Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
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The Biggest Sex Scandal in Washington History
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
04/08/21 • 16 min
The precocious wife of President Andrew Jackson's Secretary of War brings down a Cabinet, and nearly brings on a civil war.
From, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr
The “Big Cheese” Receives a Mammoth Gift
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
02/19/21 • 12 min
After a big assist for religious liberty, President Jefferson gets a most unusual gift: the largest food item the White House ever received. As he spars with the scientists of Old Europe over which continent has the biggest, healthiest critters.
From:
The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood:
Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr
The Secretary of State Is Nearly Stabbed to Death
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
01/02/21 • 9 min
One of the John Wilkes Booth conspirators who plotted to kill President Lincoln nearly stabs to death the Secretary of State, on the night of Lincoln's murder.
The Tragic Wife of America’s Premier Thinker
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
04/19/21 • 13 min
Clover Hooper Adams, the spouse of famed author Henry Adams, is a charming and talented photographer and society matron. But a terrible family tragedy plagues her own life.
From, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr
The Most Amazing Duel
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
03/29/21 • 9 min
Future President Andrew Jackson survives a pistol duel to the death with the country's best gunslinger through an astonishing and fearless strategy.
Mrs. Lincoln's Sad Search for Her Deceased Son
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
03/06/21 • 15 min
Mrs. Lincoln's Sad Search for Her Deceased Son. At a time of Civil War that claimed the lives of 600,000 Americans--out of a population of just 30 million--First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln joined the popular custom of seances. Her aim: try to communicate with her son Willie, who passed away at a young age.
From,
The White House's Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal and Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square
Book Links:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-white-houses-unruly-neighborhood-edward-p-moser/1131103788
https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr
The Burning of the White House, and the Rescue of its Riches
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
03/19/21 • 11 min
Intrepid First Lady Dolley Madison, with help with staff and servants, saves priceless items from the White House, just before the British burn the place down during the War of 1812.
The Plantation Owner's Startling Army of Diversity
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
02/26/21 • 17 min
How Gen. Andrew Jackson recruited Creoles, "free men of color", French pirates, backwoodsmen, and Indians to win an unlikely victory over the mighty British Empire at the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.
From
The White House's Unruly Neighborhood:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-white-houses-unruly-neighborhood-edward-p-moser/1131103788
The Biggest Slave Escape in American History
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
02/07/21 • 15 min
In 1848, 77 slaves tried to escape to freedom aboard a schooner skippered by two white abolitionists. Their effort failed, but helped end the slave trade in the nation's capital and in the long run slavery itself.
The Craziest Inaugural Party of Them All
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.
02/07/21 • 8 min
Andrew Jackson's first inauguration was not only the wildest, it nearly wrecked the White House, and forced the new President to spend his first night as Chief Executive in a hotel! "The reign of King Mob triumphant!"
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How many episodes does Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C. have?
Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C. currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C. cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Congress, History, Murder, Podcasts, Tours, Crime, Scandal, Arts, Travel, Espionage and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.?
The episode title 'The Tragic Wife of America’s Premier Thinker' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.?
The average episode length on Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C. is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C. released?
Episodes of Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C. are typically released every 9 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C.?
The first episode of Scandal, Murder & Spies in the Wild, Hidden History of Washington, D.C. was released on Jan 2, 2021.
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