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April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil.Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to bring the assassin to justice—but the hunt for John Wilkes Booth isn’t all that grips Stanton.Lincoln’s successor, Vice President Andrew Johnson, is likely to bend to sout...
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1865 Presents American Criminal | The Murder of Medgar Evers
In 1963, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was gunned down in front of his family home by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith. But the story didn’...

Introducing 'History Daily' From Host Lindsay Graham
'History Daily' is a new podcast from host Lindsay Graham which does history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st—the same day President John...

Inside the Episode: S2E10
In the season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.
In this Inside the Episode b...

Cincinnatus | 10
In this season finale, Grant’s decision to testify for Orville Babcock has disastrous consequences for the Freedmen.
Starring James Black as Uly...

Inside the Episode: S2E09
In Episode 9, Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orvil...

Loyalty | 9
Grant’s presidency is imperiled when his newly appointed special prosecutor launches an investigation into Grant’s right-hand man, Orville Babcock.

Inside the Episode: S2E08
In Episode 8, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of Andrew Johnson.
I...

The Enemy Within | 8
On the heels of the election of 1872, Grant launches a crusade to root out corruption. But his fight for good government is imperiled by the return of...

1865 Presents American Elections: Wicked Game | Greeley vs Grant: Progress Under Siege
At the end of episode seven, President Ulysses S. Grant declares martial law and wages war against the Ku Klux Klan, a decision that sets the table fo...

Inside the Episode: S2E07
In Episode 7, when the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the K...

Justice | 7
When the situation below the Mason Dixon takes a turn for the worst, President Grant declares martial law, determined to stamp out the KKK.
1865...

Inside the Episode: S2E06
In Episode 6, after Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the...

In Plain Sight | 6
In the wake of Captain Williams’ murder, President Grant sends the K Troop cavalry to investigate the crime and take on the local chapter of the Ku Kl...

Inside the Episode: S2E05
In Episode 5, President Grant pushes Congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black...

Enforcement | 5
President Grant pushes congress for the power to protect the Freedmen's right to vote and to help install Joseph Rainey, the first black man elected t...

Inside the Episode: S2E04
In Episode 4, Edwin Stanton fights for his place at the table, as President Grant strives to keep the peace.
In this Inside the E...

The Peaceful Transfer | 4
Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised.
In the wake of a failed assassination attempt, Edwin Stanton...

1865 Presents American Elections: Wicked Game
At the end of episode three, Ulysses S. Grant decided to run as the Republican nominee for president in the 1868 election. Coming up in episode four,...

Inside the Episode: S2E03
In the last of our three prologue episodes, Stanton sets out to convince Grant to stand as a candidate in the upcoming 1868 election.
In this In...

Prologue 3: The Second Front | 3
Listener note: this episode contains offensive racial language. Please be advised.
Stanton convinces General Grant to stand as a candidate in th...

Inside the Episode: S2E02
In the second of our three prologue episodes, we meet General Grant, who finds himself ensnared in the political battle between Stanton and Johnson.

Prologue 2: Directing the Whirlwind | 2
General Ulysses S Grant finds himself caught in the middle of the struggle between Stanton and Johnson.
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Inside the Episode: S2E01
In the first of our three prologue episodes, we flashback to the events leading up to President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment, starting with a famous d...

Prologue 1: The Man from Foggy Town | 1
Edwin Stanton sits down with a famous scribe to tell the story of the events that led to Johnson’s impeachment.
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Introducing 1865: Season 2
Secretary of War Edwin Stanton returns in Season Two, still fighting to carry forward President Lincoln’s legacy. To finish the job of Reconstruction,...

Bonus: In Their Own Words
It’s New Year’s Eve, 2019, and the entire team behind 1865 wants to wish you a happy new year, with health, prosperity and good listening in 2020. We...

Totalus Rankium | 17
Last week, 1865 writers and co-creators Steve Walters and Erik Archilla spoke with the hosts of the podcast Totalus Rankium--an irreverent and often c...

Booth: A Hideous Dream | 16
In the finale of the three-part bonus series on the John Wilkes Booth story, with the surrender of Robert E Lee, Booth is driven to take the final, fo...

Inside the Episode: S1E16
In the last of the three-part bonus series on the John Wilkes Booth story, with the surrender of Robert E Lee, Booth was driven to take the final, for...

Inside the Episode: S1E15
In the second of three John Wilkes Booth special episodes, John and his co-conspirators tried to turn the tide of the war and Lucy Hale found herself...

Booth: All Honorable Men | 15
Please note, this episode contains contains adult themes, sexual content, and strong language. Listener discretion is advised.
In this second of...

Interview With Professor Greg Jackson
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Inside the Episode: S1E14
In the first of three John Wilkes Booth special episodes, the country - and the Booth family - was torn apart in Civil War. John had to choose between...

Booth: Obey Necessity | 14
Please note, this episode contains contains adult themes, sexual content, and strong language. Listener discretion is advised.
In this first of...

Inside the Episode: S1E13
In the series finale, Stanton faced termination and Johnson faced impeachment. Neither was willing to back down, and the country edged towards the br...

Thus Always to Tyrants | 13
In this series finale, Stanton faces termination and Johnson faces impeachment. Neither is willing to back down, as the country edges towards the brin...

Inside the Episode: S1E12
In Episode 12, eager to be rid of each other, Stanton and Johnson plotted each other’s political demise, as the country edged toward a constitutional...

Barricade | 12
Eager to be rid of each other, Stanton and Johnson plot each other’s political demise, as the country edges towards a constitutional crisis.
Lis...

Inside the Episode: S1E11
In Episode 11, with the trial over, Stanton struggled to press on and continue the fight..
In this Inside the Episode bonus feature, hear direct...

Fight, Dig and Die | 11
The trial over, Stanton struggles to press on and continue the fight.
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