Today, we’re going back to June 19, 1865. We’re in Galveston, Texas. The Civil War is over. The Confederacy has collapsed. But here, on this island city, thousands of enslaved people still don’t know they’re free. Two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. But that changes today, a day that would later be known as Juneteenth. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedai...
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Today, we’re going back to June 19, 1865. We’re in Galveston, Texas. The Civil War is over. The Confederacy has collapsed. But here, on this island city, thousands of enslaved people still don’t know they’re free. Two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. But that changes today, a day that would later be known as Juneteenth. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedai...
Mar. 3, 1938: From Sand to Fortune: Saudi Arabia’s Oil Boom
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Mar. 3, 1938: From Sand to Fortune: Saudi Arabia’s Oil Boom
On March 3, 1938, a single well in the Saudi Arabian desert struck oil—and the world would never be the same. Join us as we explore how a dusty stretch of sand became the foundation of a global economic powerhouse. From the risky drilling at Dammam No. 7 to the meteoric rise of Saudi Arabia's oil industry, we’ll unpack one of the fastest economic turnarounds in history. Discover how black gold transformed not just a kingdom, but also global politics, energy markets, and everyday life. V...
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Today, we’re going back to June 19, 1865. We’re in Galveston, Texas. The Civil War is over. The Confederacy has collapsed. But here, on this island city, thousands of enslaved people still don’t know they’re free. Two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. But that changes today, a day that would later be known as Juneteenth. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedai...
