How Did We Not Know That

By How Did We Not Know That

Hosts Jac and Nat are fresh out of college and studying for the Foreign Service Officer Test. Unfortunately, they have quickly realized how little they know about world history. Join them each week as... more

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August 25, 2020 How Many US Presidents Have Been Assassinated?
Most Americans are familiar with the assassinations of JFK and Lincoln, but what about James Garfield? Despite the fact that he was considered to be one of the most promising presidents of his time, his life and unfortunate death is mostly forgotten today. In the Season 1 finale, Nat covers the assassination of President James Garfield and the man who was insane enough to carry out the deed.
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August 20, 2020 Minisode #8: The US Territory of American Samoa
In the 4th and final part of the miniseries on permanently inhabited US territories, Nat covers the history of American Samoa and how fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way of life) has been preserved throughout centuries.
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9min
August 18, 2020 So You Want To Be A Billionaire?
In a time where billionaires roamed the earth, it seemed as if everything in the United States was gold. Spoiler Alert: It wasn't. If your last name isn't Rockefeller, Carnegie, or Vanderbilt, there's a good chance your ancestors were dirt poor and pawns in the grips of capitalism and corruption. In this Episode, Jac takes you through the history of the Gilded Age, striping off the thin gold on top and exposing the rusted, abused tin underneath.
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31min
August 13, 2020 Minisode #7: The US Territory of the Virgin Islands
In Part 3 of the miniseries on permanently-inhabited US territories, Nat covers the unique history of the US Virgin Islands and how a $554 million purchase changed the map of the US permanently.
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8min
August 11, 2020What's The Big Deal With Voting In 2020?
We've got a HUGE election coming up in 2020 during a PANDEMIC! In this special episode, our good friend David teaches us everything we need to know about preparing to vote this year and the history and ongoing issue of voter suppression in the USA!
VOTING LINKS BELOW! LET'S GO!
PSA GENERAL ELECTION IS NOVEMBER 3rd 2020!!!
What do I need to do today?
Register to vote!

Request an Absentee Ballot NOW (THOSE ARE DUE ~3 WEEKS BEFORE NOV 3RD)

Research WHO is up for election

Choose who you plan to vote for

VOTE + SEND IT BACK OR DROP IT OFF AT YOUR LOCAL ELECTION OFFICE (if absentee)
Am I registered? https://www.vote.org/

When are the Elections? https://www.vote.org/election-reminders/

Who are the candidates? https://www.ballotready.org/

Which candidates do I side with? https://www.isidewith.com/

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30min
August 06, 2020 WHAT Did We Do To The Native Americans? | Forced Sterilization Part 2
What's the most insidious way to stop the continuation of the human race? Forced sterilization would be our guess. It may seem like a thing of the past but you'll be terrified to know that practices of force sterilization and the eugenics movement lasted well into the 70's for the United States. In our FIRST guest episode EVER, our friend Indeep takes us on a journey through the history of forced sterilization, who it targeted, the resistance, and how long it lasted.
This episode is part 2 in a 2 part series.
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25min
August 04, 2020 We Inspired Nazi Germany? | Forced Sterilization Part 1
What's the most insidious way to stop the continuation of the human race? Forced sterilization would be our guess. It may seem like a thing of the past but you'll be terrified to know that practices of force sterilization and the eugenics movement lasted well into the 70's for the United States. In our FIRST guest episode EVER, our friend Indeep takes us on a journey through the history of forced sterilization, who it targeted, the resistance, and how long it lasted.
This episode is part 1 in a 2 part series.
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23min
August 01, 2020 Minisode #6: The US Territory of the Northern Mariana Islands
In Part 2 of the miniseries on permanently inhabited US territories, Nat covers the complex history of the foreign occupation of the Northern Mariana Islands and the resulting political struggles that continue to exist to this day.
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11min
July 29, 2020 Why Are We So Obsessed With Latin America?
Regarded as one of the most influential ideologies in US foreign policy, the Monroe Doctrine established the foundation for America’s role in the Western Hemisphere and as a major actor on the international stage. In this episode, Nat dissects the impact of the Monroe Doctrine and its complex legacy in Latin America.
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27min
July 23, 2020 Minisode #5: The Harlem Hellfighters
Jac gives a brief history on one of the greatest infantry units in American War History that you've never heard of, the Harlem Hellfighters.
To learn more about the Harlem Hellfighters, check out this awesome documentary video from History.com https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/the-harlem-hellfighters-video
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The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.