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  1. Saturday, July 17, 2021

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    07/17/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we commemorate the conversion of Charles Edward Fuller, who came to saving faith on this day in 1917.
    Saturday, July 17, 2021

  2. Friday, July 16, 2021

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    07/16/21
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember Ida B. Wells, who was born on this day in 1862.
    Friday, July 16, 2021

  3. Thursday, July 15, 2021

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    07/15/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember the capture of Jerusalem in the First Crusade, which happened on this day in 1099.
    Thursday, July 15, 2021

  4. Timothy Jones - Percussionist

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    07/14/21
    2 mins
    By Blake Flattley
    In this episode, Blake sits down with percussionist, Timothy Jones. They discuss the challenges of moving across the world to pursue your craft, the need to adapt, and developing as a performer.
    Timothy Jones - Percussionist

  5. Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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    07/14/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember Samson Occom, who died on this day in 1792.
    Wednesday, July 14, 2021

  6. Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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    07/13/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember Henry Benedict Stuart, the Cardinal Duke of York, who died on this day in 1807.
    Tuesday, July 13, 2021

  7. Monday, July 12, 2021

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    07/12/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, passed in the French National Assembly on this day in 1790.
    Monday, July 12, 2021

  8. Sunday, July 11, 2021

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    07/11/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember Annie Armstrong, who was born on this day in 1850.
    Sunday, July 11, 2021

  9. Saturday, July 10, 2021

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    07/10/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember the trial of John Thomas Scopes.
    Saturday, July 10, 2021

  10. Friday, July 9, 2021

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    07/09/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember William Jennings Bryan’s famous “Cross of Gold” speech at the Democratic National Convention.
    Friday, July 9, 2021

  11. Thursday, July 8, 2021

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    07/08/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we return to colonial America and remember the religious freedom granted to Rhode Island in 1663.
    Thursday, July 8, 2021

  12. Wednesday, July 7, 2021

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    07/07/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember a preacher who was once called “the father of American Democracy” Thomas Hooker (spoiler: he wasn’t).
    Wednesday, July 7, 2021