Holley Snaith
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📜 Host of Say It With History Podcast | Historian & Storyteller | Specializing in 20th Century History 🏛️ Formerly with the FDR Library, Eleanor Roosevelt Center, & Nixon Foundation 🖋️ Exploring stories that shaped the modern era 🌐 www.holleysnaith.com
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Intro post! I’m a historian passionate about uncovering the stories and images that shaped 20th century history. From presidential archives to stories of iconic figures, I’m thrilled to share my journey with you. Let’s dive in! 🚀📜✨
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#History #HistorywithHolley #Writer #Historian
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What does Bruce Springsteen’s music teach us about history and memory? 🎶🇺🇸 I talk with historian Melissa Ziobro about the Springsteen Archives, her upcoming book on Springsteen & the Vietnam War, & more.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/77tI...
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Springsteen, Memory, and Vietnam: A Conversation with Melissa Ziobro
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🌟 In 1987, #MarleeMatlin made history. In her first-ever film role, she won the Oscar for "Children of a Lesser God," making her the first Deaf actor to take home the award.
This was a groundbreaking win that gave Deaf stories visibility and proved talent knows no barriers. #Hollywood
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🎙️ If you’ve listened to even one episode of Say It With History, I’d love your feedback as I plan Season 2!
The survey only takes a few minutes and is open until Oct 21. Your thoughts help shape future guests & stories. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Women risked everything as spies in the American Revolution—yet their stories are often forgotten. Author Aly Riley uncovers Lydia Darragh, Anna Strong & the mystery of Agent 355 in She Spies. 🕵️‍♀️🇺🇸 Hear our convo on the latest "Say It With History"! 🎙#SayItWithHistory #SheSpies #AmericanRevolution
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🍂 Happy October! My September Substack newsletter is live. This month I’m sharing a piece on a classic film, new work for PBS American Masters, and the latest weekly episodes of Say It With History. Subscribe on Substack to stay in the loop. holleysnaith.substack.com/p/notes-from...
Notes from Holley
Celebrations, Stories & New Episodes.
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Who were the female spies of the American Revolution? On the new episode of #SayItWithHistory, I talk with historian & author Aly Riley about her book "She Spies," the forgotten women who risked everything, and the enduring mystery of Agent 355.
🎧 Listen here!
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Unveiling Hidden Histories: A Conversation with Aly Riley on Female Spies of the Revolution
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Are we in a Second Gilded Age? On the latest episode of Say It With History, historian Matthew Hild unpacks the parallels between the 19th-century Gilded Age and today—plus his surprising turn to writing about Andy Gibb & Olivia Newton-John. #SayItWithHistory open.spotify.com/episode/4ywT...
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💡 Why does the Gilded Age still fascinate us more than a century later? On the new Say It With History, I talk with Matthew Hild, lecturer of history at Georgia Tech, about its lasting grip—plus his work on Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton-John. #SayItWithHistory open.spotify.com/episode/4ywT...
From the Gilded Age to Pop Culture: A Conversation with Matthew Hild
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Catching up on here but I agree with everything you said about this podcast, Alycia! You can tell how much hard work and deep research was put into it, and anytime real researchers/historians take the time to debunk myths that have lingered for decades, I am onboard.
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Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
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Check out my conversation with Heath and learn more about Pat Nixon. 🎧https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NpDMZACCkb5eSqetIE0Pa?si=-RMRqU7cRvKEIT8VLgYaYw
The Enigmatic First Lady: A Conversation on Pat Nixon with Heath Hardage Lee
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Historian Heath Hardage Lee reveals the real Pat Nixon—far more than the narrow, often misogynistic lens the media used. Behind the headlines was a warm, witty First Lady who advanced diplomacy & served with grace. Listen to the episode! 🌍 #SayItWithHisotry #PatNixon #FirstLadies
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New episode! 🎙️ I talk with biographer Heath Hardage Lee about Pat Nixon—her diplomacy, quiet push for women’s rights, and the myths that obscured her legacy. Listen wherever you get podcasts.
#SayItWithHistory #PatNixon #FirstLadies #Diplomacy #HistoryPodcast sites.libsyn.com/586495/the-e...
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📣 Starting this Wednesday, Say It With History goes weekly!
🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday through the end of October.
Season One will feature 10 episodes, and I can’t wait to share the remaining conversations with the people keeping history alive and relevant. #SayItWithHistory #Podcast
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🎩 Looking for something light and entertaining to read this weekend? Dive into my article on Top Hat, the most profitable Fred & Ginger film and a timeless classic celebrating its 90th anniversary. ✨
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#TopHat #FredAndGinger #ClassicHollywood #AstaireAndRogers #Musicals
‘Top Hat’: 90 Years of the Musical That Set the Standard
A look at the classic musical that lifted Depression-era audiences and launched Astaire and Rogers to legendary status.
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It's meant to entertain and make you feel good, and I think it still does just that. Enjoy the read!