American Revolution Podcast
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly episodes that cover the history of the revolution. Listeners can also visit the related blog for pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode.
Episodes
ARP403 The XYZ Affair
In 1797, President Adams sends a peace commission to France to restore relations. The French government refuses any official meetings until the commissioners pay bribes to top officials. When word gets back to America, it begins calls for a war with France.
This episode's, blog entry at blog.AmRevPodcast.com
Rev250-121 Throg's Neck
On October 12, 1776, The British Army lands at Throg's Neck, in the Bronx, in an attempt to attack the Continental Army. The attack does not go as planned.
For more on this, listen to Episode 112 of the American revolution podcast on blog.amrevpodcast.com
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/09/episode-112-battle-of-white-plains.html
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Rev250-120 Valcour Bay
On October 11, 1776, General Benedict Arnold faces overwhelming odds to take on the British fleet on Lake Champlain.
For more details, check out Episode 110 and Episode 111 at blog.amrevpodcast.com.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-110-battle-of-valcour-island.html
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-111-retreat-from-lake-champlain.html
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ARP402 A Brawl in Congress
President Adams warns Congress that the US needs to Respond to France's diplomatic break with the US. Congress fails to unite around a single response. Adams sends a three man commission to France. Congress gets distracted having to expel Senator Blount for conspiring with Britain. During these arguments, Congressman Roger Griswold uses a cane to attack Congressman Matthew Lyon on the House fl
Rev250-119 Canadian Invasion
On October 4, 1776, the British launch a fleet on Lake Champlain with the goal of recapturing Fort Ticonderoga and then marching to New York City.
For more on this topic, listen to Episode 106 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-106-arms-race-at-lake-champlain.html
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AR-SP54 Kingdom of Devils
Our Round Table welcomed Author Katherine Grandjean, author of
Kingdom of Devils: A Tale of Murder in the Shadow of the American Revolution.
View a Transcript of this episode on my blog: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2026/09/ar-sp54-kingdom-of-devils-with.html
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Professor Grandjean's website: https://www.wellesley.edu/people/katherine-grandjean
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Rev250-118 Delegation to France
On September 26, 1776, the Continental Congress appoints a delegation to France to open diplomatic relations to support the war effort.
For more on this, check out Episode 108 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-108-french-connection.html
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Rev250-117 Hanging Nathan Hale
On September 22, 1776 the British hanged Captain Nathan Hale. Before his death, he reported remarked “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.”
For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-109-great-fire-of-new-york.html
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War for Puerto Rico
In 1797, a British Naval Victory off the coast of Cape. St. Vincent, Portugal prevents Spain from supporting its colonies in the West Indies. Britain secures several smaller islands before setting its sights on Puerto Rico.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete trans
Rev250-116 The Great Fire of New York
On September 21, 1776 a fire ripped through New York City just days after the British occupation.
For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podcast:
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-109-great-fire-of-new-york.html
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Rev250-115 Harlem Heights
On September 16, 1776, a British advance party probes the Continental Lines at Harlem Heights. The Continentals push them back and prove that they will stand and fight. Colonel Thomas Knowlton is killed in the fighting.For more, go to Episode 107 of the American Revolution Podcast.https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-107-battles-of-kips-bay-harlem.html
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ARP400 The Maria Reynolds Affair
In 1797 the nation was scandalized over the public revelation of a sexual affair involving Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds. The story also raised questions about possible financial collusion and corruption involving Hamilton and Maria's husband, James Reynolds.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com
Rev250-114 Kips Bay
On September 15, 1776, British forces landed at Kips Bay on Manhattan, forcing the militia defenders to flee and threatening the capture of the entire Continental Army. George Washington is almost killed.
For more, go to Episode 107 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-107-battles-of-kips-bay-harlem.html
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ARP399 The Financial Crisis of 1797
The war in Europe, and the Bank of England's failure to supports its own banknotes, triggers a financial crisis in America. Among the casualties is Robert Morris. The once-richest man in America spends years in debtors' prison.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete trans
Rev250-113 Launch of the Turtle
On September 6, 1776, the Continental Army deployed a submarine against the British fleet in New York.
For more on this, go to Episode 104 of the American Revolution Podcast at https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-104-submarine-warfare.html
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Rev250-112 Long Island Peace Conference
During the first week of September, 1776, an American delegation from the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, accepted an invitation to travel to New York to discuss. After meeting with Admiral Howe on Long Island, both sides realized that the war would have to continue.
For more on this topic, please listen to Episode 105 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019
AR-SP53 Eric Metaxas - Revolution
Author Eric Metaxas joined our August 2026 round table on Zoom to discuss his new book
Get a copy of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World, by Eric Metaxas.
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Rev250-111 Evacuation of Brooklyn
Over the night of August 29-30. The Continental Army pulls off a miraculous retreat from Brooklyn into Manhattan, across the East River, while the British are poised to destroy them.
For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-103-battle-of-brooklyn.html
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Rev230-110 Battle of Brooklyn
During the last week of August, 1776, the British capture Long Island, handing a devastating blow to the Americans.
For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-103-battle-of-brooklyn.html
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ARP398 John Adams Inauguration
March 4, 1797: John Adams takes the oath of office, replacing George Washington as President. Almost immediately, he feels alone and without political allies.
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Rev250-109 British land on Long Island
On August 22, 1776 the British began landing on Long Island in preparation for attacking the Continental Army.
For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-103-battle-of-brooklyn.html
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ARP397 The End of Washington's Presidency
George Washington gives his last State of the Union address, then completes his final months in office frustrated with an increasingly divided Congress and nation.
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Rev250-108 Peace Discussions
As the British Army and Navy assembled in New York Harbor over July and August, 1776, Admiral Richard Howe reached out to his friend Benjamin Franklin to see if they could put an end to this conflict without further violence. Franklin made clear in his response that the US was independent of Britain, and that unless Britain accepted that fact, there would be war.
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ARP396 Election of 1796
In 1796, Adams beats Jefferson in the presidential race, but shenanigans among the electors prevents Adams' running mate, Thomas Pinckney from beating Jefferson, meaning that Jefferson becomes Adams' Vice President.
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395b Washington's Farewell Address (full text)
On December 19, 1796 President Washington released his farewell address. This is a recording of the full text of Washington's address.
For more context, listen to Episode 395 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2026/08/arp395-washingtons-farewell-address.html
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Rev250-107 Debating Escape from New York
By the beginning of August, 1776, most of the British fleet was in New York Harbor. The British Army was sitting on Statin Island, awaiting an attack. The Continental Army debated burning New York city and withdrawing without a fight.
For more context, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html
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ARP395 Washington's Farewell Address
Washington waits until just before the 1796 presidential elections to announce that he will not run for a third term. His address received mixed reviews but has been remembered by history.
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Rev250-106 Signing the Declaration
On August 2, 1776, nearly a month after approving it, and after thousands of other copies were distributed around the country, delegates to the Continental Congress signed what we consider today to be the "original" Declaration of Independence.
For more context, check out Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html
Rev250-105 War with the Cherokee
On July 29, South Carolina militia launched an army to put an end to the attacks on their frontier.
For more context, check out Episode 102 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-102-cherokee-war-in-south.html
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AR-SP52 Button Gwinnett with Mark Di Vincenzo
Our July 2026 Round Table welcomed Mark Di Vincenzo, author of Button Gwinnett: America's Accidental Founding Father.
To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events
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Rev250-104 British Potomac Raids of July 1776
After being forced into the waters off Virginia, Royal Governor Dunmore orders one final raid up the Potomac River which fights a skirmish on July 23, 1776. By some accounts, the raid was intended to reach Mount Vernon and possibly kidnap Martha Washington. It never got that close, but it did manage to pick up Harry Washington, an escaped slave from Mount Vernon who was ready to join the loyalis
ARP394 Tennessee Joins the Union, 1796
Tennessee's rocky road to statehood in 1796 was a difficult one, lasting over a decade. Their first governor had been a wanted fugitive just a few years earlier.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
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Rev250-103 New York Declares Independence
While twelve colonies declared Independence on July 2, 1776, and approved the Declaration on July 4, New York refused to give its delegates to the Continental Congress permission to vote on Independence. On July 9th, after announcements that the twelve other states had declared their independence, New York finally acted. Message reached the Continental Congress on July 15th that the vote for ind
ARP393 Yazoo Land Scandal
In the 1790s, land speculation was one of the main ways to build your wealth. But speculation was not for the feint of heart. Cheating, theft, influence peddling, bribery, corruption, and a host of other crimes, were sometimes necessary to obtain and retain those land claims. All of that was readily apparent when Georgia tried to sell its western lands along the Yazoo River.
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Rev250-102 British Fleet in NY
The first of Admiral Howe's fleet from London arrives in New York Harbor on July 12, 1776.
For more, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html
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Rev250-101 Proclaiming Independence
On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence has its first official public reading in Philadelphia, as newspapers begin to proclaim the news across the continent.
To read more, go to Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html
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ARP392 Treaty with Spain
On October 7, 1795, the Ambassador Thomas Pinckney agreed to the first treaty between the US and Spain. The Treaty gave the US almost everything it wanted, especially the much sought after access to the Mississippi River.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources r
Rev250-100 The Declaration
On this 250th Anniversary of American Independence, I am re-releasing my recording of the complete declaration, with commentary.
I hope everyone has a wonderful independence day!
If anyone wants to listen again to the aftershow for this episode, go back to the original Episode 100 of the American Revolution Podcast
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-100-declaration-of-independence.
Rev250-099 Declaring Independence July 4, 1776
Suprisingly little happened on July 4, 1775. The vote for independence was already complete. Congress simply approved the final wording of the Declaration and sent it to the printers.
For more on this, listen to Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html
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Rev250-098 Voting for Independence July 2, 1776
On July 2, the Continental Congress voted for the resolution that the colonies should be free and independent states. Twelve of the thirteen voted in favor, with only New York abstaining.
For more on this subject, check out Episode 98 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-098-voting-for-independence.html
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AR-SP51 The Banker Who Made America, with Richard Vague
Our June, 2026 Round Table hosted Richard Vague, author of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy, 1731-1821.
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To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events
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Rev250-097 The Draft Declaration
On June 28, 1776, the Committee set up to draft a Declaration of Independence presents its draft to the Continental Congress. the Congress spends nearly a week, making changes to the document, including the removal of a paragraph condemning slavery.
For more, listen to Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html
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Rev250-096 Battle of Fort Sullivan
On June 28, 1776, the British assaulted Fort Sullivan in Charleston Harbor. The fort would later be renamed Fort Moultrie in honor of the commander who defended it.
For more on these events, check out Episode 96 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-096-battle-of-sullivans-island.html
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Rev250-095 Withdrawal from Canada
On June 28, 1776, the last Continental Soldiers leave Canada in the face of overwhelming British forces.
For more context, check out Episode 95 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-095-battle-of-trois-rivieres.html
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Rev250-094 Plot to Assassinate Washington
On June 21, 1776, a prisoner confessed to a plot to kill George Washington during the planned British invasion of New York.
For more, check out Episode 93 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/04/episode-093-dave-mathews-band-breaks-up.html
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AR391 Washington Admin Resignations and Scandals
During President Washington's second term, all of his cabinet members resigned. Edmund Randolph, who served as both Attorney General and Secretary of State, exits in scandal after his relationship with the French Ambassador is revealed.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more
Rev250-093 Fort Washington
On June 20, 1776 Continental forces break ground on Fort Washington. The fort was part of an effort to prevent the British Navy from being able to sail up the Hudson River.
For more on the Continental defenses around New York check out Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast. For more about the first battle, check out Episode 101.
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ARP390 The Eleventh Amendment
In one of its first interpretations of the Constitution, the Supreme Court holds that states are subject to lawsuits in federal court. The states promptly alter that interpretation in the first Constitutional Amendment since the Bill of Rights.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well a
Rev250-092 Virginia Declaration of Rights - June 12, 1776
On June 12, 1772, the Fifth Virginia Convention passes its Declaration of Rights, a forerunner of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
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Rev250-091 Committee for the Declaration of Independence
After tabling a vote on independence a few days earlier, on June 11, 1776 Congress appoints a committee to draft a declaration in the event that the vote on Independence in July is successful.
For more on this topic, check out Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast.
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ARP389 The Battle of Fallen Timbers
After the Indians defeat two earlier armies in the Ohio territory, General "Mad Anthony" Wayne leads a third army, engaging the Indians at a place called Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
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Rev250-090 Battle of Three Rivers
On June 8th 1776, General John Sullivan makes one final effort to take Quebec, sending his Continentals against the British at Three Rivers.
For more on this topic, check out Episode 95 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-095-battle-of-trois-rivieres.html
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Rev250-089 Resolution on Independence
On June 7, 1776, Virginia Delegate Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution before the Continental Congress that the colonies should declare themselves to be free and independent states.
For more context, please listen to Episode 98 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-098-voting-for-independence.html
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General Lee Goes the Charleston
Charles Lee, second in command of the Continental Army, brings a reinforcement army to Charleston, SC. He arrives arrives on June 4, 1776. Lee expects the arrival of a British fleet under the command of General Clinton and Cornwallis to attack the colony. The first British ships arrive days later.
For more on this, listen to Episode 96 on the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodc
ARP388 The Age of Reason
Paine moves to France to serve in the French Revolution. During his time there, he wrote The Age of Reason, supporting deism and attacking organized religion.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
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General Sullivan Goes to Quebec
Despite the arrival of British reinforcements under General John Burgoyne in Quebec City, the Continentals make one last push to capture Quebec. General John Sullivan arrives in Quebec Province with over 3000 Continental reinforcements on June 1, 1776.
For more on this story, listen to Episode 95 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-095-battle-of-troi
AR-SP50 Park Plans for the 250th
Our May 2026 American Revolution Round Table was joined by four special guests:
Alex Robb, Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA
Mark Sirak, Washington Crossing State Park, NJ
Mark Turdo, Old Barracks Museum, NJ
Will Krakower, Princeton Battlefield State Park, NJ
Each of them shared their preparations for the 250th anniversaries taking place later this year. Each of their sites h
Rev250-086 Washington Visits Philadelphia May 24 1776
While his army prepares to defend NYC, General Washington travels to Philadelphia to consult with the Continental Congress. He arrives in Philadelphia on May 24, 1776.
For more context, check out Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washington-moves-to-new-york.html
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Rev250-085 Battle of the Cedars May 19, 1776
On May 19, 1776, a British officers with a few hundred Indians attacks a larger force of Continentals at the Cedars, outside Montreal.
For more on this story, please check out Episode 90 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-090-battle-of-cedars.html
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ARP387 The Jay Treaty
In 1794, the US and Britain are on the brink of war. President Washington sends Chief Justice John Jay to London to negotiate a treaty. He returns with a proposed treaty so bad that Americans want to kill him. Washington signs it anyway.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more res
Rev250-084 Virginia Calls for Independence May 15, 1776
On May 15, 1776, The Fifth Virginia Convention passes a resolution calling on the Continental Congress to declared the united colonies to be free and independent states.
For more context, go to Episode 98 of the American Revolution podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-098-voting-for-independence.html
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ARP386 Confronting Rebellion, 1794
Faced with a rebellion over the Whiskey tax in western Pennsylvania, President Washington calls out the militia and personally rides with the army to put down the challenge to federal laws.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
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Rev250-083 First Resolution on Independence - May 10, 1776
On May 10, 1776, the Continental Congress passes a pretty uncontroversial resolution asking colonies to form their own governments. A small committee then goes back and adds a lengthy preface saying that the reason for doing so is to get away from the tyranny of the king.
For more details check out Episode 98 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-098-
Rev250-082 British Relieve Quebec
May 5, 1776, a British relief fleet headed by General John Burgoyne arrives in Quebec, securing the region for the British.
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Episode 88 https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-088-british-war-plans-for-1776.html
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AR385 The Whiskey Rebellion
Frontier communities in western Pennsylvania rebel against the excise tax on whiskey in 1794.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
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Rev250-081 Roderigue Hortalez & Co
On May 3, 1776 a new company opened in France. Roderigue Hortalez & Co. would be come the first key component to providing covert military aid to the American cause.
For more on this topic, check out Episode 108 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-108-french-connection.html
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AR-SP49 Facing Washington's Crossing, with Seven Bier
Our April Round Table hosted Steven Bier, author of Facing Washington's Crossing: The Hessians and the Battle of Trenton.
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Rev250-080 Continental Congress in Quebec
The Continental Congress sends a delegation to Province of Quebec to encourage them to join the patriot cause. The delegation arrives in Montreal on April 29, 1776.
To learn more about these events, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-087-canada-spring-1776.html
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ARP384 Rebirth of the US Navy
After the Barbary states capture American merchant ships and enslave the crews, Congress finally decides to create the United States Navy. On March 27, 1794, President Washington signs the Naval Act, authorizing the construction of six frigates.
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Rev250-079 British Fleet in NC
On April 18, 1776, the first ships of the British fleet carrying reinforcements under General Cornwallis, arrives in Cape Fear, NC, joining up with General Clinton for operations in the south.
For more details about these events go to episodes 82 and 96 of the American Revolution Podcast.
Episode 82: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-082-battle-of-moores-creek.html
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Rev250-078 Washington Arrives in NYC
After the Continentals force the British to evacuate Boston, General Washington begins slowly moving his army to New York City. Washington personally arrives in the city on April 13, 1776.
For more details on this event, check out Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washington-moves-to-new-york.html
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ARP383 Eli Whitney & Dolley Madison
A young New Englander moves to Georgia to work as a tutor for a widow. He ends up inventing a device that will change the south, and the world, forever. Also James Madison, a 43 years old bachelor finally manages to find a wife, the 26 year old widow, Dolley Payne Todd.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete trans
Rev250-077 Halifax Resolves
On April 12, 1774, the Fourth Provincial Congress in North Carolina calls on its delegates to the Continental Congress to support independence from Britain.
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AR-SP48 America Victorious, with Tom Hand
Our March 2025 American Revolution Round Table invited Tom Hand, author of America Victorious: Lesser-Known Campaigns and Commanders That Helped Win American Independence
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Rev250-076 Continental Navy Returns
On April 8, 1776, the Continental Navy returns to Connecticut, after a two month raid on the Bahamas and capturing several British ships. Despite its actions, Congress is not happy and the Navy never sails as a fleet again.
For more on this topic, listen to Episode 84 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-084-continental-navy-raids.html
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ARP382 Yellow Fever and Genêt's Downfall
During the summer of 1793, Genêt continues his efforts to start a war in America against Britain and Spain. Yellow fever decimates Philadelphia, bringing the entire country to a halt. By the end of the year, Genêt's momentum toward war has halted. His recall orders from France finally arrive in America.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com
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 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/04/episode-091-state-constitutions-part-1.html
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ARP381 The Citizen Genêt Affair
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 is fighting with the rest of Europe. While the federal government is opposed, he finds the American people welcoming to the idea of war with Britain and Spain.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com
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 escaped slaves to be returned to their masters.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
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