Welcome to the History of the Americans podcast, episode 61. I'm your host, Jack Heneman,

and I'm recording this on February 26, 2022 in Austin, Texas. As previously reported, I was supposed to be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras this

weekend, but other circumstances conspired to keep me away. They also conspired to delay me a bit on

this episode. I usually don't talk about current events. History podcasts are first about history. And second, they have a long

duration. People listen to history podcast episodes years after they were recorded. So current

events lose their relevance. And it's not why you come here anyway. But before we get to the history

part of this week's episode, I do want to say a word about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

First, I have many acquaintances in Ukraine and at least a few listeners, because in the last

three years I have taught a couple of week-long

courses on entrepreneurship at the Business School of Ukrainian Catholic University in LeViv.

I was both struck and energized by the overt patriotism, not only of the students, but of the faculty.

They have an undisguised pride in their city and country,

and wanted very much to know that I liked Ukraine.

I hope that love of country sustains them in the coming months.

It must also be said that they made me long for the days

when American university students and faculty or, frankly, any Americans, would openly express love of country.

If you feel it, you should say it, it seems to me.

There's nothing unfashionable about it.

LeVive is a town with entertaining craft breweries. The beers are excellent and perhaps

three dollars, so a good time on a budget. It boasts more miles of cobblestone streets than any

city in the world. One of my favorite bars there is a speak-easy.

In order to get in, you have to prove you aren't Russian,

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