Ear Tours- American History

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American History as told by Doug McCormick, a history enthusiast and tour guide. Co-hosted with his daughter who frequently forgets all dates and facts and has no historical knowledge at all despite being related to her father. If interested in getting a tour, please visit www.historytoursamerica.com

Episodes

  1. 03/14/2023

    Episode 11: Zachary Taylor, Old Rough and Ready

    Learn about how Zachary Taylor earned his nickname and his military history leading to his presidency.

    1h 1m

  2. 06/02/2022

    Episode 10: John Tyler

    John Tyler: Son of Virginia, father to many. Learn about one of the worst rated US presidents; his tragic ship accident, and his many many children.

    52 min

  3. 02/05/2021

    Episode 9:James Monroe

    Learn about our 5th Virginia President James Monroe and his many many jobs, some for which he did not get paid.

    1h 5m

  4. 11/03/2020

    Episode 8: Colonial Sayings 1

    Common phrases heard today which originated in the colonial era.

    17 min

  5. 10/28/2020

    Episode 7: George and Martha Washington

    Learn mainly about Martha Washington, how George never had children of his own and why.

    37 min

  6. 10/05/2020

    Episode 6: James Madison and Paul Jennings

    Learn about James Madisons' relationship with his slave, Paul Jennings, and how he was crucial in assisting to shape of the United States.

    34 min

  7. 09/09/2020

    Episode 5: James Madison and the Consitutional Convention

    Learn about why James Madison is called the father of the Constitution of the United States.

    44 min

  8. 08/08/2020

    Episode 4: James Madison and Family

    Learn about James and his wife Dolly Madison and his repugnant step son who gambled away almost 1 million dollars.

    30 min

  9. 08/04/2020

    Episode 3: Thomas Jefferson and Family

    Learn about Thomas Jefferson and his children both white and black by his wife and by Sally Hemings.

    47 min

  10. 07/14/2020

    E2U: Jefferson, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Haitian Revolution

    Listen to the amazing history of Touissant Louverture and the Haitian (then known as Saint-Domingue) revolution and the tie to the Louisiana Purchase. Follow IG: @EarTours_AmericanHistory. FB: American History Tours

    45 min

  11. 07/07/2020

    Episode1U: Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates

    Learn how pirates controlled shipping lanes and how Thomas Jefferson reacted to it.

    34 min
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American History as told by Doug McCormick, a history enthusiast and tour guide. Co-hosted with his daughter who frequently forgets all dates and facts and has no historical knowledge at all despite being related to her father. If interested in getting a tour, please visit www.historytoursamerica.com

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