Friday, June 25, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
America's independence: How did it happen?
In the final weeks before July 4, 1776, how and why did a group of patriots abandon reconciliation with England and embrace American independence?11:00 a.m.GuestsWilliam Hogeland: Author of "Declaration: The Nine Tumultuous Weeks When America Became Independent, May 1-July 4, 1776.More from MPRWhat's the history of American independence? (07/03/2008)Letters from war (08/17/2005)George Washington's grand idea (07/05/2004)Celebrating citizenship (07/03/2006)Resources
Korea: The Unfinished War
Sixty years ago today, North Korean military forces crossed the 38th Parallel, igniting the Korean War. More than 36,000 Americans lost their lives in that war. However, the war is technically still not over; only a cease fire was signed in 1953. Midday features a 2003 American RadioWorks documentary that examines how the war began and its impact on global politics in the second half of the 20th century.12:00 p.m.More from MPRA war story through a Korean-American lens (03/23/2010)Alexander Haig, former secretary of state, dies (02/20/2010)Summit focuses on limiting nukes (04/12/2010)Resources
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