Podcast: The "U" is Silent - We Aren't (Visit Staunton)

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S2E1THE HARD WORK OF HARD HISTORY: INSIDE A PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

From a dairy farm to the helm of a presidential library — Robin Von Seldeneck's journey is one worth hearing. In this episode, Samantha sits down with the President & CEO of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, Virginia, to explore how museums are becoming something more than collections of artifacts. They're becoming places where communities can wrestle with hard truths. Robin shares her vision for honest dialogue around Wilson's complicated legacy on race, power, and democracy, and what it means for a small city to carry the weight of a president's story.

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The U may be silent, but Staunton has a lot to say. Join Visit Staunton as we sit down with inspiring individuals at the top of their craft. We’re chatting about what drives their passion, the actions behind the impact, and a little about the place where they’re making it all happen.

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Podcast: MacArthur Memorial - Colonel House - Part 2

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Podcast: MacArthur Memorial - Colonel House - Part 2

Part 2 of 2: Edward Mandell House, better known as Colonel House, was a pivotal figure in American politics and diplomacy during World War I, serving as President Woodrow Wilson’s closest advisor and confidant from 1913 to 1919. A wealthy Texan, House was a skilled political operator who shunned public office but wielded immense influence behind the scenes. His role during World War I was particularly significant in shaping U.S. foreign policy and Wilson’s vision for peace. To discuss House, the World War I Podcast hosted Andrew Phillips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, VA.

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Podcast: MacArthur Memorial - Colonel House - Part I

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Podcast: MacArthur Memorial - Colonel House - Part I

Part 1 of 2: Edward Mandell House, better known as Colonel House, was a pivotal figure in American politics and diplomacy during World War I, serving as President Woodrow Wilson’s closest advisor and confidant from 1913 to 1919. A wealthy Texan, House was a skilled political operator who shunned public office but wielded immense influence behind the scenes. His role during World War I was particularly significant in shaping U.S. foreign policy and Wilson’s vision for peace. To discuss House, the World War I Podcast hosted Andrew Phillips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, VA.

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