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This is an in depth look into the history of the reliable AK-47. We focus on the creator of the epically reliable AK-47 Mikhail Kalashnikov, and the struggles he had in the earlier days of the AK-47. Consider this an origins story to one of the most versatile, polarizing, durable and reliable weapons of our time. The AK-47 is a symbol of the freedom fighter and is on a few nations flags. The history of the reliable AK-47 is fascinating and dates all the way back to the end of the WW2. Enjoy this new perspective of the History of The Reliable AK-47 brought to you by Rad History.

The women of the Mercury 13 crew aced the same tests as male astronauts, but decades would pass before spaceflight would be for both men and women. The Mercury 13 Program consisted of thirteen American women who, as part of a privately funded program, successfully underwent the same physiological screening tests as had the astronauts selected by NASA on April 9, 1959, for Project Mercury. The term "Mercury 13 Program" was coined by James Cross as a comparison to the Mercury Seven name given to the selected male astronauts. The Mercury 13 program was not part of NASA's astronaut program, they never flew in space as part of a NASA mission, and never met as a whole group. Enjoy this small documentary from Rad History, THe Mostly Forgotten Women of "The Mercury 13" Crew.

Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) was one of the most polarizing Presidents to ever be sworn in in the history of our nation. Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president in 1960 and acceded to the presidency in 1963 upon the assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy. He was much loved and also greatly hated. As president, some people remember him as kind, generous, compassionate, considerate, decent, and devoted to advancing the well-being of the least advantaged out of all the Presidents. Others describe him as cruel, dictatorial, grandiose, and even vicious. Discover the real LBJ in this video from Rad History. Apparently, LBJ also had "Jumbo" qualities. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

Building the Hoover Dam was no small feat. The Hoover Dam is the embodiment of American ingenuity and the American Spirit. The Hoover Dam, formerly called Boulder Dam, is a dam in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, at the Arizona-Nevada border, U.S. Constructed between 1930 and 1936, it is the highest concrete arch dam in the United States. By building the Hoover Dam, it impounds Lake Mead, which extends for 115 miles (185 km) upstream and is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. The Hoover Dam is used for flood and silt control, hydroelectric power, agricultural irrigation, and domestic water supply. It is also a major sightseeing destination, with some seven million visitors a year, almost one million of whom go on tours through the dam. "It is fitting that the flag of our country should fly here in honor of those men who, inspired by a vision of lonely lands made fruitful, conceived this great work and of those others whose genius and labor made that vision a reality." "They died to make the desert bloom. The United States of America will continue to remember that many who toiled here found their final rest while engaged in the building of this dam. The United States of America will continue to remember the services of all who labored to clothe with substance the plans of those who first visioned the building of this dam."

The 1980 Damascus Arkansas missile accident is about as close as a nuclear weapon has ever come to detonating on U.S. soil. This nuclear event in Damascus Arkansas is a story to remember. See how much damage one hand tool accidently puncturing a fuel tank can do. Check out the video to find out how close the southern United States came to a nuclear apocalypse. The Titan II Launch Complex 374-7, just north of Damascus AR, became the site of the most highly publicized disaster in the history of the Titan II missile program when its missile exploded within the launch silo on September 19, 1980. An Air Force airman was killed, and the complex was destroyed. The Titan II Missile Launch Complex 374-7 Site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 2000. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

Rudolf Hess: Hitlers Henchmen, Rudolf Hess Prisoner of Spandau was a high ranking member of the Nazi Party. Against the will of Adolf Hitler, Rudolf Hess attempted to barter a peace treaty with Britain by stealing a German fighter airplane, With extra fuel tanks installed on the Messerschmitt ME-110, Hess, an expert flier, made the five hour, 900 mile flight across the North Sea and managed to navigate within 30 miles of the Duke's residence near Glasgow, Scotland. Rudolf Hess was held captive by the British for the remainder of the war and long after at Spandau Prison. Watch -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

What went wrong for the Alamo to happen? This video from Rad History answers that question. With untold facts that can shed light on the bravery of the men of The Alamo. Remember The Alamo, A phrase that is itched in History. Learn how a few heroes from the Republic of Texas used a strategically placed Spanish mission to square up to the Mexican Army and learn what went wrong in the events leading up to the Alamo. Learn of the heroes of The Alamo like Davy Crockett, Travis Scott, and Jim Bowie. The Alamo fully embodies the people and spirit of Texas. Discover what went down at The Alamo in this video, only on Rad History

The Battle of Trafalgar is one of the most EPIC battles in history! In this Battle of Trafalgar documentary, we center mostly on the hero of this RAD naval battle, Lord Nelson. Discover the genius in his naval tactics and the events leading up to the Battle at Trafalgar. This was the pivotal victory that lead the British to victory. Nelson won victory with [HMS] Victory. The victory at Trafalgar confirmed the naval supremacy Britain had established during the course of the eighteenth century, and was achieved in part through Nelson's departure from prevailing naval tactical orthodoxy. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

This is the overview of the mighty German Bismarck- class Battleship and the sinking of this terror of the Atlantic. It was one of two of that class and was named after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. In this video we dive into the fateful battle with the HMS Hood. We discuss the ships captains and the tactics uses during the conflict. We go into what it took for the British to finally sink the Bismarck and the price they paid. The Bismarck Sinking was a huge victory for allied forces during the Battle of the Atlantic. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

In this video we dive into the scandal that compromised a presidency, The Clinton Scandal involving Monica Lewinsky. The Clinton Scandal ruined names and captivated a nation. Later in this video we dive into the further scandals surrounding the Clintons and Bill Clinton himself. We also discuss what happened to Monica Lewinsky during the Clinton Lewinsky Affair and shortly after. Some ask how she is still alive today. Decades after the Clinton Lewinsky affair we see what Monica Lewinsky she is doing now. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

Follow along as we take a look into the history of biker gangs. We look into the origins of some of the biggest biker gangs in the world. We discuss the criminal activities that helped make these biker gangs the mega empires that ruled the streets and highways of this country. We end on a high note and shed light on some biker gangs that ride for a good cause like BACA, Bikers Against Child Abuse. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

Discover the rough a rugged history of the Mexican-American War. In this story we discuss the overview of the entire conflict, along with the politics involved and key players on both sides of the Mexican- American War. Find out how Texas and other states came to be. The American victory over the Mexicans was critical for the growth of The United States of America.

Discover the rise and fall of Detroit. Follow along as we go through Detroit's Golden Age. From is rise to one of the greatest cities in the U.S. to its long fall from grace. The history of the rise and fall of Detroit, along with what brought the city to its Golden Age is a story of highs and lows. Learn this rad piece of history along with many more on Rad History. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Hoover Dam Construction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ayl5QJMk8 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

A brief history of train graffiti and train boxcar art. This documentary on train graffiti covers boxcar art from its origins, to some reoccurring pieces and well known artists. From freight trains to subway people movers, no train can escape being tagged some some form of graffiti. Train graffiti has moved from vandalism to part of the American landscape