Whiskey & History Podcast

10: John F. Kennedy Assassination Attempt in Springfield Illinois

Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was almost assassinated when he visited Springfield Illinois in October of 1962? He was riding in an open convertible car while parading through Springfield on his way to honor our 16th President Abraham Lincoln at his tomb. On route to Lincoln’s Tomb a rifle was spotted pointing out a window in a two story building towards the parade. I hope you guys enjoy the episode and please follow and rate the show. Thanks for Listening!! Article Links: NPR: https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2018-11-28/jfk-in-springfield-1962-a-motorcade-a-rifle-and-a-mystery [https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2018-11-28/jfk-in-springfield-1962-a-motorcade-a-rifle-and-a-mystery] JFK Speech: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/JFKWHA/1962/JFKWHA-141-001/JFKWHA-141-001 [https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/JFKWHA/1962/JFKWHA-141-001/JFKWHA-141-001] Social Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5qJxoqyMz_Ipjq5CA02TQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5qJxoqyMz_Ipjq5CA02TQ] Website: https://anchor.fm/whiskey--history [https://anchor.fm/whiskey--history] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory [https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory] Twitter: https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_ [https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_]  Email: whiskeyandhistorypodcast@gmail.com

09: John Wayne Gacy lived in Springfield Illinois

Did you know that John Wayne Gacy the infamous serial killer lived in Springfield Illinois for a short period of time? I hope you guys enjoy my first Halloween Episode. Thanks for listening!! Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5qJxoqyMz_Ipjq5CA02TQ Website: https://anchor.fm/whiskey--history Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_   Email: whiskeyandhistorypodcast@gmail.com

08: "Hatchet Granny" The Carrie Nation Story

Today's episode is about "Hatchet Granny" better known as Carrie Nation. She was famous for going to saloon smashing them up to fight the evils of alcohol. Thanks for listening!!! Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5qJxoqyMz_Ipjq5CA02TQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5qJxoqyMz_Ipjq5CA02TQ] Website: https://anchor.fm/whiskey--history [https://anchor.fm/whiskey--history] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory [https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/ [https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_ [https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_]  Email: whiskeyandhistorypodcast@gmail.com

07: Martin Luther King Jr., Visiting Springfield Illinois

Today we honor the great icon of Martin Luther King Jr., visiting the State Capital of Illinois in 1965. I hope you guys enjoy this short episode of America's greatest African American leader.  Links: Email: whiskeyandhistorypodcast@gmail.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory [https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/ [https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/] Twitter:https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_ [https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_]

06: Behind the Scenes of The Harmony Brothers Documentary

This episode, I discuss my struggles of making a documentary for College. I talk about the up and downs of creating a film and how to overcome these challenges. I hope you guys enjoy! Links are below. Links: Email: whiskeyandhistorypodcast@gmail.com Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd9b5QNg-jk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd9b5QNg-jk] Documentary Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYwFgaldGBg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYwFgaldGBg] The Old Leland Farm Summer Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6UX8Hco5Do Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory [https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyandhistory] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/ [https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_and_history/] Twitter:https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_ [https://twitter.com/whiskeyHistory_]