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507. D-Day Anniversary (June 6, 1944) Jun 06, 2026

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An address by Supreme Allied Commander General Eisenhower was delivered to troops participating in Operation Overlord involving armed forces from America, Great Britain, and Canada. On the night of June 6, 1944, President Roosevelt went on national radio to address the nation for the first time about the Normandy invasion. His speech took the form of a prayer.

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Audio credits: Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Audiovisual Department; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum, Archives. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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RW21. Valley Forge (December 1777) Jun 05, 2026

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American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States.

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Audio credits: The History Channel Presents - The Revolution narrated by Edward Herrmann & directed by Peter Schnall (2006 A&E Television Networks); Yankee Doodle by American Patriotic Song. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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E225. Don Quixote in Guadalajara, Mexico Jun 04, 2026

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Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) wrote Don Quixote, an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author. This epic novel went on to be read around the world in Spanish and most other languages, making its author one of the most-read writers in human history. The story’s influence on North American literature is immeasurable. Such admiration is displayed by a life-sized statue of Don Quixote de la Mancha and his faithful sidekick Sancho Panza that sits at the bottom of a rock cliff in Guadalajara, Mexico. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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506. Canada Indigenous History Month Jun 03, 2026

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June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis who have lived on the land since time immemorial. Let’s mark the beginning of this month by discovering Canada’s ancient pre-Colombian cultures and civilizations as we embark on a fascinating, epic trek back to the incredible and enthralling precontact period of Canada.

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Codex 1.11 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography Jun 02, 2026

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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CODEX 8.2 The American Crisis by Thomas Paine Jun 02, 2026

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A series of 16 influential political pamphlets published between 1776 and 1783 during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) titled The American Crisis, or simply The Crisis, by eighteenth-century Enlightenment philosopher and author Thomas Paine — an Englishman living in the colonies who signed his essays anonymously as "Common Sense," the title of his earlier influential work. Each essay, bolstered the morale of the American colonists to fight hard for their independence, appealed to the English to support the colonist's cause, clarified the issues at stake, and denounced any type of negotiated peace. The essays were gathered into one volume in 1882, showcasing the iconic opening line: "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."

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E224. Spanish Colonial Mexico Jun 01, 2026

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In the early 1600s, New Spain was a major seat of Spanish power and the source of its wealth. This wealth made Spain the dominant power in Europe. Spain's silver mining and crown mints on the North American continent created high quality coins known as the silver peso or Spanish dollar that became the currency of Spanish America and a widely used global currency. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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Plus 9. Evolution of Popular Music (Chapter 4.1) May 31, 2026

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Epic STORY of modern music and its North American heritage, roots, and traditions. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode!

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PLUS 2.46 Prelude to U.S. Civil War (Chapter 10.3) May 31, 2026

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Epic STORY of the fascinating background events to the American Civil War (1861-65) as seen from a North American perspective. Enjoy this History of North America PLUS episode!

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Extra 1.9 The Maesta Panels (Chapter 9.1) May 30, 2026

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Denary Novels, Book One — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America.

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