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The Life and Legacy of Harry R. Truman, the Man Who Refused to Leave Mount St. Helens
06:34 - 15:14 (08:39)
This episode explores the life of Harry R. Truman, a man who became famous for refusing to leave his home on Mount St. Helens in the face of an impending eruption, and his legacy as a folk hero.
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This episode explores the history and geography of Mount St. Helens, one of several active volcanoes in the Cascade Range, and the differences in the environment surrounding the mountain during two very different times.
06:34 - 08:01 (01:27)
Summary
This episode explores the history and geography of Mount St. Helens, one of several active volcanoes in the Cascade Range, and the differences in the environment surrounding the mountain during two very different times.
ChapterThe Life and Legacy of Harry R. Truman, the Man Who Refused to Leave Mount St. Helens
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Mount St. Helens has great cultural significance to the Cowlitz tribe and the Yakama Nation and is involved in creation myths, cultural ideals, and spiritual beliefs.
08:01 - 09:48 (01:46)
Summary
Mount St. Helens has great cultural significance to the Cowlitz tribe and the Yakama Nation and is involved in creation myths, cultural ideals, and spiritual beliefs. It has been recognized and officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a traditional cultural property.
ChapterThe Life and Legacy of Harry R. Truman, the Man Who Refused to Leave Mount St. Helens
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The hosts provide the listeners with the sources of information used for the episode and suggest clips of Truman's animations can be watched on their social media before tuning in.
09:48 - 12:34 (02:45)
Summary
The hosts provide the listeners with the sources of information used for the episode and suggest clips of Truman's animations can be watched on their social media before tuning in. The main source comes from Truman of St. Helens, the Man and His Mountain by Shirley Rosen, along with other sources such as the Smithsonian and the U.S Forest Service YouTube videos.
ChapterThe Life and Legacy of Harry R. Truman, the Man Who Refused to Leave Mount St. Helens
Episode27: The Man Who Went Down With His Mountain. The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The episode talks about the history of Washington, which was not always the bustling metropolis it is today, but instead its origins lay in rumor and speculation in the 1800s.
12:34 - 15:14 (02:40)
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The episode talks about the history of Washington, which was not always the bustling metropolis it is today, but instead its origins lay in rumor and speculation in the 1800s. It explores the early settlers, the logging industry, and the fascinating figure of John Wesley "Pardner" Truman who led many to the state on false promises, even though he had never been there himself.