At the start of the last decade before the Civil War, the last president to serve on the Whig ticket took office, a controversial fellow whose controversy may have made him a man fit for the times. Let’s explore the 13th president of the United States – Millard Fillmore.
In the 20th century, several men stand out as heroes of the church, among whom are names like CS Lewis and Martin Lloyd Jones, but in America, one man stands tall, the man who would become known as “America’s pastor” – Billy Graham.
The 15th President was a Pennsylvanian who holds the title of the only bachelor to serve in the White House. He is most well-known for serving right before Abraham Lincoln.
A man who served as the 11th President of the United States, as well as the last President of that first-era Democratic Party of ideals aligned with that of Andrew Jackson.
In American history, only a handful of presidents have followed in their father’s footsteps to the presidency. The first which to do so happened early on in the nation’s history. Let’s explore the narrative of the sixth president of the United States, from the state of Massachusetts and son of the nation’s second president John Adams, John Quincy Adams.
The man who would serve as the 7th president of the United States. A controversial figure – he was a tough, brilliant military man and unflinching leader, whose efforts would earn him a place on our $20 bill. Some simultaneously accuse him, though, of radical racism.
He earned the title of last Founding Father to serve as President, and his administration would carry influence over the foundations that would be laid for the growth of American power later in the 19th century. He was James Monroe, the last of the Founding Fathers to preside over the nation.
This man was a minister, a civil rights activist, and a political figure who instituted some of the most important societal changes in the history of the nation. He was Martin Luther King Jr., the prominent Civil Rights activist of 20th century America.
In today’s episode, we journey back to the spring of 1865. The American Civil War had ravaged the United States for four years; thousands of men and boys had died in this brutal war between brothers, a war to ultimately save the Union and finally end the horrid practice of racial slavery in the nation. And on April 9, 1865, the United States was saved from destruction, as the Confederate Army formally surrendered to the Union in Appomattox, Virginia.
We explore the man who, many historians say, single-handedly saved the United States of America during its darkest period. He guided the nation through a bloody Civil War and led the nation away from the vile practice of slavery. On March 4, 1861, he began his first term as US president, and 4 years later on the same day, he began his second. He was Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
This moment in history answers the all-important question, “Where did all this come from?” How did we get here, and what is our purpose? Let’s go all the way back to the beginning of human history and explore The Creation of the World.
As you may know, Christmas is more than just a time of generosity or gift-giving, a time for family and relaxation. Christmas is all about Christ. It is the wonderfully true story of the greatest act of redemption in human history. Let’s discover this all important moment in human history – the Birth of Jesus.
In December of 1914, the world was at war. Many called it the “war to end all wars” for its massive casualty count and worldwide scope. The two sides, mainly led by Germany and Great Britain, respectively, remained deadlocked in a brutal stalemate on the trenches of Western Europe. But in a moment unmatched in history before or possibly since, the fighting stopped. It was only for one day, but it was the appropriate day in the world for enemies to come together in peace – Christmas Day, the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. On Christmas Day in 1914, World War I stopped. This is the Christmas Truce.
In our journey through history, let’s dive into a figure who is beloved by many in the West as a legendary figure of gift-giving, merriment, and goodwill. Santa Claus, or St. Nicolas as he is known, is one of the most well-known, and in some cases controversial, characters of the Christmas season. Many, myself included, can recall the day as children when we found out that the jolly old elf who gives gifts to all the good little boys and girls on Christmas Eve is merely a fairy tale. Or was he? While we can all agree that there is no world-traveling gift giver who magically bestows Christmas presents all in one night, there was a real St. Nicolas, and he was a titanic figure of the Christian faith. Let’s discover the Christian hero and servant of Jesus behind the legend Santa Claus – St. Nicholas of Myra.
Oddly enough, this hymn is partially based on a tradition that has arisen out of the Christmas story, equally so to the biblical account we see in the gospel of Matthew. Although it is based as much in legend as it is in fact, the truth of the gospel rings loudly in this familiar tune. Let’s explore a beloved hymn of Christmas – We Three Kings.
In today’s segment, we travel back to the year 1861, just before the most tumultuous period in American history, the Civil War. On February 9, 1861, Senator Jefferson Davis of Kentucky was elected as the first and only president of the fledgling Confederate States of America.
Some call him a trailblazing hero and crusader, while others decry him a notorious, genocidal scoundrel. Let’s attempt to make sense of one of the most influential, and controversial, men in history – Christopher Columbus.
When we think of the war that saved the Union, we often go to the titanic figures such as Lincoln, Grant, and Lee. But for the Union, there was another man whose military genius and, in some cases brutality, is the stuff of legend. Let’s discover the brilliant Union general, William Tecumseh Sherman.
Have you ever wondered why we change our clocks twice a year? How did it come about, and why do we still use it? In this Moment in History, let’s discover the history of Daylight Saving Time.
This man was a champion of conservative values and morality, spearheading American exceptionalism and setting a new standard for pro-life, pro-family, and pro-America leadership in the Oval Office. Let’s discover the 40th president of the United States – Ronald Reagan. To watch the video of this episode click here https://fism.tv/a-moment-in-history-ronald-reagan/
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