In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Miami. Her one-day stop was a whirlwind of action, and provided unique insight into how a Queen operates.
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss Barbara Baer Capitman, who was critical in preserving Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture. We talk with Daniel Ciraldo, Executive Director of the Miami Design Preservation League (the group Capitman founded) about the history of the work and current threats to historic preservation.
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the Peruvian Havana Embassy Crisis of 1980, which began on April 1 and eventually led to the Mariel Boatlift. Matthew talks with Andrew Beck Grace, a co-host of NPR's "White Lies" podcast. Season 2 of that podcast focuses on Mariel and its significant aftereffects.
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the fallout of the 1997 City of Miami mayoral election, an election that was completely invalidated due to massive absentee ballot fraud. Xavier Suarez won a runoff that never should have happened, and Joe Carollo returned to the mayor's office only after judicial intervention.
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Bob Kealing, author of “Good Day Sunshine State: How the Beatles Rocked Florida.” Our discussion covers the band’s history in Florida, their impact...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we enjoy a very special collaboration with Casey Piket of Miami History Podcast. Casey and Matthew explore the history of statesmen tourists in Miami, with a...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Marshall Jon Fisher, the author of Seventeen and Oh: Miami, 1972, and the NFL’s Only Perfect Season. On the 50th anniversary of the...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Dr. Chris Wilhelm, the author of “From Swamp to Wetland: The Creation of Everglades National Park.” It’s a follow-up to our episode on...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Everglades National Park. The early history of the Everglades would not necessarily foreshadow a decades-long association of...
In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we acknowledge one of Miami’s most significant figures, Mary Athalie Range. She would rise from PTA chairwoman to statewide administrative office and reshape Miami along the...