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Rev250-073 Evacuation of Boston
On March 17, 1775, the British Army and Navy evacuate Boston, handing George Washington his first major victory of the war.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago
ARP379 The Election of 1792
Episode 379
Despite his reluctance to continue in office, George Washington wins a second term unanimously. John Adams defeats a challenge by NY Governor George…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Rev250-072 Dorchester Heights
On the night of March 4, 1776, Continentals build defenses on Dorchester Heights, south of Boston. The work is so fast that it amazes the British. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
AR-SP47 Postal Service with Steve Kochersperger
Our February Round Table discussed how the postal service worked during the American Revolution. Joining us was Steve Kochersperger, historian for t…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Rev250-071 Moore's Creek Bridge
British recruiters raise a loyalist army in western North Carolina. The patriots block them from marching to the coast, capturing and dispersing the…
4 months ago
Kentucky Statehood, 1792
Episode 378
Kentucky began seeking independence from Virginia the year after the Revolutionary War ended. It took nearly a decade of petitions and lobbying to m…
4 months ago
Rev250-070 Continental Navy Sets Sail
On February 17, 1776, the new Continental Navy commanded by Esek Hopkins and consisting of eight small ships sails out of Philadelphia with instructi…
4 months, 1 week ago
ARP Bonus Episode - Washington's Birthday
We take a look at why George Washington changed his birth date and the decision to make it a national holiday.
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4 months, 1 week ago
Washington's First Veto
Episode 377
Congress tackled many important issues in early 1792, increasing the size of the army, defining the militia power structure, taxes, the economy and r…
4 months, 1 week ago
Rev250-069 Washington proposes to invade Boston
On February 26, 1776, General George Washington proposes an invasion of Boston by marching the Continental Army across a frozen Boston Harbor and ass…
4 months, 2 weeks ago