When I was a child, we children had our own portable record player and an extensive stack of children’s records from the late 1950s to about 1964. Out of that stack of LPs there were about 10 or so that we kids would play regularly. Talking with my brother this evening we were reminiscing about one in particular, we always called it “American Adventurer.” There were specific events in American history where you, the young listener, were put right into the story to experience history as only a youthful imagination could.
Out of curiosity, I did a bit of fooling around on the internet after dinner this evening and by golly, I found the durn thing (excuse me if I start talking like an old timey prospector, but if you listen to the first cut you’ll hear why). And now for your listen pleasure and historical education, I bring you “American History Adventures.”
In 11th grade, I had a History teacher who had lectures that we never wanted to end. He was mostly teaching early American History and I think everyone in the class passed with As. But not because he was A happy, but it was so enjoyable, it was like we had lived it.
Mr. Roberts was one of my favorite teachers including Mrs. Fitzsimmons (English), and Mr. Gobal (Science).
I’ll have to listen to this tomorrow, Dr. Tar!
This is fascinating, I was 11 in 1964 and although I never heard this before my 6th grade teacher Mr. Peterson at Jefferson elementary school on the S. hill of Spokane would play old American history radio programs for us to listen to in class and get a better understanding of American history. Friday the 18th of April is not only Good Friday but also the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts with the shot heard around the world that started our freedom from the British. I don’t believe that it’s a coincidence this year that Easter, the Jewish Passover and the fight for American independence all coincide on the same weekend because all 3 of these events dealt with freedom with the resurrection of Jesus that set all mankind free from sin and death, Moses leading the Israelites free from bondage and slavery in Egypt and finally the beginning of the American revolution that set America free from British rule. Let freedom reign from sea to shining sea for all mankind both spiritually as well as physically, all 3 of these historical events were about freedom and I am eternally grateful for all of them as a Christian of Judeo/Christian heritage and as an American. They are our rightful and God given heritage. Amen and hallelujah! One of my ancestors (on my mom’s side of the family) a young man of 19 fought at the battles of Lexington and Concord and survived.
I loved 11th grade US History! I was a top student of about 103 in the class, a jr. yr. requirement
btw I saved it for later too tired now TY!
IMO, American History is the most enjoyable to read about.
It’s a very interesting and dramatic history.
Listening to this after reading that ridiculous “manosphere” article I feel renewed. I especially like hearing the men singing. I wish we had more singing like that in church, so many Christian songs these days are very feminine.
Sometimes you need a good palate cleanser at the end of the day. I figured a little shot of mid20th century optimism might just be the humorous antidote to the constant doom mongering of the MSM. Sure, there was war, poverty, prejudice and beatniks at the time, but there was also history and heroes to celebrate and teach the children about.