Hymn of the Republic

By Steven Bush

The American Civil War has been over for more than 150 years and yet it is still real for many in this country and in other countries. It is the most studied and written about episode in US History w... more

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How many episodes does Hymn of the Republic have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

Hymn of the Republic episodes:

June 09, 2019 Episode 7: An Emerging Storm
In this episode I look at the crisis over Fort Sumter in the late fall, winter and spring of 1860-1861 as well as how the Confederacy was formed and what the US did about the issue of the forts down south.
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30min
June 03, 2019 Episode 6: Lincoln and Liberty Too
In this episode I look at the campaign of 1860 and the issues that surrounded it as well as looking at some of the many colorful personalities who were running for office in that year.
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32min
May 29, 2019 Episode 5: The Rise of Abe Lincoln
In this episode I look at the rise of Abe Lincoln as a force to be reckoned with in national politics. I also look at the way the parties were starting to divide in the 1850's with the death of the Whig Party, the birth and death of the American Party, and the birth of the Republican Party.
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20min
May 27, 2019 Episode 4: From These Honored Dead
In this special episode I look at the history of Memorial Day and talk about how the Civil War gave birth to it
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9min

FAQs about Hymn of the Republic:

How many episodes does Hymn of the Republic have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.