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Planning for Quebec
On August 14, 1775 Major James Brown brings back his report from Quebec, recommending that the Continental Army invade as soon as possible. For more …
1 year, 2 months ago
Bill of Rights: First Draft
Episode 361
Between late 1788 and early James Madison goes from being a leading opponent of a bill of rights, to its chief advocate. He introduces his proposed …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Battle of Gloucester
In the first week of August, 1775, the British Navy gets another lesson about trying to go near the land in hostile territory.
For more American Revo…
1 year, 2 months ago
ARP360 Judiciary Act of 1789
The US Senate has to create an entire federal court system. The vagueness in the Constitution leads to political fights over what powers a federal c…
1 year, 2 months ago
Rev250-031 Congress Rejects the Conciliatory Proposition
On July 31, 1775, with open warfare continuing around Boston, the Continental Congress rejects Parliament's efforts to divide the colonies by promisi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Washington: American Hero, with Otto Aouita
I sat down with filmmaker Otto Aouita to discuss his upcoming movie: Washington: American Hero, which is scheduled to be released on July 4, 2026.
Fo…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
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…
1 year, 3 months ago