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Marshall, Blake, and Mike discuss the imaginative stories that Enlightenment figures like Benjamin Franklin told about exotic, faraway lands like China — places the Western world knew little about — in this excerpt from Episode 201 — "The Flag Follows Trade" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," which discusses the persistent American misunderstanding of China. For much more about the history you have forgotten or never knew, see our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia, listen wherever you get your podcasts, or visit us at https://www.usofamnesia.com. Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com.

In an excerpt from Episode 206 — "Vinegar Joe and the Generalissimo" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus" — which discusses how the United States always has misunderstood China — Mike describes how and why U.S. Army General Joseph "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell became chief of staff to Chiang Kai-shek and commander of U.S. forces in China during World War II. For much more, see our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and visit us at https://www.usofamnesia@gmail.com. Email us at usa.amnesia.com.

In this excerpt from Episode 206 — "Vinegar Joe and the Generalissimo" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," which discusses how the United States always has misunderstood China, Mike describes some of the more famous U.S. military operations and units in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater of World War II For much more, see our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and visit us at https://www.usofamnesia.com. Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com.

In this excerpt from Episode 106 — "America First, Part 6" — from the United States of Amnesia podcast, Marshall describes how Charles Lindbergh, the "Lone Eagle" who made the first solo transatlantic flight in1927 and later became a leading voice of the "America First" movement, received deference from virtually everyone during the leadup to World War II — and was held up by eugenicists at the time as an example of the ideal "Nordic" person. For much more, see our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and visit our Web site at www.usofamnesia.com. Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com.

Want to learn about the history you have forgotten — or never knew? Blake's introduction to the United States of Amnesia podcast lays out the motivation for it, its philosophy, and its main themes. We drop episodes every other Wednesday and begin a new series every few weeks. For much more, visit our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia and our Web site at www.usofamnesia. We also are on all major podcast platforms. Email us at usa.amnesia.com.

In this excerpt from Episode 205 — "The Soong Dynasty" — of the United States oif Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Marshall gives us a personal example of Western misunderstanding of and misinformation about China from his younger days, as well as a look at what resources were available and what information was being represented regarding the Chinese First Republic and its president, Sun Yat-sen. For more, visit our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia and our Web site at www.usofamnesia.com, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com.

In this excerpt from Episode 202 — "Conflict Follows Trade" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Marshall lays out the theme of the series. Based mostly on artwork like porcelain pots and fanciful literature, the Western world's perception of China in the 19th century was one of exotic "Cathay," a place of enlightened mandarins, beautiful women, and stunning landscapes. Accurate information was in very short supply — and this initial misperception still affects America's relations with China today! For more, visit our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia and our Web site at www.usofamnesia.com. Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com.

In an excerpt from Episode 205 — "The Soong Dynasty" — of the United States of America podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Mike provides a brief thesis of the series, outlining how the information given to the American people regarding China was romanticized and idealized time and time again. For much more, visit our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia and our Web site at www.usofamnesia.com. Email us at usa.amnesia.com.

In this excerpt from Episode 204 — "The Harmonious Fists" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," Blake quotes historian Barbara Tuchman as he notes that the United States has persistently misunderstood China — and many other countries around the world. For much more, visit our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia and our Web site at www.usofamnesia.com. Email us at usa.amnesia.com.

In this excerpt from Episode 106 — "America First Part 6" — of the United States of Amnesia podcast series, Mike warns of the real meaning — and the dangers — of "America First." For much more, visit our YouTube channel @USAAmnesia and our Web site at www.usofamnesia.com. Email us at usa.amnesia.com.

In this excerpt from Episode 205 - 'The Soong Dynasty,' Marshall gives us a personal example of misunderstanding and misinformation from his younger days, and a look into what resources were available and what information was being represented regarding the First Republic of China and its president, Sun Yat-sen. Listen to the rest of our ongoing series, 'Tea, Drugs, and Jesus,' on all major platforms today! Visit our website at www.usofamnesia.com to learn more. Email us at usa.amnesia@gmail.com

This excerpt from Episode 202 - Conflict Follows Trade sets the stage for the rest of the series. The perception of China by the outside world was based mostly on artwork: porcelain pots seemingly depicting everyday life, fanciful literature, because accurate information was in very short supply, and this initial perception continues to affect international relations today.