American Memoirs

In this episode, we explore the striking similarities between the 1968 and 2024 elections. Both eras faced intense societal divisions and widespread protests. From the civil rights movements of 1968 to today's debates over social justice and climate change, history seems to repeat itself. We delve into how the charismatic and controversial figures of 1968, like Richard Nixon, compare to today's po...

In this gripping episode of American Memoirs, we journey back to the roots of democracy with esteemed guest Charles C. Mann, to uncover the profound influence of the Iroquois Confederacy on the foundation of the United States. Revered for their sophisticated governance system and the Great Law of Peace, the Iroquois Confederacy stands as a beacon of liberty and unity. But how did these indigenous...

Warren G Harding was a very popular president. Loved by the people, his friends, and his wife, life could not have been better. But as the corruption and moral decay of his cabinet and the infamous "Ohio Gang" comes to light in 1923, was it possible for him to overcome the pressure? Or had Death sealed his fate long ago?

Harry Truman didn't expect to be President in 1945, but 82 days into being Vice President he suddenly had a new job to do. War in Europe was effectively over, but the war in the Pacific was still raging on. The US had one objective in mind, Japanese surrender. Americans have historically attributed the dropping of the atomic bomb as the cause for the end of hostilities, but is that the full truth?

Almost 50 years have passed since George HW Bush and the crew of the USS San Jacinto were fighting the Japanese in the Pacific, and yet the memories have stayed so fresh. Does a war ever leave a man? Or does war become part of man, and every decision he makes henceforth? Join host Beau Grzanich with a new narrated audio story of the 1991 Authorization of Operation Desert Storm, the freeing of Kuwa...

In 1860, the United States was staring death into its eyes, blissfully unaware of what was to come. Join host Beau Grzanich and special guest Mitch Christenson as they talk through the events that led up to the civil war, the bloodiest and most divisive war the country would ever know.

The 90's were a time of immense success for the American people. With the economy roaring and the Cold War thawed, the first Baby Boomer President, Bill Clinton, was riding strong. In the face of these successes, controversy loomed. Tune in to hear the story of the Impeachment of Bill Clinton.

The election of 1824 was by all accounts a very unique election. While most historians will tell you it was only election that was decided by the House of Representatives, how many will tell you it was decided by God himself?