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Before It Became History | Benjamin Banneker: He Measured the Stars While Breaking Barriers
Season 1 Episode 20
Benjamin Banneker used science, mathematics, and astronomy to challenge assumptions about race and citizenship in early America. Discover how one bri…
1 week ago
Before It Became History | The Other Day of Independence: What Really Happened on August 2, 1776: Where Independence Became Official
Season 1 Episode 19
Did you know the Declaration of Independence wasn't complete on July 4? It took nearly a month from the vote to the final signature on this important…
1 week ago
Before It Became History | Thomas Jefferson : The Founder Who Gave Voice to America’s Promise
Season 1 Episode 13
Thomas Jefferson penned the words that declared America’s independence, yet his life reflected the contradictions of a nation founded on liberty. Dis…
2 weeks ago
Before It Became History | First Reading of the Declaration : The Moment Independence Became Public
Season 1 Episode 14
On July 8, 1776, crowds gathered in Philadelphia to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the first time, transforming bold words into …
2 weeks ago
Before It Became History | Abigail Adams : The Woman Who Told the Founders to Remember the Ladies
Season 1 Episode 15
Abigail Adams was more than a First Lady—she was a trusted advisor, sharp political thinker, and advocate for women’s rights during America’s foundin…
2 weeks ago
Before It Became History | Benedict Arnold : The Hero Who Became a Warning
Season 1 Episode 16
Benedict Arnold began the American Revolution as one of its greatest military heroes before becoming history’s most infamous traitor. Discover the dr…
2 weeks ago
Before It Became History | Battle of Yorktown : The Victory That Secured Independence
Season 1 Episode 17
The Battle of Yorktown marked the decisive victory that secured American independence and changed the course of world history. Discover how strategy,…
2 weeks ago
Before It Became History | Washington’s Inauguration : The First Oath of a New Republic
Season 1 Episode 18
In 1789, George Washington took the first presidential oath of office, setting a powerful precedent for America’s new democracy. Discover the histori…
2 weeks ago
Before It Became History | Prince Hall : The Black Leader Who Built Power After Independence
Season 1 Episode 12
From Boston’s free Black community, Prince Hall built a legacy of civic leadership through education, petitions, and Freemasonry—proving that organiz…
3 weeks ago
Before It Became History | Elizabeth Freeman : The Woman Who Put Freedom on Trial
Season 1 Episode 11
In colonial Massachusetts, Elizabeth Freeman used the law to claim her freedom, proving that the ideals of the Revolution applied to all people. Disc…
3 weeks ago