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. 4, 1980: From Liberation to Dictatorship: The Rise and Fall of Robert Mugabe
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Mar. 4, 1980: From Liberation to Dictatorship: The Rise and Fall of Robert Mugabe
On March 4, 1980, Robert Mugabe and his party, ZANU-PF, won a decisive victory in Zimbabwe’s first independent elections, setting the stage for his long and controversial rule. From liberation hero to authoritarian ruler, Mugabe’s legacy remains deeply complex. Today, we take a closer look at his rise, his impact on Zimbabwe, and the consequences of his nearly four-decade-long grip on power. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow u...
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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...