Great Men Back Then

Abraham Lincoln is known for being the president who freed the slaves in America. But he was also a man who went through deep struggles and depression. Despite the hardships, he managed to live a successful life.

Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. In this episode we will hear the voice of Harvey read a few of his most famous radio segments.

Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He is most well known for his "rest of the story" segments, which we will be focusing on in this episode.

Friedman was a codebreaker in both world wars and got her start at Hillsdale College. Her education at Hillsdale was crucial for her success as a codebreaker.

Judson Van Deventer is a former Hillsdale College student who wrote the worldwide-famous hymn, "I Surrender All."

Will Carleton is the most famous graduate of Hillsdale College known for his poetry.

Robert Frost was an American poet who influenced the world of poetry immensely. He persevered through hardships even though he had a tragic childhood.

Wendell Berry is an American poet, essayist, author, and farmer.

William Friedman helped decipher enemy codes in both world wars. He is recognized for his work in establishing codebreaking as a revolutionary science.

Listen to hear stories about Tennyson's childhood and a recitation of one of his poems, "In Memoriam"

Gerald Ford was the 38th president of the United States. But perhaps one of his greatest accomplishments was achieved before he entered the White House. When he was a college student he maintained impeccable character, all while standing up for what is right. The 1934 Georgia Tech-Michigan football game is a perfect example of the man Ford was.

Hillsdale College's most successful alumna and one of America's greatest heroes, yet no one knows her name. Elizebeth Friedman was a codebreaker in World War I and World War II and she paved the way of codebreaking in the United States. She deserves to be honored.

Although Winston Churchill was not a born citizen of the United States, he had a very big impact on the nation.

Jimmy Stewart was an American actor who gained much fame in the 1930's. But when he left his celebrity life to fight in World War II, he would forever be a changed man.

Dr. Kenneth Calvert, professor of ancient history at Hillsdale College, tells about his father who fought in World War II.

Joining us on the show is Logan Washburn, great grandson of Gilbert Otteson who was a soldier and chaplain during World War II. Logan shares stories about his great grandpa Gilbert pertaining to his personal life and his life during the war.

Audie Murphy is considered the most decorated soldier in World War II. After the death of his mother and the abandonment of his father, he served his nation fearlessly.

Humphrey Bogart fought in the Great War and was also an American actor. He fought until the war ended in 1918. Then end of the war brought many mixed emotions for all those who returned home, and this episode covers many viewpoints.

Alvin York was the first common soldier in the Great War to become a national hero. He is remembered not only for his bravery in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, but also for his humility when he returned home. He was a faithful soldier, husband, and father.

The Harlem Hellfighters were an African-American regiment who fought in the Great War. They gave their lives for a nation that had not yet accepted them.

John Pershing was the general of the American Expeditionary Forces that fought in Europe during the Great War.

The Wright Brothers always had an interest in flying ever since their father gifted them with a toy helicopter when they were young boys. Little did their father know that this sparked interest would lead to the invention of the airplane.

Ulysses S. Grant came from a humble background and eventually became the man who would lead the Union to victory during the Civil War and become the 18th president of the United States.

Harrison led the Americans to victory in the War of 1812 and became the ninth president of the United States.

Washington left his farm to fight for the independence of the United States and to become the first president. He set many traditions and precedents that are still followed today.