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Riflemen Join the Continentals
Riflemen Join the Continentals

For the week of July 23, 1775: A company of Pennsylvania Riflemen join the Siege of Boston. Congress appoints Benjamin Church as Surgeon General, an…

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George Washington's Inauguration
George Washington's Inauguration

Episode 359

We look at what became of Federal Hall in NY after the federal government left. Also, book recommendations, online recommendations and question of t…

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National Day of Fasting
National Day of Fasting

During the week of July 16, 1775, the siege of Boston is quiet. Congress calls for a national day of fasting on July 20. Militia in New York, North…

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Presidential Election of 1789
Presidential Election of 1789

Episode 358

The first presidential elections excluded some states, chose electors without the popular vote, and delayed the selection of the president after memb…

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Burning Enoch Brown's Tavern
Burning Enoch Brown's Tavern

July 8-9, 1775: Continental Soldiers burn a Tavern that sits between enemy lines on Boston Neck. Also, George Washington holds his first Council of …

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Adams Writes about Liberty
Adams Writes about Liberty

On July 7, 1775, John Adams responds to his wife Abigail's letter discussing the destruction at the battle of Bunker Hill. Adams notes that propert…

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Implementing the Constitution
Implementing the Constitution

Episode 357

Even as the holdout states continue to consider ratification, the Confederation Congress schedules elections. State leaders struggle to organize ele…

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Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms
Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms

On July 6, 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved a document explaining the reasons why they felt justified in taking up arms against the Bri…

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Olive Branch Petition
Olive Branch Petition

On July 5, 1775, after the outbreak of war in the colonies, the Continental Congress makes one final effort to reach an honorable and peaceful compro…

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In Search of Molly Pitcher, with Linda Grant DePauw
In Search of Molly Pitcher, with Linda Grant DePauw

Our American Revolution Round Table discusses Molly Pitcher, and other various topics with Dr. Linda Grant DePauw, History Professor Emeritus of Geor…

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