Riverhistory.com Podcast

004: The Louisiana Purchase – The role of the Mississippi River in the United States doubling in size. Today’s story is filled with international intrigue and secret deals, slave rebellion and global conquest, and the desire for the United States to control the Mississippi River and the all-important port of New Orleans. Welcome to the RiverHistory.com podcast, sharing fascinating stories from U.S. river history to enlighten, enrich, and entertain curious minds. The rivers of America have long been thoroughfares of migration, transportation, and commerce. Here we explore the fascinating stories, remarkable people, and amazing significance of the rivers of America both then and now. My name is Bill Wiemuth and I am your host and guide. I have been fortunate over the last two decades to study, write, produce and share about River History. I have shared my dynamic and entertaining presentations in more than 2,000 performances aboard more than 400 cruises and for organizations and corporate events across the U.S.