Kenneth Davis

What role have citizen soldiers played in America’s history?

Citizen soldiers have fought beside regular soldiers since America’s beginning. Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the role of U.S. citizen soldiers from America’s independence to today, plus the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

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Is it right to "celebrate" Memorial Day? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to say that it's okay to celebrate Memorial Day as we recognize those who paid the ultimate price for us to share this holiday with family and friends.
How did Memorial day get its start? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate Memorial Day by explaining some of the myths and truths about how this very American holiday got started.
What impact did U.S. President have on the Thanksgiving Day holiday? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to report on how U.S. president handled the evolution and progress of Thanksgiving Day.
What should the Pilgrims have been the most thankful for? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame on Thanksgiving Day to say that the Pilgrims should have really been the most thankful for Squanto, the Indian who save them from starving.
Halloween has become one of our biggest holidays in America. Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the past 30 years has seen Halloween become one our most popular and commercial holidays.