1865

In 1963, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was gunned down in front of his family home by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith. But the story didn’t end with Medgar’s death and Byron’s swift arrest. In fact, it wouldn’t be over for more than three decades…

Every week, American Criminal dives deep into the lives and stories behind some of history’s most shocking, era-defining crimes. This particular episode explores the devastating assassination of an inspiring civil rights leader that stunned the nation.

To hear the rest of the episodes in this story, search your podcast app for the 11th season of American Criminal: The Murder of Medgar Evers.

Link to American Criminal: The Murder of Medgar Evers: https://www.americancriminal.com/episodes/season/11/

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'History Daily' is a new podcast from host Lindsay Graham which does history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st—the same day President John Adams first moved into the White House—this new podcast will bring you a slice of the history that happened that day.

Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.

So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

History Daily premiers November 1st. Search for and subscribe to History Daily wherever you get your podcasts. 

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In the season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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In this season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.

Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant and featuring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton and William Jackson Harper as John Mercer Langston.

Also featuring:

Jason Douglas

Matthew Gray

Christopher Murney

Kurt Rhoads

Sydney James Harcourt

Blake Hackler

Kelly Jenrette

Randy Perrine

Christopher Salazar

Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

Written by Jonathan Norton, Erik Archilla and Steven Walters 

Directed by Steven Walters

Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

Music by Lindsay Graham

To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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In Episode 9, Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock. 

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast with special guest Dr. Greg Jackson.

1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.

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Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock. 

1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.

Starring James Black as Ulysses S Grant

Also featuring:

Sydney James Harcourt

Doug Jackson

Jason Douglas

Matthew Gray

Blake Hackler

Kurt Rhoads

Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

Written by Steven Walters 

Directed by Robert McCollum

Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

Music by Lindsay Graham

To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

And if you like this show, please support it. Become a patron at Patreon.com/1865podcast.

New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865.

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In Episode 8, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast. 

1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.

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On the heels of the election of 1872, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.

1865 is an Airship production.

Starring James Black as Ulysses S. Grant, and featuring R. Bruce Elliot as Andrew Johnson

Also featuring:

Jason Douglas

Matthew Gray

Blake Hackler

Lee George

Kurt Rhoads

Taylor Harris

Sydney James Harcourt

Christopher Murney

Created by Steven Walters and Erik Archilla

Written by Steven Walters 

Directed by Robert McCollum

Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham and Steven Walters

Co-executive Producers: Erik Archilla and Robert McCollum

Consulting Producer: Jonathan Norton

Sound Design by Derek Behrens and Lindsay Graham

Music by Lindsay Graham

To find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865.

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At the end of episode seven, President Ulysses S. Grant declares martial law and wages war against the Ku Klux Klan, a decision that sets the table for the upcoming presidential election. Coming up in episode eight, the story jumps forward in time past the election of 1872.

But there is some important history in between. This week, we’re again going to fill in those gaps with an episode from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game. Hosted by 1865 executive producer Lindsay Graham, it’s an in-depth look at all 59 U.S. presidential elections. 

In 1872, the Reform Republicans, properly known as the Liberal Republicans, turned on President Grant, abandoned the Republican Party and united with the Democrats. To defeat Grant at the ballot box, the Democrats nominated a New York newspaperman, a Republican named Horace Greeley. Like he had done in 1868, Grant took his cues from George Washington and stayed silent during the contest. But Horace Greeley launched an aggressive campaign, attacking Grant's policies, assailing his character and accusing him of corruption. Once again, the election was a referendum on Reconstruction: would the American people stand by the Hero of Appomatox? Or would they vote to turn back the clock on social progress?  

Please enjoy Episode 22 from the podcast American Elections: Wicked Game: 1872, Greeley vs Grant: Progress Under Siege.

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In Episode 7, when the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK.

In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, co-executive producer Robert McCollum interviews the creators Steven Walters and Erik Archilla about the true history behind the podcast.

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