Running to Win the Prize: The Story of Eric Liddell Ray Notgrass: One hundred years ago, a Christian athlete ran for the glory of God--and he won! Titus Anderson: [music in background] Welcome to Exploring History with Ray Notgrass, a production of Not... 20th Century Christianity / Christians Missions Sports WWII
National Political Nominating Conventions [Crowd noise. Horn. Patriotic music in background.] Ray Notgrass: It’s time for that quadrennial exercise in American democracy, when thousands of people spend millions of dollars and take several day... 19th Century 20th Century 21st Century Elections Government Political Parties
From Jail to the Supreme Court: The Career and Citizenship of Fred M. Vinson Ray Notgrass: On today’s Exploring History podcast, I’ll talk about someone who went from jail to the Supreme Court, who accomplished something that few Americans have, who was probably one of the mos... 20th Century Government U.S. Supreme Court WWII
Juneteenth: America's Second Independence Day Ray Notgrass: On today’s Exploring History podcast, we’ll look at America’s newest national holiday, what has been called America’s second Independence Day. I’m referring to the day known as Juneteent... 19th Century 20th Century 21st Century Black Americans Holidays
The War (World War II) Ray Notgrass: June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces invaded Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. On today’s Exploring History podcast, we’ll explain the causes of ... 20th Century Military WWII
Irving Berlin and "God Bless America" Ray Notgrass: On today’s Exploring History podcast, we’ll tell the story of an immigrant and his song that became an American classic. Titus Anderson: [music in background] Welcome to Exploring Histor... 20th Century Culture Immigration / Immigrants Music
In the Presence of Soldiers: The Tennessee Maneuvers During World War II Ray Notgrass: On today’s Exploring History podcast, we’ll discuss military activity within the United States that helped lead to victory in Europe in World War II. Titus Anderson: [music in background... 20th Century Daily Life WWII
Helping a Continent Be Strong and Free Ray Notgrass: On today’s Exploring History podcast, I'll talk about a time when the United States helped a continent be strong and free. Titus Anderson: [music in background] Welcome to Exploring Hist... 20th Century Cold War International Relations
A Powerful Christian Legacy Ray Notgrass: On today’s Exploring History podcast, I’ll tell you about a remarkable person that Charlene and I knew that you probably never heard of, who left a profound Christian legacy. Titus Ander... 20th Century Christianity / Christians Civil Rights
Much More Than a Street Name: The Story of Rosa Parks Ray Notgrass: On today’s Exploring History podcast, we’ll look at the life of a simple, quiet, private citizen whose courageous act changed America. Titus Anderson: [music in background] Welcome to Ex... 20th Century Biography Christianity / Christians Civil Rights