Signs of Our Time

Taking a Break

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514308/fan_mail/new] Hi friends, I've enjoyed producing this podcast.  It's been very interesting to explore the story behind the story from historical markers.   I am taking a break from production to focus on other projects.   You can hear more about what I am working on through this episode. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you. I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription. Safe Travels!

Clara Barton ~ The Angel of the Battlefield

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514308/fan_mail/new] Clara Barton earned the nickname "The Angel of the Battlefield" during the American Civil War, but her greatest achievement may have been bringing the Red Cross movement to America.  In this episode of Signs of Our Time, we explore the remarkable life of the woman who transformed compassion into action and established a legacy that continues to bring hope during disasters and emergencies around the world. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you. I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription. Safe Travels!

The Banana Split: A Sweet Slice of American History

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514308/fan_mail/new] Today, we're visiting Latrobe, Pennsylvania, home of a historical marker that celebrates one of America's sweetest creations. What began as a simple experiment at a small-town soda fountain became a dessert enjoyed by generations of families across the country. So grab a seat, bring your sweet tooth, and join me as we explore the fascinating history behind the invention of the banana split. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you. I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription. Safe Travels!

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker ~ First Woman Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514308/fan_mail/new] History is often shaped by individuals who refuse to accept the limitations placed upon them. They see a need, recognize an opportunity to serve, and step forward with courage and determination. Their lives become signposts, pointing future generations toward what is possible.  In today's episode, we'll meet a woman who did exactly that. During a time when women faced enormous barriers in professional life, she became a physician, served on the front lines of the American Civil War, endured capture as a prisoner of war, and earned the nation's highest military honor. Her name was Dr. Mary Walker. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you. I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription. Safe Travels!

The Story of Old Burnsides

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2514308/fan_mail/new] Now every once in a while, history gives us a figure remembered for courage… leadership… innovation… or sacrifice.  And sometimes… history remembers a man because of his sideburns. That’s right. Today we’re talking about a Civil War general whose facial hair became so famous it literally entered the English language. Somewhere along the way, General Ambrose Burnside managed to accomplish something very few people ever achieve. He turned a grooming choice into a dictionary word.  I suppose that means every barber shop in America owes him a small historical plaque. So settle in as we travel back to the days of steam engines, battlefield strategy, and whiskers bold enough to survive the Civil War itself.  This is Signs of Our Time, and today we discover how one man’s facial hair became an American landmark.” Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton] If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/davelaton]. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you. I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription. Safe Travels!