The Missing Chapter Podcast

History iis full of people who set out with grand ambitions – lofty goals of fortune and fame. Others came across these shared desires by chance and their success reached heights even they could never have anticipated.

A simple mid-western boy graduated from Purdue University in 1928, with a degree in soil management & crop production. Upon his graduation, he began working as a county agricultural agent, and managed a 12,000-acre farm.

The same question perplexed this young farmer that every farmer starting out had to answer:  What should I grow?

Somewhere along the way, he decided on breeding a new variety of… corn. In the process of growing his corn crops and expanding his fields, this young man partnered with a friend named, Charlie Bowman. Together they spent decades crossbreeding more than 30,000 corn hybrids. Finally, in 1965, the duo settled on what they considered to be the “perfect kernel.”

The perfect kernel for “popping” that is.

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In many of our episodes the past 3 seasons, we have kept the main character or punchline hidden until the end.  But on this episode, I’m going to hide the main character right out in the open. A guy by the name of Josephus Daniels.  Ring a bell?  Hmm. Well the story isn’t so much about what this individual accomplished, and I mean, accomplished he was, but it’s more about what his name is synonymous with.  And what if I told you that your favorite history podcast has a vague connection to him?  And so do you, every time you listen in to one of our episodes.  What am I referring to?  Well, you’ll have to continue to listen and stick with us.  I got my cup of joe and I hope you do too.  Cheers everyone, let’s get started.

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Memorialized in song by the late Gordon Lightfoot, the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975 is considered one of the worst maritime disasters in history and the worst that the Great Lakes has ever seen. A grizzled sea captain, a boat that boasted to be one of the largest of its kind, and a crew of some 28 sailors set out on Lake Superior on a grey, windy November day. They departed Wisconsin on a voyage that would find them sailing into the history books, folk legend, and lore.

But what happened really happened that day and could it have been avoided? Do we know any more today than we did almost 48 years ago and how does the story of a doomed freighter fit into the story of our nation and the history book of The Missing Chapter Podcast?

The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead

When the skies of November turn gloomy

With a load of iron ore twenty-six thousand tons more

Than the Edmund Fitzgerald weighed empty

That good ship and true was a bone to be chewed

When the gales of November came early.

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At the end of the American Revolution, the newly formed U.S. Congress was deep in debt. During that time, in order to settle debts, many states ended up selling some land to compensate.  In 1784, the province of North Carolina chose to do just that.  They voted to give away 29 million acres of land. So what would they do with all that land? Why wouldn't they just dig their roots deep into North Carolinian culture? Well, there's more to that - as well as their attempt behind creating an entirely new state. Would it work? What would they call this new state? And how would the cards fall? Tune in to find out - on today's Missing Chapter Short!

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In May of 1905, a 26-year old clerk in Bern, Switzerland was on his nightly commute home from work. As was his usual routine, he boarded the trolley and made himself comfortable for the relaxing ride home. The clerk found himself deep in thought and engrossed in a nagging question that he had been unable to solve for years. The trolley navigated its way through the center of town and past Bern’s famous clock tower – known as the Zytglogge or “time bell.” It had been constructed in the 1200s as part of the medieval city’s west gate. The actual clock itself dates from the 1400s and had dominated the Swiss city’s primary square since then. At that moment, as the trolley passed by the clock, and the tired clerk’s eyes fell on the clock tower, the answer to the question that had vexed him for years, suddenly came to him and the world would change – forever. Find out more on this "short" of the Missing Chapter!

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You know, some of the greatest discoveries and inventions came from someone who started with a question.  How do we solve this problem?  What would happen if we mixed this with that?  How can we make this part of life easier for ordinary people? Many times, it’s just sheer curiosity that becomes the vehicle for discovery.  Now, in the 1960s, I think it’s safe to say that amidst the cold war, the united states was developing and testing some pretty dangerous inventions.  Sure, would there be positive outcomes, of course, however, getting through the initial series of trial and error could be at the expense of human life.  So the question at hand on any invention or discovery is, is it worth it?  On today’s episode of the Missing Chapter, we’re going deeper - deep into the earth’s surface to uncover a 1960s project that used one of the most powerful weapons to ever exist for peaceful and scientific purposes.  Is it successful in its mission?  Or is this a really questionable idea with catastrophic consequences?

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You’ve probably heard this before, but what makes ordinary people do extraordinary things?  Does extraordinary require an intrinsic or extrinsic motivator?  Is it something that is hidden within someone and is only activated when it is absolutely necessary?  Is it based on survival, doing whatever it takes to continue to live?  Or is it based on the love of another person, or correcting an injustice, or simply for a social, political, religious cause?  It’s hard to say, and honestly, if you’re looking for answers to those questions, unfortunately, I don’t think this episode will provide that, however, what we can do is provide an example of an extraordinary hero, an unsung hero, and all this person had to do was air her dirty laundry.  Wait, what does dirty laundry have to do with being a hero?  Well, hopefully this episode of the Missing Chapter will educate and motivate, and show our listeners that something as simple as airing your dirty laundry, in the most literal sense mind you, can actually be used as a tool for a cause greater than the courageous person carrying out the act.  Let’s continue this conversation, welcome to the Missing Chapter classroom, everyone, let’s get started.

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History can be understood in a good novel.  It can be taught by good storytellers.  It can be visualized by good documentaries.  But the sacredness can only be felt by experiencing the site first hand. We have had the opportunity and blessing to visit many historic sites around the country and around the world.  And in these summer months, why not take the time to visit historic locations that will not just entertain, but will educate. Our goal on this podcast and of course in our profession, is to do both - educate AND entertain - so today, we bring you the Top 5.  The Phil’s Top 5 historic places to visit this summer. The car is packed…jump in and let’s go on a summer road trip together… on The Missing Chapter Podcast!

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The story of America and the struggles our country endured in its early years, is the story of its people. If we are to learn from history and appreciate the stories and grow from our early ancestors, its necessary to hear the accounts of what they endured.

In many ways, Mary Jemison’s birth and start in the New World with her family, represented the birth of new colonies and a new democratic nation. She faced unimaginable hardships and endured amazing hindrances early on, but ultimately persevered and found happiness with a Native American tribe in Upstate New York.

But, if life is any indicator, another chapter in our country’s story is about to be written and this will mean changes for Mary and the life she knows and has come to love. In this chapter, The Missing Chapter, maybe learn something about yourself, as you learn more about “Two Falling Voices.”

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