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I examine part 1 of Bill Russell - Legend and take a look at Russell's USF career, early Boston Celtics career, and role in the Civil Rights movement.

I discuss the integration of the minor leagues in the 1950s/1960s and the 1970s Pittsburgh Pirates, who had the 1st all-minority lineup.

My first episode from the documentary 'A Long Way From Home' takes a look at the players who followed in Jackie Robinson's steps in breaking the color barrier and how long full integration took in major league baseball.

Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt pursue separate strategies in order to get the 19th Amendment passed to enshrine women's suffrage.

I look at the women's suffrage movement from the early 1800s to 1915.

Germany surrenders after the Battle of Berlin, while Japan surrenders after Okinawa and the atomic bombings. Also, what happened if the US invaded Japan w Operation Downfall or Britain attacked the USSR w Operation Unthinkable? Lastly, some thoughts on the Holocaust.

Two fierce battles set the stage for the Allied victory: Battle of the Bulge and Battle of Iwo Jima. Plus two women's professional baseball leagues are founded and find success.

Grant's Overland Campaign, the Fall of Atlanta, and the Shenandoah Valley push the North towards victory.

The Siege of Vicksburg and Battle of Gettysburg turn the tide for the Union in 1863

I discuss the Valley Campaign, the Seven Days, Antietam, and the Emancipation Proclamation.