About this episode

The episode discusses the Treaty of Tientsin and notable birthdays including Cole Porter, Robert McNamara, and Jackie Wilson, featuring a reading from Porter's work.

France and China sign the Treaty of Tientsin - making Vietnam a French colony and the birthday club includes Cole Porter, Robert McNamara, and Jackie Wilson - with a reading from Porter's "Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love."

People in this episode

Host: Jon Brown

Topics covered

• colonialism
• treaties
• historical figures
• music history
• birthdays

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love

Places: France, China, Vietnam

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