The Conflicts of 1814 and 2021

Send us Fan MailThis episode weaves an account of many of the basic concepts regarding the War of 1812 with the stories of two VERY different men - the kindly and aristocratic Francis Scott Key, and the rude, obnoxious, and arrogant John Randolph of Roanoke.  The episode is based on am earlier episode called The War pf 1812 - an episode which has had more downloads than any other episode.Some of the major causes of the conflict are discussed, as well as what the conflict did (and did not) accomplish.What does the War of 1812 have to do with “loose ends”?Were Americans in agreement regarding the conflict?What is Klinefelter’s Syndrome? What doesit have to do with John Randolph of Roanoke?What was Francis  Scott Key’soccupation?What was especially unusual about te writing of The Star Spangled Banner?Were Key and RAndolph friends?  How do we know?Compare the burning of the Capitol building in 1814 with the invasion of the Capitol in 2021.00:00 Intro01:28 Understanding the War of 181205:28 John Randolph Intro09:10 John Randolph and others17::00 War of 181219:05 Francis Scott Key and David Poe and John Randolph23:48 Comparison and Contrast  of Capitol Invasions  of 1814 and 202126:49 Future episodes27’36 Sources22:21 OutroSupport the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.