War and Memory in American Culture
This season examines how we remember war,
beginning here on our own campus and extending through the DFW region and the nation.
Teaser
Welcome to another season of History Frogcast, where we put the life and times of Horned Frogs into their rightful place in world history.
TCU’s Veterans Plaza
The history of the TCU Veterans Memorial, now known as Veterans Plaza, began with WWI and continues to evolve today with changing social attitudes towards conflict, war, and military service.
Frogs Never Quit: The Forgotten Memory of Horace Carswell, Jr.
This episode will explore the military accomplishments of Horace Carswell, Jr., and what causes him and other military members not to get the recognition and memory they deserve.
Frontline Angels: A World War II Nurse’s Legacy
This episode follows the story of Lt. Dorothy M. Delmar, mother of a TCU staff member, and explores the legacy of World War II nurses, examining how we view their work through a modern-day lens.
Game Changers: How Do We Remember Veterans in Athletics?
Explore the exciting histories of American football and baseball through the lens of those who both played and served bravely in the military.
Dallas Holocaust Memorial and Human Rights Museum
In this episode, Sam and Casey explore the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum’s mission to preserve history and educate against hatred and genocide, the role of museums in shaping collective memory, and the importance of turning history’s darkest chapters into tools for preventing future injustices.
Keep Kent Open
Join us for a powerful episode as we explore the tragic Kent State shooting, the 1970s protests, and their lasting impact on activism and free speech. Through personal stories and expert insights, we’ll reflect on how that fateful day in May shaped a generation and continues to resonate today.
Medal of Honor Museum
Explore the history of the Medal of Honor, how it reflects America’s turbulent past, and preparations for National Medal of Honor Museum. Tune in for a discussion of who and how US service members serve, and the mission of the National Medal of Honor Museum as it is set to open in Arlington, TX in March 2025.
DPAA
This episode discusses one of the United States Defense Agency and its mission to identify and retrieve missing military personnel like Captain Howard A. Wilson Jr., a past TCU student athlete that was reported MIA during the Korean War.
Special Thanks to…
- Dr. Bill Meier
Chair, TCU History Department - Dr. Sonja Watson
Dean, AddRan College of Liberal Arts - Dr. Curt Rode
Associate Director, Center for Digital Expression - Corey Reed
Director of Web Management - Elaine Tubré
Associate Director of Website Management - Teno Miles
Dem TCU Boyz - Dr. Jean Marie Brown
Director, Student Media, Department of Journalism - Jami Alford
IT Coordinator, AddRan College - James Seeley
Director of Journalism Technology
And a very Special Thanks to our Guests
- Dr. Steven Casey
London School of Economics - Dr. John Curatola
National World War II Museum - Dr. Bradley W. Hart
National World War II Museum - Dr. Andrew Huebner
University of Alabama - Dr. Brad Lucas
Texas Christian University - Dr. Kurt Piehler
Florida State University - Mr. Ryan Poff
Department of Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency - Dr. Andy Schoolmaster
Former Dean, AddRan College of Liberal Arts, TCU - Dr. William Taylor
San Angelo State University - Dr. Charissa Threat
Chapman University