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First Bank of the United States
Episode 369
In a post-election third session of Congress, held in Philadelphia beginning in December 1790, Secretary of Treasury proposes a national bank. Oppon…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Lord Dunmore Arms the Slaves
London rejects the Olive Branch Petition. The King calls on Parliament to crush the rebellion in America. Lord Dunmore declares martial law in Vir…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Birth of the Navy and Marines
Episode 250050
On November 5, 1775, the Continental Congress appoint Esek Hopkins to command its new Continental Navy, once the ships are ready. Five days later, o…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
First Census and Mid-terms, 1790
Episode 368
In 1790 the country holds its first census, but doesn't bother to write down everyone's name. Benjamin Franklin dies and the Senate doesn't care. S…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Rev250-049 Victory in Canada
In the last week of October, 1775, the Continental Army under General Richard Montgomery breaks the British siege at St. Johns, capturing most of the…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
AR-SP41 The American Revolution, with Ken Burns
Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein speak with the American Revolution Podcast about their upcoming documentary about the American Revolution, which will be…
8 months ago
Rev250-048 Court Martial of Benjamin Church
Oct. 1775: Patriots discover that one of their top leaders in Massachusetts has been cooperating with the enemy.
For more context, check out Episode …
8 months ago
Rev250-047 Battle of Hampton, Va
Oct. 26-27, 1775: After the Virginia militia capture and destroy a small British Navy ship, The British retaliate by launching an attack on the coa…
8 months, 1 week ago
Portraits of Patriots with Damien Cregeau
I discuss the book Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution, with author Dam…
8 months, 1 week ago
Gov Tryon Flees NY Oct 19 1775
Faced with continuing threats from patriots in New York City, Governor Tryon takes refuge on a ship in NY Harbor, Oct. 19, 1775.
For more on ousted …
8 months, 1 week ago