Chasing History Radio

July 17th is national Wrong Way Corrigan day, and we dive into the history of this phase and person. Douglas Corrigan "accidentally flew to Ireland in a plane that should have been grounded. He claimed he went the wrong way because his compass was broke, but did he do it on purpose. Well he said, "That is my story and I am sticking to it, listen to the story and you decide.

After the famous gunfight at the OK corral, there was another shooting that brought Tombstone into the news. Buckskin Frank Leslie shot "Blonde Molle" and then concocted a great story to show he was innocent. But he was caught in his lie, want to know how? Just give a listen.

When did Americans first use fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, you may be wondering? Today's podcast answers that question and the delves into a little 4th of July history. Additionally, we talk about a founding father who thought we are celebrating the wrong day.

On June 26, 1721, Dr Zabdiel Boylston began inoculations in Boston with a Puritan ministers blessing. With his success known, George Washington enacted the first medical mandate in American history. The life saving procedure helped strengthen the continental army and helped win the war.

Fossilized dinosaur poop is know as coprolite and it holds information about the dinosaurs that we can not find out from their bones. Telling about their diets, habitats and lifestyles. Ichnology, the study of coprolite has added many fascinating insights into an time before man.e

We know who Anne Frank is and what happens in her diary, but what about before and after the diary. We delve into what preceded her writing and into the question of why didn't they try to leave Europe. The we talk about what happens to each one of the eight that were in the annex after they were discovered and arrested.

Notre-Dame de Reims was the sight of continuous fighting during World War I. Despite pleas from the French people;e and even the Pope, this cathedral was continually damaged. The cathedral even became a site of propaganda of both sides.

Today as we look at the wonderful penny, with a long history starting with the establishment of the US Mint in 1792. Pennies have been with us a long time and have become part of our culture and vernacular. So a penny for your thoughts and let's see what we know.

A table set for the service members who cannot be with us today. Every item set on the table has a very poignant meaning. The makings and history are what we discuss this time.

Eugene Veal was in a small launch craft, in the harbor when the attack happened. Unable to get to their destroyer , they chose to go back into the fighting , unarmed , and rescue men out of the burning oil coated water. Giving him a new outlook, Eugene Veal would serve for 22 years including the Pacific Theatre, and Korea.