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San Diego History-At The Right Place -At The Right Time-Mexican Land Reform & Mission San Diego

History San Diego is back with Season #3. We’ll focus on the 1830s and 1840s-turbulent times that will greatly affect the Native Americans and the early settlers, while creating unique opportunities for the new power elite-made up of people at the right place at the right time. In our Season 3 Premiere , we look […]

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Walking on Wilshire Blvd to Film The 110 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles on July 16, 2023

From July 16-19, 2023, I visited the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. I photographed and filmed all over the city. I’m pleased to bring the Best of the city to you in 23 shows of which this is one. Join me, as I wind around in the neighborhood east of Macarthur Park in Los Angeles on […]

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Bullocks Wilshire-An Art Deco Masterpiece on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles on July 16, 2023

Bullocks Wilshire-An Art Deco Masterpiece on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles on July 16, 2023 Welcome to the 2nd show of the LA 23! series. Join me as I visit the old Bullocks Wilshire Department store-An Art Deco Masterpiece on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles on July 16, 2023. It is currently serving as facilities […]

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San Diego History-Origins of San Diego Power-The Dons of San Diego- The Early Settlers & The Ranchos

The History San Diego Show returns to the 1820s – After conquering the area in 1769-The Spanish Empire had imposed “The Mission System” on The Native Americans Join George as he talks with you about 1820s San Diego just before the mission system was ending in the 1830s. In 1821, The Spanish Empire collapsed amidst […]

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Experiencing San Diego History at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on December 18, 2022

Welcome Back to History San Diego! On our 12th show of the series, join George at Old Town San Diego and enjoy photos and film of various views of places at the historic park and the transit center. We’re on Facebook Groups at History San Diego! and on @ExploringWithGeorge on TikTok. All of my YouTube […]

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San Diego History – Power Shifts-The Spanish Empire Declines as The New Nation of Mexico Rises

Welcome Back to History San Diego! On our 11th show of the series, I talk with you about Early 19th Century San Diego in the Northern American context- profiling the Power Shifts that happened as a result of the decline of the Spanish Empire and the Mexican Independence Movement which ultimately changed the trajectory of […]

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What Happened At The Battle of San Diego Bay? – American Smugglers Clash with The Spanish Empire

Join George, on the Season 2 Premiere to learn about when American Smugglers Clashed with The Spanish Military and find out What Happened at The Battle of San Diego Bay in March, 1803. Enjoy shows monthly here on YouTube from September thru May and on @explorinwithgeorge on TikTok. Experience even more San Diego history on […]

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