AF-897: George Washington: Father of a Nation | Ancestral Findings Podcast
Ancestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
Release Date: 05/10/2024
Ancestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
Did you know Father’s Day has roots in the early Middle Ages, just after the fall of the Roman Empire in Europe? Churches celebrated a version. But, it took until the 1970s for it to become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States. Here is the story of Father’s Day. Podcast notes:
info_outline AF-916: John Tyler: The Accidental President | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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info_outline AF-915: William Henry Harrison: The Brief Presidency and Lasting Legacy | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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info_outline AF-914: Baton Rouge, Louisiana: The State Capitals | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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info_outline AF-913: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: The State Capitals | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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info_outline AF-912: Salem, Oregon: The State Capitals: Oregon | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon. It has a history of human habitation going back hundreds of years. Europeans didn’t show up there until fairly recently. When they did, Salem quickly became a large and important city and eventually the capital of Oregon. Here is what you need to know about Salem. Podcast notes:
info_outline AF-911: Martin Van Buren: The Architect of American Politics | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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info_outline AF-910: Andrew Jackson: The People's President | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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info_outline AF-908: Providence, Rhode Island: State Capitals | Ancestral Findings PodcastAncestral Findings - Genealogy Podcast
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info_outlineFor those looking to delve deeper into George Washington's life and legacy, here are five highly recommended books that offer various perspectives and detailed accounts of America's first president.
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