The jcuhaj's Podcast

The Pig War and the Pelican Girls: Episode 5-The Bonus Army

World War I veterans descend on Washington, D.C. in 1932 demanding a promised bonus be paid. What resulted is a riot with what has been described as the "greatest contingent of military in Washington since 1865." This is the story of the Bonus Army.

The Pig War and the Pelican Girls: Episode 4-Stagecoach Mary

In the wild west of the 1800s, only one woman - and African American woman, no less - had the ability and courage to deliver mail and supplies for the U.S. Post Office's Star Route: Stagecoach Mary.

The Pig War and the Pelican Girls: Episode 3-Viking Phones Home

On July 1, 1976, a very special museum opened in Washington, DC - the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum. The opening had a very special guest to do the ribbon cutting: the Viking spacecraft that was orbiting Mars.

The Pig War & Pelican Girls: Episode 2-Fighting Fascism with Style

Throughout history, red lipstick has been worn by both women and men not only to enhance beauty, but also to exude power and strength. In this episode of the Pig War & the Pelican Girls, author Joe Cuhaj brings us the story of how the makeup was also used as a form of protest especially during World War II.

The Pig War & Pelican Girls: Episode 1 - The Keeper of the Flame

Episode 1: The Keeper of the Flame
The Pig War and the Pelican Girls is a companion podcast to author Joe Cuhaj's latest book of the same title recalling little known, obscure, and forgotten tales of American history. Episode 1 tells the story of the "Keeper of the Flame," Charlie Deleo, the man tasked with keeping the Statue of Liberty's torch burning.