McCormickonHistory

Robert McCormick
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McCormick on History explores fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the history of the Carolinas, American history, and twentieth century European history. The histories of Eastern North Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina, criminality, and sports receive particular attention.

  1. NOV 20

    Spartanburg and the Atomic Bomb

    Since 1945, rumors have swirled about Spartanburg's involvement in the Manhattan Project. Let's take a look at the real story.

    32 min

  2. OCT 13

    World War I and the Modern World

    World War I often doesn't receive much attention, but it is a major part of our every day lives. Join me for a brief introduction to how World War I created our modern world.

    19 min

  3. JUL 21

    July 1914

    World War I profoundly shaped our modern world, but how did they war start? How did Europe move from peace to war in a matter of a few short days during the summer of 1914.

    25 min

  4. JUN 30

    Horry County, SC: Who was Horry?

    If you've been to Mrytle Beach, you've been to Horry County, SC. How did the county get this unique name? This is the story of Peter Horry, Revolutionary War hero.

    28 min

  5. JUN 3

    Profit over Safety: The Imperial Food Fire, 1991

    In 1991, a fire at Imperial Food killed 25 workers in the little town of Hamlet, NC. It was a terrible and fully avoidable tragedy. It was profit over safety.

    25 min

  6. MAR 27

    North Carolinians Against the Constitution?

    In 1788 and 1789, many North Carolinians, a majority at times, opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They lost, but they made NC and the U.S. better for it. Here is their story.

    30 min

  7. FEB 11

    Ludy Godbold: Athletic Trailblazer

    Lucille "Miss Ludy" Godbold, a native of Estill, was South Carolina's first great female athlete, setting a world record at the 1922 Women's Olympic Games. Her athletic achievements, including a world record, made her a legend.

    30 min

  8. JAN 7

    Driving South Carolina: The History of Palmetto State Interstates

    We don't think much about the history of our interstate system in South Carolina, but the long history of roads in South Carolina from the pre-colonial era through the construction of interstates is fascinating.

    32 min
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McCormick on History explores fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the history of the Carolinas, American history, and twentieth century European history. The histories of Eastern North Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina, criminality, and sports receive particular attention.

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  • Creator
    Robert McCormick
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    21
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    © Robert McCormick
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