GEORGE B. MCLELLAN, JUNIOR Would Like a Word

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

Bruce Carlson

News, History, Politics

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2022

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

George B. McClellan Junior, son of the Union general and Mayor of New York City for two turn-of-the century terms is not history's usual voice, his takes are different. He saw Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson at their most base and political. He became mayor of the nation's largest city and talked about for its highest office, only to earn the displeasure of his sponsors for acting independently (and probably, prudently). He thinks at least one story about Lincoln was overplayed, he was against the United State's entry into World War I. Let's speak to McClellan Jr [ by reviewing his memoirs! ]. About turn of the century politics, political machines, being New York City major and son of famous Civil War General and Democratic candidate for President. . He also speaks to race relations in Congress in the 1890's, being a Northern Congressman in a Southern-dominated party, what it's like to fight the 'tiger' of Tammany Hall and other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an air wave media podcast.
0:05.2	You know, you've probably seen these on TV, these ceremonial occasions, maybe a politician
0:09.8	dig some dirt in the ground and shovels it for the cameras.
0:14.1	This is in 1904, George B. McClellan, Jr. is the mayor.
0:18.6	So an interesting thing happens when he chrisons the first New York subway.
0:24.5	The Civil War and Reconstruction was a pivotal era in American history.
0:29.4	And a war was fought to save the Union and to free the slaves.
0:33.4	And when the work to rebuild the nation after that war was over, turned into a struggle
0:38.4	to guarantee liberty and justice for all Americans.
0:42.5	I'm Tracy and I'm Rich.
0:45.0	And we want to invite you to join us as we take an in-depth look at this pivotal era in
0:50.4	American history.
0:52.1	Look for the Civil War and Reconstruction wherever you find your podcasts.
0:56.9	Well, in this case, mayor McClellan was just supposed to, you know, get the control
1:02.2	started and then hand it off to the qualified motorman.
1:05.8	But here's what happened from the New York Times.
1:08.4	October 28, 1904.
1:10.9	Are we ready?
1:11.9	Ask the mayor?
1:12.9	All right, responded, the manager, who kept his hand on the emergency brake lever.
1:18.4	Slow at first, remember, mayor.
1:21.2	The mayor's wrist shot out at about an inch in the train began to move at 2.35 o'clock.
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