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Rev250-076 Continental Navy Returns
Episode 250076
On April 8, 1776, the Continental Navy returns to Connecticut, after a two month raid on the Bahamas and capturing several British ships. Despite it…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
ARP382 Yellow Fever and Genêt's Downfall
Episode 382
During the summer of 1793, Genêt continues his efforts to start a war in America against Britain and Spain. Yellow fever decimates Philadelphia, bri…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Rev250-075 South Carolina Independence
On March 26, 1776 South Carolina adopts its constitution, creating an independent government.
For more on state constitutions, check out Episode 91 o…
7 months ago
ARP381 The Citizen Genêt Affair
Episode 381
In 1793 Revolutionary France sends Edmund Genêt to America as the new French Ambassador. His mission is to bring America into the war that France i…
7 months ago
ARP380 The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
After the federal elections near the end of 1792, the old Congress returns to pass several bills. One is the Fugitive Slave Act, which forces escape…
7 months ago
Rev250-074 Congress Authorizes Privateers
Unable to build a navy that could compete with the British, on March 23, 1776, Congress privatizes a navy by authorizing private ships to capture Bri…
7 months, 1 week ago
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.
To hear more of the stor…
7 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…
7 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. …
7 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…
7 months, 3 weeks ago