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Signs of Our Time

Signs of Our Time

Written by: Dave Laton
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Have you ever stopped to read a historical marker as you traveled across the US? Perhaps you’ve wondered if there was more to the story.


This podcast seeks to reveal the story behind the story from America's roadside historical markers. We explore the facts and sometimes quirky and unusual background information making our heritage even more fascinating.


Let me know if you have an unusual historical marker we can explore. americanhistoricalmarkers@gmail.com

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Episodes
  • Episode 39 - From Blacksmith to Tractors
    Mar 10 2026

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    In this episode I look at the story behind the story of the John Deere company. We look at the humble beginnings on a blacksmith shop to transforming farming world wide. This is a true American success story.

    References:

    Historical Marker Database (https://hmdb.org)

    Wikipedia

    John Deere Company (https://about.deere.com)

    Support the show

    If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.

    I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription.

    Safe Travels!

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  • Episode 38 - The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde
    Mar 3 2026

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    During the Great Depression of the 1930's times were hard for most of our nation. Jobs were scarce, families were devestated, and there seemed little hope for recovery. During that time an infamous couple, Bonnie and Clyde emerged to engage in a crime spree across several states.

    In today's episode I look at that legend and how it left a lasting, although not so good impact on the rich heritage of our great nation.

    Support the show

    If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.

    I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription.

    Safe Travels!

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  • Episdoe 37 - The First Cheeseburger - A Slice of American History
    Feb 24 2026

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    We take the lowly cheeseburger for granted. In fact, I rarely have just a hamburger. Without cheese it just feels naked. An no one want to eat a naked sandwich...just doesn't seem right.

    In today's episode I look at the story behind the story of the invention or intervention of one of America's favorite foods.

    References:

    Visit Pasadena (https://visitpasadena.com)

    The Historical Marker Database (https://hmdb.org)

    Support the show

    If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5. I truly apprecite your support. All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.

    I also invite you to leave me feedback by clicking on the "Send Us a Text" tab at the top of this discription.

    Safe Travels!

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    5 mins
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