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Juneteenth

June 19, 1865. Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Texas are officially informed of their freedom. This episode originally aired in 2025. * Support the show! Join Into History [https://intohistory.com/] for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com [http://historydaily.com/] for more history, daily.

Theodore Roosevelt Splits the Republican Party

June 18, 1912. After an acrimonious fight for the presidential nomination, Theodore Roosevelt separates from the Republican Party. * Support the show! Join Into History [https://intohistory.com/] for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com [http://historydaily.com/] for more history, daily.

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act

June 17, 1930. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act takes effect in the US, raising most tariffs by 20% and damaging the world’s already suffering economy. This episode originally aired in 2025. * Support the show! Join Into History [https://intohistory.com/] for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com [http://historydaily.com/] for more history, daily.

The Founding of Ford Motor Company

June 16, 1903. Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential automobile manufacturers. This episode originally aired in 2023. * Support the show! Join Into History [https://intohistory.com/] for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com [http://historydaily.com/] for more history, daily.

The Fraudulent Discovery of Troy

June 15, 1873. Controversial archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann packs up his dig site, claiming he’s discovered “The Treasure of Priam,” which he says is proof he’s found the lost city of Troy. * Support the show! Join Into History [https://intohistory.com/] for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com [http://historydaily.com/] for more history, daily.