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History's Lost Speeches

Written by: Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
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A five part series exploring how the story of Western ideology may have unfolded differently in the 20th Century, based on the undelivered speeches of world leaders. Features academics, writers and historians talking to presenter Professor Suzannah Lipscomb.

Tracking through the 20th century, from the Western heroic rhetoric borne of Allied success in the D-Day Landings, all the way to Britain's present day relationship with Europe, we'll explore the fragile balance of power, nuclear armament, warfare, heroic narratives and the spread of democratic protest throughout the world.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: In the Event of D-Day Failure

    Ep. 1: In the Event of D-Day Failure
    Aug 3 2020

    What if the Allied D-Day invasions had failed? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to experts about the possible impact of a failure in this crucial turning point in the Second World War. How would the West have built its identity throughout the 20th Century, who would have held the power, and who would have won the war?
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 2: If JFK Had Lived...

    Ep. 2: If JFK Had Lived...
    Aug 3 2020

    In this episode, historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb picks through the legacy John F. Kennedy’s presidency might have left, had he not been assassinated. How might this have impacted Cold War relations, the space race, the Vietnam War and American heroic culture?
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 3: A Moon Disaster

    Ep. 3: A Moon Disaster
    Aug 3 2020

    In the summer of 1969, America made history for mankind, as the Apollo 11 mission placed man on the moon. But what if that spectacular moment had been a disaster instead, and astronauts carrying the pioneering hopes of humankind had met another fate?

    An alternative speech for President Nixon was drafted, but just what might it have meant for Western psychology, politics and culture if he’d had to deliver it?
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    28 mins
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Informative well sequenced flowing with cronological consistency revealing only the lightest of informed assertion. Enjoyable

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We need a lot more history programs like this. Excellent audio book and week worth your time.

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Very educational and perfect for anyone who loves history and the untold portions of said history!

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