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McCormickonHistory

McCormickonHistory

By: Robert McCormick
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 McCormick on History explores fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the history of the Carolinas, American history, and twentieth century European history. The histories of Eastern North Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina, criminality, and sports receive particular attention.Robert McCormick World
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  • Appeasement and the Causes of World War II

    Appeasement and the Causes of World War II
    Jul 18 2025

    On September 1, 1939, Nazi troops, under orders from Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland initiating World War II; however, the war was several years in the making. How did the war come about? Could it have been avoided? Was appeasement to blame? In this podcast we examine the complex causes of World War II in Europe.
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    44 mins
  • Carolina Colony's First Settlers

    Carolina Colony's First Settlers
    Jun 5 2025

    Many believe that the first permanent European settlement in the Carolina Colony was Charleston. It wasn't. The first settlers were in the Albemarle Sound region of North Carolina. Listen to the fascinating story of how the Albemarle became home to the first permanent European settlers in the Carolina Colony.
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    36 mins
  • Welsh Neck Baptist Church in the 1700s: An Interview with Dr. John Barrington

    Welsh Neck Baptist Church in the 1700s: An Interview with Dr. John Barrington
    Apr 9 2025

    Welsh Neck Baptist Church in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina , the second oldest Baptist congregation in the state, left a significant footprint in South Carolina history. Take a moment to explore this important congregation's history in the 1700s with Dr. John Barrington of Furman University. Dr. Barrington is the editor of Baptists in Early North America. vol. V. Welsh Neck, South Carolina.
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    44 mins
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