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Exploring Presidential History on President’s Day

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on February 20, 2023 · Looking back at the history and little-known facts of the nation’s Commanders-In-Chief.

Tags Abraham Lincoln american history Former President Jimmy Carter George Washington history Mike Purdy President Biden presidential historian Presidential history Presidents' Day Timothy Naftali U.S. presidents

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Roger Kaza

Posted on November 30, 2022 · Episode: 2426 The National Institute of Standards and Technology. Today, an "average" guy.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2756: Miss Columbia

Dr. Andy Boyd

Posted on March 3, 2022 · Episode: 2756 Miss Columbia, American Icon. Today, Mr. or Miss?

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2166: Fitch’s Circle

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on January 14, 2022 · Episode: 2166 John Fitch, a steamboat builder surrounded by the early makers of America. Today, a host of creative people hovers over a steamboat.

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The Hobby Center Enacts New COVID Safety Protocols And How History May Be On Vaccine Mandate’s Side

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on September 30, 2021 · The director of biosafety for research-related infectious pathogens at UTMB Health in Galveston recounts how George Washington led the first mass military inoculation in history against smallpox.

Tags Coronavirus COVID COVID Safety Dr. Susan McLellan George Washington Kirk Goodman The Hobby Center UTMB Health vaccine mandate vaccines

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How U.S. presidents celebrate Thanksgiving- In 59 Seconds

HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 21, 2017 · It all started with George Washington

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Posted on March 23, 2023 · A new exhibit at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum highlights some of the women of Houston's aviation history.

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A Lesson in African American History in the U.S.

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Posted on February 23, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We get an update on the proposed rail merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern and its potential impact on the Houston area.

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