was crucial for her success as a codebreaker.

]]> No 3 3 24 24 Great Men Back Then: Judson Van Deventer full f25bcee3-2ccd-4048-9416-3e76348d168b https://share.transistor.fm/s/09bc5c53 Judson Van Deventer is a former Hillsdale College student who wrote the worldwide-famous hymn, "I Surrender All."

]]> Judson Van Deventer is a former Hillsdale College student who wrote the worldwide-famous hymn, "I Surrender All."

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:35:49 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1319 Judson Van Deventer is a former Hillsdale College student who wrote the worldwide-famous hymn, "I Surrender All."

]]> No 3 3 23 23 Great Men Back Then: Will Carleton full d3d6a578-28ab-4918-a9f3-1e7a52fceaa4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8913a89 Will Carleton is the most famous graduate of Hillsdale College known for his poetry.

]]> Will Carleton is the most famous graduate of Hillsdale College known for his poetry.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:35:12 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Will Carleton is the most famous graduate of Hillsdale College known for his poetry.

]]> No 3 3 22 22 Great Men Back Then: Robert Frost full 4f4adf59-71f2-4fef-a921-1fc428034bda https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ac4338b Robert Frost was an American poet who influenced the world of poetry immensely. He persevered through hardships even though he had a tragic childhood.

]]> Robert Frost was an American poet who influenced the world of poetry immensely. He persevered through hardships even though he had a tragic childhood.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:34:38 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1320 Robert Frost was an American poet who influenced the world of poetry immensely. He persevered through hardships even though he had a tragic childhood.

]]> No 3 3 21 21 Great Men Back Then: Wendell Berry full bad50ca1-2e2c-444d-82f7-f44881d8ca33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/722256ad Wendell Berry is an American poet, essayist, author, and farmer.

]]> Wendell Berry is an American poet, essayist, author, and farmer.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:34:01 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Wendell Berry is an American poet, essayist, author, and farmer.

]]> No 3 3 20 20 Great Men Back Then: William Friedman full 3da86b06-596a-47da-8622-b048975102a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02d7bfa8 William Friedman helped decipher enemy codes in both world wars. He is recognized for his work in establishing codebreaking as a revolutionary science.

]]> William Friedman helped decipher enemy codes in both world wars. He is recognized for his work in establishing codebreaking as a revolutionary science.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:33:24 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 William Friedman helped decipher enemy codes in both world wars. He is recognized for his work in establishing codebreaking as a revolutionary science.

]]> No 3 3 19 19 Great Men Back Then: Alfred Lord Tennyson full 1823b845-96c2-4ea8-a733-eb22a28462d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbe1e49a Listen to hear stories about Tennyson's childhood and a recitation of one of his poems, "In Memoriam"

]]> Listen to hear stories about Tennyson's childhood and a recitation of one of his poems, "In Memoriam"

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:32:22 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Listen to hear stories about Tennyson's childhood and a recitation of one of his poems, "In Memoriam"

]]> No 3 3 18 18 Great Men Back Then: Gerald Ford full 34856e9e-0c91-47f7-89f5-04ab7e158186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3939677a Gerald Ford was the 38th president of the United States. But perhaps one of his greatest accomplishments was achieved before he entered the White House. When he was a college student he maintained impeccable character, all while standing up for what is right. The 1934 Georgia Tech-Michigan football game is a perfect example of the man Ford was.

]]> Gerald Ford was the 38th president of the United States. But perhaps one of his greatest accomplishments was achieved before he entered the White House. When he was a college student he maintained impeccable character, all while standing up for what is right. The 1934 Georgia Tech-Michigan football game is a perfect example of the man Ford was.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:31:50 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1261 Gerald Ford was the 38th president of the United States. But perhaps one of his greatest accomplishments was achieved before he entered the White House. When he was a college student he maintained impeccable character, all while standing up for what is right. The 1934 Georgia Tech-Michigan football game is a perfect example of the man Ford was.

]]> No 3 3 17 17 Great Men Back Then: Elizebeth Smith Friedman full 2d2a2fcd-b7e7-427d-950a-6fd13a325ba1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32a9d5f0 Hillsdale College's most successful alumna and one of America's greatest heroes, yet no one knows her name. Elizebeth Friedman was a codebreaker in World War I and World War II and she paved the way of codebreaking in the United States. She deserves to be honored.

]]> Hillsdale College's most successful alumna and one of America's greatest heroes, yet no one knows her name. Elizebeth Friedman was a codebreaker in World War I and World War II and she paved the way of codebreaking in the United States. She deserves to be honored.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:31:18 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1320 Hillsdale College's most successful alumna and one of America's greatest heroes, yet no one knows her name. Elizebeth Friedman was a codebreaker in World War I and World War II and she paved the way of codebreaking in the United States. She deserves to be honored.

]]> No 3 3 16 16 Great Men Back Then: Winston Churchill full bf1b7b06-2a60-49ef-b787-d304f2e25ba5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c33a531 Although Winston Churchill was not a born citizen of the United States, he had a very big impact on the nation.

]]> Although Winston Churchill was not a born citizen of the United States, he had a very big impact on the nation.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:30:37 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1301 Although Winston Churchill was not a born citizen of the United States, he had a very big impact on the nation.

]]> No 3 3 15 15 Great Men Back Then: Jimmy Stewart full a2ec5065-cb43-44bf-b8e0-2d18ba67a477 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7cdc4a6 Jimmy Stewart was an American actor who gained much fame in the 1930's. But when he left his celebrity life to fight in World War II, he would forever be a changed man.

]]> Jimmy Stewart was an American actor who gained much fame in the 1930's. But when he left his celebrity life to fight in World War II, he would forever be a changed man.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:29:50 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Jimmy Stewart was an American actor who gained much fame in the 1930's. But when he left his celebrity life to fight in World War II, he would forever be a changed man.

]]> No 3 3 14 14 Great Men Back Then: Roy Lefevre Calvert, Jr. full 0338bf75-100f-4804-b032-caa48989609f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cd02aec Dr. Kenneth Calvert, professor of ancient history at Hillsdale College, tells about his father who fought in World War II.

]]> Dr. Kenneth Calvert, professor of ancient history at Hillsdale College, tells about his father who fought in World War II.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:28:33 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Dr. Kenneth Calvert, professor of ancient history at Hillsdale College, tells about his father who fought in World War II.

]]> No 3 3 13 13 Great Men Back Then: Gilbert Otteson full 24f3ce62-e854-440b-857a-bd5e466b266e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d159ef1a Joining us on the show is Logan Washburn, great grandson of Gilbert Otteson who was a soldier and chaplain during World War II. Logan shares stories about his great grandpa Gilbert pertaining to his personal life and his life during the war.

]]> Joining us on the show is Logan Washburn, great grandson of Gilbert Otteson who was a soldier and chaplain during World War II. Logan shares stories about his great grandpa Gilbert pertaining to his personal life and his life during the war.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:27:28 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Joining us on the show is Logan Washburn, great grandson of Gilbert Otteson who was a soldier and chaplain during World War II. Logan shares stories about his great grandpa Gilbert pertaining to his personal life and his life during the war.

]]> No 3 3 12 12 Great Men Back Then: Audie Murphy full 902ae460-5adf-4032-a936-86ed78f08c86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a2b9bc3 Audie Murphy is considered the most decorated soldier in World War II. After the death of his mother and the abandonment of his father, he served his nation fearlessly.

]]> Audie Murphy is considered the most decorated soldier in World War II. After the death of his mother and the abandonment of his father, he served his nation fearlessly.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:06:47 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Audie Murphy is considered the most decorated soldier in World War II. After the death of his mother and the abandonment of his father, he served his nation fearlessly.

]]> No 3 3 11 11 Great Men Back Then: Humphrey Bogart full 0b9a63ed-4c04-4a63-9ea0-f9513a4800f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/833abfc9 Humphrey Bogart fought in the Great War and was also an American actor. He fought until the war ended in 1918. Then end of the war brought many mixed emotions for all those who returned home, and this episode covers many viewpoints.

]]> Humphrey Bogart fought in the Great War and was also an American actor. He fought until the war ended in 1918. Then end of the war brought many mixed emotions for all those who returned home, and this episode covers many viewpoints.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:56:36 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1396 Humphrey Bogart fought in the Great War and was also an American actor. He fought until the war ended in 1918. Then end of the war brought many mixed emotions for all those who returned home, and this episode covers many viewpoints.

]]> No 3 3 10 10 Great Men Back Then: Alvin York full 791ddfd1-9c2d-4d57-a13b-71cc417208c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f12cc9a Alvin York was the first common soldier in the Great War to become a national hero. He is remembered not only for his bravery in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, but also for his humility when he returned home. He was a faithful soldier, husband, and father.

]]> Alvin York was the first common soldier in the Great War to become a national hero. He is remembered not only for his bravery in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, but also for his humility when he returned home. He was a faithful soldier, husband, and father.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:55:54 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1276 Alvin York was the first common soldier in the Great War to become a national hero. He is remembered not only for his bravery in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, but also for his humility when he returned home. He was a faithful soldier, husband, and father.

]]> No 3 3 9 9 Great Men Back Then: Harlem Hellfighters full f1c4e4c2-b1b1-4ed1-9bf9-4c9c789398d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/689fce14 The Harlem Hellfighters were an African-American regiment who fought in the Great War. They gave their lives for a nation that had not yet accepted them.

]]> The Harlem Hellfighters were an African-American regiment who fought in the Great War. They gave their lives for a nation that had not yet accepted them.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:53:32 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 The Harlem Hellfighters were an African-American regiment who fought in the Great War. They gave their lives for a nation that had not yet accepted them.

]]> No 3 3 8 8 Great Men Back Then: John J. Pershing full cae0341b-73bb-4cdb-8673-dbedccba42d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fec7c7fe John Pershing was the general of the American Expeditionary Forces that fought in Europe during the Great War.

]]> John Pershing was the general of the American Expeditionary Forces that fought in Europe during the Great War.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:52:24 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1323 John Pershing was the general of the American Expeditionary Forces that fought in Europe during the Great War.

]]> No 3 3 7 7 Great Men Back Then: The Wright Brothers full cdaf33a6-e02f-4fd2-8018-e2ba6cf9bbc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83095414 The Wright Brothers always had an interest in flying ever since their father gifted them with a toy helicopter when they were young boys. Little did their father know that this sparked interest would lead to the invention of the airplane.

]]> The Wright Brothers always had an interest in flying ever since their father gifted them with a toy helicopter when they were young boys. Little did their father know that this sparked interest would lead to the invention of the airplane.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:51:48 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1370 The Wright Brothers always had an interest in flying ever since their father gifted them with a toy helicopter when they were young boys. Little did their father know that this sparked interest would lead to the invention of the airplane.

]]> No 3 3 6 6 Great Men Back Then: Ulysses S. Grant full d1f37580-06d3-48df-be9b-11be5e23d423 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6eb28d88 Ulysses S. Grant came from a humble background and eventually became the man who would lead the Union to victory during the Civil War and become the 18th president of the United States.

]]> Ulysses S. Grant came from a humble background and eventually became the man who would lead the Union to victory during the Civil War and become the 18th president of the United States.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:50:24 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1369 Ulysses S. Grant came from a humble background and eventually became the man who would lead the Union to victory during the Civil War and become the 18th president of the United States.

]]> No 3 3 5 5 Great Men Back Then: William Henry Harrison full 9d81dd05-3db3-44f6-8479-9056998b3156 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96c2cf91 Harrison led the Americans to victory in the War of 1812 and became the ninth president of the United States.

]]> Harrison led the Americans to victory in the War of 1812 and became the ninth president of the United States.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:49:54 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1355 Harrison led the Americans to victory in the War of 1812 and became the ninth president of the United States.

]]> No 3 3 4 4 Great Men Back Then: George Washington full 15dc0436-a2dd-486f-a785-8c24489e6990 https://share.transistor.fm/s/292011bf Washington left his farm to fight for the independence of the United States and to become the first president. He set many traditions and precedents that are still followed today.

]]> Washington left his farm to fight for the independence of the United States and to become the first president. He set many traditions and precedents that are still followed today.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:49:10 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1321 Washington left his farm to fight for the independence of the United States and to become the first president. He set many traditions and precedents that are still followed today.

]]> No 3 3 3 3 Great Men Back Then: Frederick Douglass full 55afb8ad-ce3c-4ffe-a1c2-d30a322eb471 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65864928 Frederick Douglass was born into slavery but through knowledge he was able to pave the way to freedom.

]]> Frederick Douglass was born into slavery but through knowledge he was able to pave the way to freedom.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:48:15 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1362 Frederick Douglass was born into slavery but through knowledge he was able to pave the way to freedom.

]]> No 3 3 2 2 Great Men Back Then: Calvin Coolidge full 83518307-1224-43e3-a2c1-887e267977cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b9fe159 From a farm boy to president, come see how Calvin Coolidge became so successful through the difficult, good, and rewarding times.

]]> From a farm boy to president, come see how Calvin Coolidge became so successful through the difficult, good, and rewarding times.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:43:16 -0500 Lauren Scott Lauren Scott 1355 From a farm boy to president, come see how Calvin Coolidge became so successful through the difficult, good, and rewarding times.

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