Always an honor to be included in the #ScholarSunday thread - thank you so much @americanstudier.bsky.social! If you're looking for some scholarship to engage with this Memorial Day weekend, be sure to check out the thread for some great writing, podcasts, and books!

A new episode is now available! Joined by my special guest, Ann of @vulgarhistory.bsky.social, we explore the lives of the women of the Monroe family starting with Elizabeth Monroe who navigated through pivotal historical moments. #history #FLOTUS #Monroe www.presidenciespodcast.com/la-belle-ame...

Yesterday I did something I rarely do. Your friendly neighborhood podcaster took an afternoon off and just wandered aimlessly around Charlotte. Naturally, stopping off to read was on the agenda. 📚

As I finish up the next episode of the Monroe series, be sure to check out the latest episode if you haven't already to learn how even the details of Monroe's first inauguration proved contentious in the "Era of Good Feelings". #history #POTUS #Monroe www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-monster-...

Serving first in the Naval Reserve before entering active service, Ming Chang during his decades of service ultimately earned promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral, becoming the 1st naturalized Asian American naval officer to reach flag rank. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming_Ch...

Even sitting Cabinet members should know better than to talk about Andrew Jackson behind his back, a lesson that Samuel Southard learned the hard way. Find out in the full episode whether he survived Jackson's wrath! @totalusrankium.bsky.social #history www.presidenciespodcast.com/a-figure-of-...

Haven't listened to the latest episode yet? Hope you'll check it out to learn more about Samuel Southard, a political powerhouse from New Jersey who ultimately found himself on the wrong side of Andrew Jackson. #history #POTUS #Navy #NJ www.presidenciespodcast.com/a-figure-of-...

The monthly Presidencies newsletter is now available! Hope you'll take some time to check it out to get some of my reflections on the early days of historical presidencies and to get the scoop on what's happening around HQ! #history #podcastlife #POTUS open.substack.com/pub/presiden...

In addition to Dolley's b'day, it's also a local holiday in the Charlotte area: Meck Dec Day! Lore is that a resolution was passed #OTD in 1775 declaring independence from Britain. Whether fact or fiction, it's still a fun bit of history! #MeckDecDay #CLT en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mecklen...

Dolley Madison was born #OTD in 1768. Learn more about her life, her relationship with James, and how she reshaped the role of First Lady by listening to her three-part episode in the Madison presidency series. #history #FLOTUS #DolleyMadison www.presidenciespodcast.com/4-081-dolley...

Despite being a US Army officer, after Pearl Harbor, Spark Matsunaga was placed in an internment camp. He & other Japanese-Americans successfully petitioned FDR to form a battalion & serve in the War. He later served in Congress for over 27 years. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spark_M...

Hamilton wrote to former Pres. Washington #OTD in 1798 urging him to take command of the new army that was being organized. Learn more about the retired General's new command by listening to this episode of the Adams presidency series. #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/210-checkmat...

It's always an honor for my work with Presidencies to be included in the #ScholarSunday thread - thanks so much @americanstudier.bsky.social! Hope you'll take some time to check out and engage with the great scholarship included in the thread this week!

Susan Ahn Cuddy was the 1st Asian American woman to join the US Navy in 1942, serving with her brothers in World War II. She earned the rank of Lieutenant & worked for US Navy Intelligence & the NSA before leaving the intelligence field in 1959. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_A...

New patron-exclusive post is now available with a poll - that's right, I'm seeking your input on something. Find out what on the post! Not a patron? Sign up today! (This is also available for paid subscribers to the Substack newsletter.) #PodcastingLife www.patreon.com/posts/thinki...

Though President Madison was unanimously nominated for a second term by the Democratic-Republican caucus #OTD in 1812, as we explore in this episode, this did not mean that the opposition to him in the party disappeared. #history #POTUS #Madison www.presidenciespodcast.com/4-19-let-slip/

Wanting more US presidential history after listening to the latest episode? If you haven't already, be sure to check out Rob and Jamie on American Presidents: Totalus Rankium where they ranked all of the American presidents! @totalusrankium.bsky.social #history #POTUS totalusrankiumap.podbean.com

A new episode is now available! Join us as we dive into the second act of Samuel Southard’s career as he navigated the fractious politics of the Adams administration and a high-stakes personal vendetta with Andrew Jackson. #history #POTUS #Navy www.presidenciespodcast.com/a-figure-of-...

After a career as a transportation engineer, Aruna Miller became the 1st Indian American woman elected to the MD state legislature in 2010, then in 2023 became the 1st Asian American to serve as a lieutenant governor after winning election in MD. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruna_M...

While I finish work on Part Two, be sure to check out Part One of the Samuel Southard episode to learn about his political rise in New Jersey to become Secretary of the Navy under James Monroe. Much to discuss in his life and career! #history #POTUS #Navy www.presidenciespodcast.com/diligent-and...

After serving for over a year as acting governor, George Ariyoshi became the 1st Asian American elected governor of a US state in 1974, and after twice winning reelection, he remains to date the longest serving governor of Hawai'i. #AAPIHM #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_...

Episode 61. Booty Call. Who is this noseless guy, what's he doing in Venice, and why is he referred to as Carmagnola when that clearly isn't who he is? We investigate this and other items of crusading booty in our latest episode.👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/061-booty-...

A community college instructor for 20 years, Judy Chu began her rise in politics through local and state offices in California before in the 2009 special election becoming the 1st Chinese American woman elected to Congress. #AAPIHM #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Chu

Thanks so much to the generous listener who recently sent me these two books from my research wish list! As there was no name listed, if it was you, please DM as I'd love to thank you personally. As always, I am so grateful to all of you for your support! tinyurl.com/presidencies...

Samuel Dexter was born #OTD in 1761. Learn how this Massachusetts politician became both Secretary of War and Secretary of the Treasury (with the two offices overlapping for a month) by listening to his episode! #history #POTUS #Treasury #War www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-011-sam...

Dalip Singh Saund has the distinction of being the first Indian American and the first person of the Sikh faith to be elected to Congress. When he assumed office in 1957, he also became the first Asian American to serve in Congress. #AAPIHM #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalip_S...

The Battle of Derne ended #OTD in 1805 resulting in a victory for Tripolitan rebel Hamet and his American allies. Learn more about this battle and its importance in the Tripolitan War by listening to this episode from the #Jefferson series. #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/328-the-calm...

Jane Kim became the 1st Korean American elected official in San Francisco when she assumed her seat on the city's Board of Supervisors in 2011. While in office, she championed affordable housing measures and the rights of marginalized communities. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Kim

Thank you so much as always for a great conversation @writersloom.bsky.social! Always fascinating to discuss cinematic depictions of presidential history, and there was certainly much to discuss with this one. 🎞️🎥

James Iredell took his oath of office as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court #OTD in 1790. Learn more about how the first President chose the first members of the Supreme Court in this episode of the #Washington series. #history #POTUS #SCOTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/103-year-one/

Once you're done with the latest episode, be sure to check out Pirates: Totalus Rankium where Rob & Jamie are ranking all of the Golden Age pirates. They haven't started the knock out rounds yet, so it's a great time to jump in & get caught up! @totalusrankium.bsky.social totalusrankiump.podbean.com

We're all in this together - learn more about my motivation for studying history in my conversation with @findthatpod.bsky.social! talkthatpod.net/008-jerry-la...

A new episode is now available! With my special guests from Totalus Rankium, we examine how Samuel Southard of New Jersey goes from being a "restless spirit" to a "diligent and durable" Secretary of the Navy. Hope you'll check it out! #history #POTUS #Navy www.presidenciespodcast.com/diligent-and...

The latest Seat at the Table episode is launching on the main feed tomorrow, but it's available now for patrons on the ad-free feed! This one's a two-parter, so settle in to learn about an influential yet forgotten Cabinet member. #history #POTUS #Navy www.patreon.com/posts/dilige...

Enjoying a beautiful spring day in the Carolinas with some quality time on the front porch reading and listening to the Cubs game. 🌷🌺☀️📚⚾️

After dropping my better half off at the airport this morning for Mother's Day travels, I treated myself to a visit to one of my favorite local bookstores and found a few books for podcast research! 📚

As I finish up work on the next Seat at the Table episode, be sure to check out the latest one on Smith Thompson, the Secretary of the Navy with no maritime experience, to find out how things turned out for him. #history #POTUS #Navy www.presidenciespodcast.com/smith-thomps...

In addition to being the 1st Chinese American governor of a US state, Gary Locke of Washington state became the 1st Chinese American to assume office as Secretary of Commerce in 2009. Two years later, he resigned to become US Ambassador to China. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Lo...

#OTD in 1884, Harry S Truman was born. Though we've still got a ways to go before we get to his presidency, I did get a chance to talk about his administration with John Robert Greene in this episode. Check it out if you haven't already! #Truman #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/interview-wi...

This is the reason why I'm so appreciative when folks share information about the podcast - when I'm told by new listeners how they found Presidencies, they usually begin with "I heard about you from [insert name here]." Thanks all who contribute to the word of mouth efforts! 🎉

Oliver Wolcott, Jr assumed office as governor of CT #OTD in 1817. Learn more about his life and career including his tenure as the 2nd Secretary of the Treasury by listening to his Seat at the Table episode. #history #POTUS #Treasury #CT www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-007-oli...

Thelma Buchholdt was a Filipina American community activist who served four terms in the Alaska House of Representatives, becoming the 1st person of Filipino descent elected to legislative office outside of Hawai'i in 1974. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_...

John Quincy Adams received news of his appointment as US Minister to Britain #OTD in 1815. Learn more about his diplomatic career abroad by listening to Part Two of his three-part Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS #JQA www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0312-jo...

Norman Mineta became the 1st Asian American to represent the state of CA in the US House in 1975 and during his tenure co-founded the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. He later went on to serve as Sec of Commerce & Sec of Transportation. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_...

So grateful to have had the opportunity to talk podcasting and the amazing journey that has been Presidencies on the Talk That Pod podcast! Hope you'll take some time to check it out. Thanks so much @findthatpod.bsky.social!

Despite the nation preparing for war, Congress rejected Madison's request for 2 assistant secretaries of war #OTD in 1812. Learn about the challenges the administration faced in the war buildup by listening to the Madison series. #history #POTUS #Warof1812 www.presidenciespodcast.com/420-once-mor...

In 2008, Cathy Bissoon became the 1st woman of Indian descent to sit on a federal court in the US. Two years later, she was nominated and subsequently confirmed as a US District Court Judge, a position that she still holds. #AAPIHM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_B...

Just learned that on a recent list of the Top 50 POTUS Podcasts in the US, my little podcast was ranked #24 just behind a CNN (i.e. professionally produced) podcast. Thanks to all of you for listening and spreading the word about Presidencies! #PodcastLife www.millionpodcasts.com/potus-podcas...

President Washington met with Madison #OTD in 1792 to discuss whether Washington should run for a second term of office. Learn what it took to convince him not to retire after a single term in this episode from his series. #history #POTUS #Washington www.presidenciespodcast.com/113-should-i...

After serving on the Sacramento city council, Bob Matsui was elected to the US House of Representatives for the California 3rd and was reelected 13 times. He was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #AAPIHM #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Mat...