The sinking of the USS Scorpion and the Velvet Revolution (348)

Cold War Conversations

Ian Sanders

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8 • 758 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

I’m a big fan of the History Daily podcast, where my good friend Lindsay Graham takes you back in time to explore a momentous moment that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Visit Historydaily.com or search History Daily in your podcast app to learn more. As an introduction to History Daily I have selected two Cold War-themed episodes that I know you will enjoy. The first is the story of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion which disappeared in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with 99 men on board on May 22, 1968. The second is the story of the Velvet Revolution when on November 17, 1989. Police violently shut down a student demonstration in Prague, sparking a revolution that ended communist rule in Czechoslovakia. The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Cold War Conversations, the home of real stories of the Cold War.
0:05.9	Timothy Shalame is Bob Dylan and a complete unknown.
0:09.4	If anyone who's going to hold your attention on the state, you have to kind of be a freak.
0:13.9	Critics agree it's outstanding on every level. Five stars.
0:19.1	Shalemay is a revelation.
0:20.8	What do you want to be?
0:21.9	Whatever it is, they don't want me to be.
0:23.8	Now nominated for the Golden Globes for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, Edward Norton.
0:29.3	A Complete Unknown.
0:30.6	Ladies and gentlemen, Bob Bill!
0:32.5	In cinemas, January 17, rated 15.
0:37.6	Welcome to this bonus episode of Cold War Conversations.
0:42.8	Now I'm a big fan of the History Daily podcast where my good friend Lindsay Graham takes
0:47.8	you back in time to explore a momentous moment that happened on this day in history.
0:54.1	Visit Historydaily.com or search History Daily in your podcast app to learn more.
0:59.5	As an introduction to History Daily, I've selected two Cold War-themed episodes that I know
1:05.3	that you will enjoy.
1:06.9	The first is the story of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion, which disappeared in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with 99 men on board on May 22nd, 1968.
1:18.6	The second is the story of the Velvet Revolution, when on November 17, 1989, police violently shut down a student demonstration in Prague, sparking a revolution
1:31.1	that ended communist rule in Czechoslovakia.
1:35.0	I'm delighted to welcome Lindsay Graham and the History Daily podcast to Cold War
1:40.6	Conversations.
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