Founding Fathers: An American Dream
250 years ago, the United States of America was born. This podcast explores how people in America rose up, overthrew British rule, and created a radical new nation. Hosted by Clarke Peters, each week delves into the epic story of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton, as well as lesser-known stories of the millions involved. The show features immersive sound design, original music, and contributions from historians and descendants.
Episodes
5. The Christmas Miracle
Pummeled in New York, George Washington's army is on the brink of collapse. But when given the chance for a knockout blow, the British pull their punch. It's a decision they will regret. A fortuitous change in the weather allows the Continental Army to escape and regroup. Benjamin Franklin heads to France on a crucial mission that could turn the tide of the war. And, in a sleepy village in New Jer
4. Independence Day
Throughout the colonies, war escalates. The siege of Boston comes to a dramatic end. A leader of the Mohawk people travels to London to pledge his support to King George. And in a sweltering room in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson writes a sentence that will change the world: "all men are created equal". But in 1776, some people are more equal than others...
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3. A Shot Heard Around the World
The colonies prepare for battle. Paul Revere rides into the New England backcountry with a warning: the redcoats are coming. In the town of Lexington, the first shot of the Revolutionary War is fired - and a teenage boy from rural Massachusetts is thrust into the centre of the vicious conflict. George Washington is chosen as commander-in-chief of the brand-new Continental Army. But how can Washing
2. The Massacre and the Tea Party
Boston is in chaos, culminating in a bloody clash between locals and redcoats. From the turmoil steps John Adams...a young lawyer who volunteers to do the least wanted job in the city: defending British soldiers accused of perpetrating a massacre. Later, Parliament comes down hard on the American colonies, introducing more taxes and suspending rights. Colonial leaders gather together to plan a res
1. The Great Awakening and the Growing Rebellion
European superpowers battle for control of North America. A charismatic preacher takes the American colonies by storm. And the rabblerouser Samuel Adams leads protests over unfair taxation, ending in tragedy on the streets of Boston. These are the early stages of the American Revolution. The first steps on a path that will lead to all-out war with Great Britain. Heroes and villains will emerge. Bu
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The new show from the award-winning Noiser Podcast Network. Hosted by Clarke Peters.
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