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The Road to 250
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The Road to 250 episodes
- Violet Jessop | Miss Unsinkable
Violet Jessop survived the sinking of the Titanic, Britannic, and Olympic, earning a reputation as one of history's most remarkable survivors. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and hear extraordinary stories of resilience.
2 min - Jim Thorpe | The Greatest Athlete
Olympic champion Jim Thorpe excelled in football, baseball, track, and more, becoming one of the most versatile athletes in history. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and experience the story of a true sports legend.
2 min - Harriet Quimby | America's First Licensed Female Pilot
Harriet Quimby shattered barriers when she became the first American woman to earn a pilot's license and later flew across the English Channel. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and celebrate trailblazers who reached new heights.
1 min - Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire | A Tragedy That Changed America
A devastating factory fire in New York City claimed the lives of 146 workers and sparked sweeping reforms in workplace safety laws. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and remember the events that improved American workplaces.
1 min - Duke Kahanamoku | The Father of Modern Surfing
Olympic champion Duke Kahanamoku introduced surfing to the world while becoming one of Hawaii's greatest ambassadors and sports legends. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and discover America's athletic pioneers.
2 min - Irving Berlin | America's Songwriter
Irving Berlin wrote some of the most beloved songs in American history, including "God Bless America" and "White Christmas." His music became part of the nation's soundtrack. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and celebrate America's cultural icons.
2 min - Chevrolet | America's Car
From small-town streets to cross-country highways, Chevrolet became one of America's most iconic automotive brands, helping define mobility in the 20th century. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and explore the vehicles that moved America.
2 min - Robert Peary | Reaching the Top of the World
Explorer Robert Peary claimed to become the first person to reach the North Pole, capping years of dangerous Arctic expeditions. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and follow America's great explorers.
2 min - Port of Los Angeles | Gateway to the Pacific
What began as a small harbor became one of the busiest ports in the world, connecting America to global trade and helping fuel economic growth. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and discover the infrastructure that powered America.
2 min - Upton Sinclair and The Jungle | Exposing the Truth
Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle shocked Americans with its portrayal of unsafe conditions in the meatpacking industry, helping inspire major food safety reforms. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and learn how one book changed a nation.
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About The Road to 250
From the publisher's feed
America isn’t just a country—it’s a collection of stories.
The Road to 250 is a daily storytelling podcast celebrating the people, ideas, and moments that shaped the American experience as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence.
Beginning May 23rd and running through July 4th, this limited-run series delivers five brand-new stories every day for 43 days, more than 200 powerful, bite-sized moments from history. From iconic milestones to overlooked turning points, each episode brings you closer to the spirit, struggle, innovation, and ambition that define America.
These aren’t lectures.
They’re stories—quick, engaging, and built for your daily routine.
Follow along, stay curious, and take the journey with us.
Because the story of America isn’t finished…
And you’re part of what comes next.