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Thanksgiving
This week Dr. Deaton looks at the history of one of America’s oldest holidays and the traditions around it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Pearl Harbor, and Other Days of Infamy
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Pearl Harbor, and Other Days of Infamy
In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton looks at the December 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor, “the date that will live in infamy,” and other infamous dates in American history, including the assassination of two presidents, the Battle of Antietam, and 9/11.
Thank You
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Thank You
Dr. Deaton reflects on this year’s episodes of Dispatches from Off the Deaton Path and thanks everyone who made them possible, but most of all, he thanks viewers like you! If you have ideas for future episodes, let us know. Stay safe, stay strong, and have a happy New Year—thank you for watching!
The Secretary of War Who Pulled a George Costanza: Edwin Stanton and the Andrew Johnson Impeachment
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The Secretary of War Who Pulled a George Costanza: Edwin Stanton and the Andrew Johnson Impeachment
Would you live out of your office–and sleep under your desk like George Costanza–for nearly three months to keep your job? In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton discusses the conflict between President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and the role he played in our nation’s first impeachment in 1868.
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight Saving Time
It’s time to talk about time! In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton talks about the origins of Daylight Saving Time, what it means to “Save Daylight,” and previous attempts to permanently shift the clock to maximize daylight hours. Do you prefer Daylight Saving Time or Eastern Standard Time throughout the year?
Alexander Stephens
Biographical Resource, Video and Audio
Alexander Stephens
In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton looks at the life of Alexander Stephens, one of two Georgians memorialized in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, the Vice President of the Confederacy and the author of the infamous “Cornerstone” speech.
Dred Scott: The Worst Supreme Court Decision Ever?
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Dred Scott: The Worst Supreme Court Decision Ever?
In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton discusses the case of an enslaved man, Dred Scott, whose pursuit of freedom went all the way to the Supreme Court–and helped cause the Civil War.
Two Giants of History Remembered: Phinizy Spalding & Carl Vipperman
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Two Giants of History Remembered: Phinizy Spalding & Carl Vipperman
Dr. Deaton remembers two UGA history professors–both of them outstanding scholars, teachers, and gentlemen–who profoundly influenced his decision to become a historian. Learn more about the lives and careers of Phinizy Spalding and Carl Vipperman in this Dispatch.
National Poetry Month: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
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National Poetry Month: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Have you ever memorized a poem just because you loved it? To commemorate National Poetry Month, Dr. Deaton in this Dispatch considers the power of poetry to evoke the beauty and tragedy of life as no other literary style can–and recites his personal favorite.
The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia
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The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia
This Dispatch comes to you from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Join Dr. Deaton as he discusses the history of the Appalachian Mountains, Vogel State Park, the Chattahoochee National Forest, and the natural wonders North Georgia has to offer.
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