Civics & Coffee

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By: Alycia

The people, events and topics of United States history, shared in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. Come hang with me as I nerd out a little on America's history.

Indigenous Americans in the Civil War
#200
Last Saturday at 9:00 AM

The Civil War touched every corner of the United States and the people residing within its borders. Native Americans were no exception. 

As the country tore itself in two, Indigenous Americans had to determine the best course of action for their community. Should they side with the Union? The Confederacy? Or stay neutral?

Tune in this week to learn about Native Americans in the Civil War. 


Gettysburg
#199
03/16/2024

The bloodiest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg was the fatal blow to Robert E. Lee's quest to invade the north and force a surrender. 

Tune in as I describe how thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers overtook a small, rural community in southern Pennsylvania and how the battlefield became a public history site. 


Public Assistance in California (Request)
#198
03/09/2024

I am back with another listener request! 

Longtime listener Arthur asked that I talk about the history of public assistance in the United States. Tune in this week to learn why that is quite the ask and why I decided to focus on the history of welfare in California instead. 



Jefferson Davis
#197
03/02/2024

Join me this week as I dive into the life of Jefferson Davis. 

A military man and southern politician, Jefferson Davis was the one and only president of the Confederate States of America. Why was he chosen? And what happened to him after the war? 

Tune in to find out. 


Civil War Medical Advancements
#196
02/24/2024

The single most devastating military conflict in United States history, the Civil War took hundreds of thousands of American lives and permanently maimed many others. However the sheer volume of patients also provided an opportunity to test new procedures and hone processes.

Join me this week as I discuss medical advancements during the Civil War. 


By Her Own Design with Piper Huguley
#195
02/17/2024

Join me this week as I speak with Professor of Literature and historical novelist Piper Hugely as we discuss her book By Her Own Design.

The novel tells a fictionalized account of the black fashion designer Ann Lowe and is an engaging, thought provoking look at the life of black women in Jim Crow United States.

To learn more about Piper, please visit her website at www.piperhuguley.com 


The History Conference
#194
02/10/2024

The American Historical Association Conference was held last month in San Francisco. One of the largest conferences around, it attracts historians from all over to discuss and debate various historical topics. However, so much of the conference experience remains unknown. 

Join me this week as I dive into history conferences. What are they? Should you go? And how can you maximize your experience?


Clara Barton & The Red Cross
#193
02/03/2024

Known as the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton lived several lifetimes in her 90 years on earth. She was a nurse, abolitionist, and activist, always challenging norms and pushing the envelope. 

Join me this week as I dive into the history of Clara Barton. 


Democracy in Darkness with Dr. Katlyn Carter
#192
01/27/2024

Joining me this week is Dr. Katlyn Carter who recently published her first book, Democracy in Darkness: Secrecy and Transparency in the Age of Revolutions. The book traces the history of the origins of government for both the United States and France and illuminates how the call for transparency in government did not always translate in practice.

To learn more about Dr. Carter, please head to the website www.civicsandcoffee.com

To read the Age of Revolutions blog, head to www.ageofrevolutions.com


The Massachusetts 54th
#191
01/20/2024

Depicted in the 1989 Hollywood feature film "Glory" the Massachusetts 54th was the first all black regiment to fight in the Civil War. Established in the aftermath of the Emancipation Proclamation, the members serving in the regiment had much riding on their perceived success. 

Join me this week as I dive into the history of the Massachusetts 54th.