Henry Wilson & The Civil War

In today's episode we discuss the vice presidency of Henry Wilson, his sudden illness, the writing of his three volume history of slavery, and his death in the US Capitol. 

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This bonus episode features my interview with Professor Joan Waugh. 

In today's episode we discuss the growing terrorism in the south against Black citizens, Wilsons trip to Europe, the republican convention of 1872, the re-election of Grant, the election of Wilson to the Vice Presidency, and the Credit Moblier scandal. 

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In today's episode we discussed the 14th amendment, the death of Harriet Wilson, The 1868 presidential election and Wilson's application to be a part of the Grant cabinet, the advancements of racial equality and suffrage, and Wilson's support of women's suffrage. We also covered the debate around Santo Domingo and the split within the Republican Party.

In today's episode we cover the polarized relationship between Republicans and Johnson, the violent and oppressive Black Codes that Wilson fought to end, Wilson's devastating loss, the 14th Amendment, and the impeachment of President Johnson. 

In this episode we cover the assassination of President Lincoln, Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson, the relationship between Johnson and Radical Republicans, the Freedmen's Bureau, and Wilson's advocacy for Black suffrage. 

In today's episode we discuss Wilson's re-election to the senate, the results of the election of 1864, Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, the varying political views of reunion, the 13th Amendment, and the assassination of President Lincoln. 

In today's episode we discuss the Gettysburg Address, Wilson's advocacy for the use of Black soldiers and for their improved conditions, Shermans March to the Sea, Henry Hamilton, and the election of 1864. 

This bonus episode is my full interview with Yale Professor Emeritus, Daniel Kevles on the founding of the National Academy of Science. 

In today's episode we discuss the events of 1863; Wilson's conscription act forming the national draft, Wilson's grueling schedule as Military Affairs Chair, Wilson's work with Clara Barton, the founding of the National Academy of Science, and finally the Battle of Gettysburg. 

In this bonus episode we discuss the vile treatment of enslaved Black people and their passionate attempts towards freedom. This episode contains intense descriptions and language. 

In this episode we discuss Wilson's alleged affair with Confederate spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Wilson's organization and leadership of the Massachusetts 22nd Regiment, Wilson's tireless work as chair of the Military Affairs Committee, and his advocacy for emancipation and equal rights. We also look at Wilson's 1862 DC Emancipation Act and the Emancipation Proclamation. 

In today's episode we discuss the early crisis of disunion and Wilson's work putting together an army as new chair of the Military Affairs Committee, the Lincoln Administration, and the first shots of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. 

In this episode we discuss the hanging of John Brown, the election of 1860, the departure of southern states over the cause of slavery, and the impending Civil War. 

In this episode we discussed Wilson's oratory rebuttal "Are Working Men Slaves?", the Lincoln-Douglass debates of 1858, and Wilsons re-election to the Senate. With the help of Kevin Pawlack and Jon-Erik Gilot we also discussed John Brown and his raid in Harpers Ferry Virginia. 

Today's bonus episode is a discussion with Professor Nicole Etcheson, an historian on the history of the midwest and Kansas. The discussion delves into the history of Kansas and the Bleeding Kansas affair. Thank you to Professor Etcheson for her time and insight! 

In this episode we cover the election of 1856, Garrisonian criticisms of Wilson, Wilson's work at organizing a free Kansas, and the infamous Dred Scott case. 

In todays episode we discuss some of the major figures and perspectives representing the anti-slavery movement at the time. We cover Wilsons first days in the Senate and the infamous Brooks-Summner incident and Henry Wilson's actions launching him to be hailed as an icon of the North and an enemy of the South. 

In todays episode we discuss the Kansas Nebraska Bill, the forming of a new political party; The Know Nothings, and Henry Wilsons election as the senator of Massachusetts. 

In today's episode we cover Wilsons ambitions for the governors office and his work to revive the Democratic-Free Soil Coalition through a state constitutional convention. 

In today's episode we continue to discuss Henry Wilsons formation of the Free Soil Party, and also his clever idea to form a coalition to fight the slave powers hold on Massachusetts politics and beyond! 

In this episode we discuss Henry Wilsons dramatic departure from the Whig party and his work at forming the Free Soil Party. 

In today's episode we cover the lead up to the Mexican-American War, and the great debate over the annexation of Texas. 

In today's second bonus episode, we delve into the history of the iconic red shoe shop in Natick Massachusetts. If you're interested in seeing pictures of the ten-footer throughout the past century, head to www.henrywilsonhistory.com/shoe-shop.

In this introductory episode of the series explore who Henry Wilson was and get introduced to some of the many voices youll be hearing throughout the over 20 epsiode series. Thank you to all of those who helped make the show possible, especially those featured in this episode; Joe Weisse, John L Meyers, Betty Koed.