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Welcome to The Untold American Podcast, where Dean & Jess uncover the captivating, untold stories of North America’s rich history. From little-known events to extraordinary individuals, we explore the moments that shaped the United States in ways history books often overlook. With engaging storytelling and a fresh perspective, each episode sheds light on fascinating details you’ve never heard before. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just love a great story, this podcast offers somethin ...
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For 40 years, the U.S. Public Health Service carried out one of the most unethical medical experiments in history—the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Beginning in 1932, 600 African American men in Macon County, Alabama, were misled and denied proper treatment for syphilis under the guise of scientific research. Promised free medical care and deceived abou…
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Step into the chilling world of MKUltra, the CIA’s covert program that pushed the boundaries of science and ethics in the name of Cold War strategy. From 1953 to the 1970s, the U.S. government conducted secret experiments on unsuspecting citizens, using LSD, hypnosis, and sensory deprivation to explore the possibilities of mind control and psycholo…
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Could history be repeating itself? In 1950, Operation Sea Spray saw the U.S. Navy secretly release bacteria over San Francisco to test the effects of biological agents on urban populations. The experiment caused illnesses and sparked outrage decades later when its details were finally revealed. Fast forward to 2025, and reports of a mysterious, che…
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Was Aaron Burr a visionary leader or a traitor to his country? Best remembered for his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton, Burr’s post-political career took a mysterious and scandalous turn with the so-called Western Conspiracy. In 1807, Burr was arrested and tried for treason in one of the most dramatic trials in U.S. history. Accused of plotti…
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In March 1918, the USS Cyclops, one of the largest and most advanced ships in the U.S. Navy, vanished without a trace during a routine voyage. With 309 crew members and passengers on board, the ship was last seen leaving Barbados, destined for Baltimore, Maryland, but it never arrived. What caused this massive collier to disappear so completely tha…
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Explore the shocking story of the Great New York City Draft Riots of 1863, the largest civil uprising in U.S. history. Discover how anger over conscription laws during the Civil War erupted into five days of chaos, leaving the city in flames and deepening racial and class divisions. From the fiery destruction of draft offices to the tragic targetin…
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Dive into the harrowing story of the Ludlow Massacre, a pivotal moment in American labor history that exposed the brutal realities of industrial exploitation. Discover how coal miners and their families, fighting for fair wages and safe working conditions, faced deadly violence at the hands of the Colorado National Guard in 1914. This tragic event,…
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In this episode, we venture into a lesser-known part of American history that sounds like a conspiracy theory but is absolutely real. Discover the fascinating tale of the U.S. Camel Corps, a government-funded experiment in the mid-1800s that brought camels to the American deserts in hopes of revolutionizing transportation and combat in the harsh So…
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What if the fate of the United States had hinged on a daring escape plan involving one of its most iconic leaders? Just weeks before his historic inauguration, Abraham Lincoln’s life was in grave danger. As he prepared to assume the presidency in the winter of 1861, Lincoln became the target of a chilling conspiracy—a secret plot to kidnap or even …
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