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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 1h

What a rewarding week in Nashville! 🎶 From research at the Country Music Hall of Fame to a special backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry, I left with new perspectives, plenty of research, and even more appreciation for the stories I have the privilege of telling. ❤️ #Author #Nashville

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Behind every great duet is a team that helps make the magic happen. Producer Billy Sherrill was pivotal to the careers of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, helping shape not only their individual sounds but some of country music's most memorable duets. 📷 George Jones, Tammy Wynette & Billy Sherrill

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

From Wild Rose to the Grand Ole Opry, Pam Gadd’s remarkable career has crossed decades of country and bluegrass music, including performing alongside legends Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. I loved hearing some of her stories on #SayItWithHistory. 🎶 open.spotify.com/episode/50HZ...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Summer 2026 was a busy and rewarding one—new articles, a Nashville Voyager interview, Season 4 of Say It With History, continued research for my forthcoming book, and becoming a lifetime member of FLARE. Grateful for the opportunities and looking forward to what fall brings! 🍁www.holleysnaith.com

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’m closing Season 4 of #SayItWithHistory with my friend Pam Gadd. We talk her band Wild Rose, picking banjo with Earl Scruggs, performing with Porter Wagoner at the Opry, recording with Dolly Parton, and a lifetime spent making music.🪕 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/50HZ...

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Bluegrass, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Sound of Nashville: Country Music History with Pam Gadd

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Lew Ayres and Katharine Hepburn in Holiday (1938), the RKO romantic comedy directed by George Cukor. #LewAyres #KatharineHepburn #ClassicHollywood

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

If you missed Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World on PBS American Masters, the full documentary is now available on YouTube. I highly recommend watching this beautiful look at Oliver’s life, poetry, and the natural world that inspired her. @pbs.org #AmericanMasters youtu.be/hCyw9F4t7QQ?...

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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Lew Ayres built a successful Hollywood career but was willing to risk it to stand by his convictions. Author Lesley L. Coffin joins me to discuss his movies, his conscientious objection during WWII, and the complexities of celebrity & public judgment. #LewAyres open.spotify.com/episode/415h...

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The Myth of the Hollywood War Hero: Lew Ayres, Conscience, and World War II with Lesley Coffin

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Gram Parsons took traditional country style and turned it inside out. His now-iconic Nudie suit, embroidered with marijuana leaves, pills, poppies, and flames, blended Nashville rhinestone glamour with the counterculture he brought into country music. #GramParsons #Music #NudieSuit

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I am happy to share my interview with Nashville Voyager! We talked about where my love of history began, how rejection has shaped my path, and why the time to pursue what is on your heart is now. I hope you give its read! 💙way. nashvillevoyager.com/interview/ch...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Some of the darkest chapters of World War II remain among the least discussed. I speak with historian Jenny Chan about Unit 731, wartime atrocities in the Pacific, media narratives, and the role the American government played in the aftermath of the war. 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4e8T...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Ninety years ago, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced their way through Swing Time. ✨ My latest explores the magic behind the 1936 classic—from Fred and Ginger’s chemistry and George Stevens’ direction to its unforgettable music, dance, and more complicated legacy. medium.com/counterarts/...

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‘Swing Time’: The Musical Comedy That Became an Astaire-Rogers Masterpiece

How inspired direction, unforgettable music, and extraordinary dance created one of Hollywood’s most enduring films.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Joe DiMaggio was more than a baseball icon. In this episode, I speak with author and researcher Kelly Lacroix about Joe’s rise to fame, his relationship with Marilyn Monroe, the myths surrounding his life, and the man behind the legend. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/23HJ... #SayItWithHistory

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Say It With History is now on YouTube! 🎙️ You can listen to episodes of the podcast on my new channel, @holleysnaithhistorian. I may add more history-related content in the future, too. Another way to learn and explore the past! youtube.com/@holleysnait... #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast #History

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thrilled to share that I’ve joined the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) as a Lifetime Member! My work on Eleanor Roosevelt and Pat Nixon sparked a lasting interest in the lives and legacies of America’s First Ladies, and I’m excited to continue that work with FLARE. 💜

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I speak with historian Samantha Snyder about Elizabeth Willing Powel’s influence during the George Washington years, the role of women in shaping political culture, and the story behind Samantha’s forthcoming book, A Remarkable Woman. ✨ 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4VHh...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

My latest for PBS American Masters explores how Provincetown became a haven for LGBTQ+ Americans and its connection to poet Mary Oliver. 📖 Read: www.pbs.org/wnet/america... Watch MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD August 25 on PBS. 📺 #AmericanMasters #MaryOliver

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How Provincetown became a haven for LGBTQ+ Americans | American Masters | PBS

Discover how Provincetown became one of America’s most celebrated artistic communities and a lasting haven for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Lauren Bacall became a star at just 19, but staying one for seven decades required more than talent. I speak with author and film historian Anthony Uzarowski to explore Bacall's remarkable career and his book Lauren Bacall: Queen of Cool. ✨ 🎙️Listen Here: open.spotify.com/episode/4vwB...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Eleanor Roosevelt with Winston Churchill at Val-Kill in 1943. During Churchill’s visit to the quaint cottage in Hyde Park, NY, FDR and the prime minister stepped away beneath a tree on the grounds for a private wartime discussion. This was a remarkable moment at the place Eleanor called home.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Family history is about more than names and dates. ✉️ In this episode, I speak with author Ben Robinson about Finding Charlotte, preserving overlooked stories, and the power of family history to connect past and present. 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3DJK... #SayItWithHistory #FamilyHistory

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Some of the most influential women in American history worked behind the scenes. I speak with Kathryn Smith about Missy LeHand, Martha Washington, and the women who helped shape American history from behind the scenes. 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5re3... #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I am working on an article celebrating the 90th anniversary of "Swing Time," and I love this photo of the "Waltz in Swing Time" routine. It shows the genuine joy Fred and Ginger found in working with one another, even after six films in just three years! 🎥 #SwingTime #FredandGinger #ClassicHollywood

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

When Franklin D. Roosevelt first came to Warm Springs in 1924, he was searching for hope. What he found inspired him to create a place where others living with polio could pursue rehabilitation. Here he is pictured after a swim at the rehabilitation pools he had constructed. #FDR #WarmSprings

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Palm Springs and golf have long been intertwined, and few places tell that story better than O'Donnell Golf Club. I speak with Alexandra Phillips, General Manager of O'Donnell, about the club's history, its role in Palm Springs, and more. 🌴 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/1srb...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Honored to have my latest article published in East Wing Magazine! ✨ In "How I Discovered the Real Eleanor Roosevelt Through Her Photographs at Val-Kill," I reflect on restoring Eleanor Roosevelt's photographs & how I discovered the real Eleanor. www.eastwingmagazine.com/p/how-i-disc...

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How I Discovered the Real Eleanor Roosevelt Through Her Photographs at Val-Kill

Guest Column by Holley Snaith

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Books have the power to shape culture and challenge censorship. 📚 In this episode, I speak with author Gayle Feldman about Nothing Random, Bennett Cerf, Random House, the Ulysses censorship case, and the power of free expression. 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7vlU...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Remembering Ginger Rogers on her birthday. Researching her life and career through articles I've written and podcast conversations has been a true joy. The more I learned, the more I admire her. She was also a gifted and dedicated athlete, clearly in her element on the tennis court! #GingerRogers

Ginger Rogers jumps high over a tennis net with her racket raised and arms outstretched, wearing a white tennis outfit and smiling against a blue sky.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The American Revolution was far more global than many of us realize. I speak with writer Derek Baxter about The Forgotten World War, foreign alliances, Cuba’s role in Yorktown, and why the Revolutionary War should be understood as a world conflict. 🇺🇸 Listen Here: open.spotify.com/episode/1GSo...

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P.M.Bryant @pmbryant.com · 06/07/2026

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in “Roberta” (1935). Amongst the many great Astaire-Rogers films, this has always been amongst my favorites. I particularly love the casual, joyful tap number they do in this scene, “I’ll Be Hard to Handle.”

Astaire in a casual outfit and Rogers in long-sleeved blouse and dark slacks relax and converse.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

It was a privilege to write about #WarmSprings for @mainlymuseums.bsky.social, the place where my love for public history began. It was where #FDR found renewed purpose after polio and where thousands of patients found hope and community. I hope this inspires others to visit this remarkable place. 💙

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Most people remember Minnie Pearl as the woman in the flowered hat with the price tag. But behind the character was Sarah Cannon—a performer who helped shape country music and Nashville. Mary Ellen Pethel joins me to explore her remarkable legacy. 🪕 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2B5g...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Most people know Vincent van Gogh. Far fewer know Jo van Gogh-Bonger, who helped ensure his work would be remembered. Joan Fernandez joins Say It With History to discuss Jo's remarkable role in shaping Vincent's legacy. 🎨 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2OPq... #JonaGogh #WomensHistory

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

One thing I've learned as a historian is that even when you think you know a subject, there's always more to discover. The writing process may have begun, but the research never really ends—and that's part of the joy of it. 📚 www.holleysnaith.com #Historian #Writer #Research

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A photograph, a quilt, furniture, or a household object can reveal stories that history books alone cannot tell. Historian Laura Smith joins discusses the power of material culture and how learning to "read" objects can deepen our understanding of the past. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2L7j...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

As former presidents and first ladies come together for the Obama Presidential Center opening, I'm reminded of this 1991 photograph from the opening of the Reagan Library featuring Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter, and Betty Ford. #FirstLadies #Civility

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I recently joined #PreserveCast to discuss helping restore and digitize Eleanor Roosevelt's personal photograph collection at Val-Kill. We talked archives, preservation, missing photographs, and the creation of the Eleanor's Pictures website. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6Xkq...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

At age 10, Wilhelmina inherited the Dutch throne. During World War II, she became a symbol of resistance and hope for her occupied nation. Read my latest article for History in Progress: medium.com/history-in-p... #History #WorldWarII #DutchHistory #WomensHistory

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Queen Wilhelmina: The Dutch Monarch Who Led the Netherlands Through Two World Wars

From child monarch to a symbol of Dutch resilience.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

America’s historic places were often saved because women fought to preserve them. Public historian Amanda Roper joins me to explore the women behind America’s preservation movement, from Mount Vernon to the stories that shape cultural memory. 🎙️Listen here. open.spotify.com/episode/5Avh...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Elie Wiesel survived Auschwitz and Buchenwald, then dedicated his life to fighting what he called "the sin of indifference." Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire from American Masters is now available to watch online. It is well worth the watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxb2... #ElieWiesel #Holocaust

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Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I'm excited to turn my attention back to growing History in Progress. We're always looking for great history stories and new voices. If you have research, a fascinating historical topic, or a story worth sharing, consider writing for us. Message if you'd like to learn more. medium.com/p/45cdbbe7132a

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Excited to share that I am under contract with a respected publisher to write a book on a subject that has meant a great deal to me for many years! This is a long-held dream coming to fruition. Looking forward to sharing more in the future. 📖https://www.holleysnaith.com #BookAnnouncement #Historian

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

On this 82nd anniversary of D-Day, we remember the courage of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy and the sacrifices made in the cause of freedom. As #FDR prayed to the nation on June 6, 1944: "Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor." We remember them.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The story of Julius Caesar is also a story about power, ambition, and political change. Professor Phil Mathew joins me to discuss the fall of the Roman Republic and why this history still matters today. 🎙️Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3oQR... #History #AncientRome #Leadership

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Classic Hollywood was often bolder, sharper, and more modern than we remember. A new episode of Say It With History with writer and cultural critic Simone O. Elias explores the Pre Code era, women in early Hollywood, and why these films still resonate today. open.spotify.com/episode/1taf...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause is now streaming from American Masters and is well worth watching. A powerful reminder of Du Bois’s intellect, civil rights work, and belief in the power of art to create change. Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2_G...

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W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Civics education is about more than memorizing how government works. Educator Keith Pakela joins me on Say It With History to discuss critical thinking, democracy, and the role of AI in today’s classroom. 🎙️Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/54jY... #Education #Civics #History

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Anna May Wong was often confined to stereotypical roles in Hollywood, yet she brought depth and humanity to every performance. Listen as @kayteesal.bsky.social joins the conversation to discuss the life and legacy of Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star. open.spotify.com/episode/7q0R...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Excited to share my latest piece for PBS #AmericanMasters: Eight Ways W.E.B. Du Bois Used Art as Activism. From The Souls of Black Folk to science fiction and visual art, Du Bois used creativity to challenge injustice and reshape public thought. www.pbs.org/wnet/america...

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Eight ways W.E.B. Du Bois used art as activism | American Masters | PBS

Here are eight key works that exemplify how W.E.B. Du Bois turned art into activism.

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Before Hollywood was ready for her, there was Anna May Wong. In this episode, I speak with @kayteesal.bsky.social about the life and legacy of Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star, the barriers she faced, and why her story still matters today. 🎙️Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7q0R...

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Holley Snaith @holleysnaith.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today marks the anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s passing. Resharing The Final Curtain, the final piece in my series on Sinatra’s life, career, and legacy. medium.com/frame-of-ref... #FrankSinatra #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley #OldHollywood

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The Final Curtain

A look at the last two decades of the life and career of Frank Sinatra.

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