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American Revolution Podcast
by Michael Troy
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. You can order this book on bookshop.org and save 15% with the coupon code ARP15. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Edmund Randolph, a Biography, by John Reardon Online Recommendation of the Week: A Vindication of Edmund Randolph: https://archive.org/details/vindicationofedm01rand Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washington-moves-to-new-york.html https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation, by Mark Dillon Online Recommendation of the Week: Chisholm v. Georgia, 2 U.S. 419 (1793). https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/2/419 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. To learn more about the American Revolution Podcast, please check out the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.htmlhttps://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Book Recommendation of the Week: Autumn of the Black Snake, by William Hogeland. Online Recommendation of the Week: General Wayne’s Report to War Department about the Battle of Fallen Timbers: https://wardepartmentpapers.org/document/47769 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast June 2026 Round Table Book: The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy, 1731-1821, by Richard Vague - Go to https://bookshop.org/shop/ARP. Find the book in my bookshop and use the code ARP15 to save 15% off the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-096-battle-of-sullivans-island.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Book Recommendation of the Week: Man of Reason: The Life of Thomas Paine, by Alfred Aldridge (borrow on archive.org). Online Recommendation of the Week: The Age of Reason: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.218719 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Next month's Round Table Book: The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy, 1731-1821, by Richard Vague - Go to https://bookshop.org/shop/ARP. Find the book in my bookshop and use the code ARP15 to save 15% off the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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-trois-rivieres.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 have seen major upgrades that will make the anniversary celebrations more memorable, and will also add permanent improvements to the historical sites. For more details on these events, go to www.tencrucialdays250.org To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Jay Treaty Debate, Public Opinion, and the Evolution of Early American Political Culture, by Todd Estes. Online Recommendation of the Week: "Further Concessions Cannot be Attained" The Jay Grenville Treaty and the Politics of Anglo-American Relations, 1789-1807. https://repository.tcu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/5358e931-9251-4cdc-ac89-0c98e450b951/content Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Next month's Round Table Book: The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy, 1731-1821, by Richard Vague - Go to https://bookshop.org/shop/ARP. Find the book in my bookshop and use the code ARP15 to save 15% off the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged America's Newfound Sovereignty, by William Hogeland. Online Recommendation of the Week: History of the Western Insurrection in Western Pennsylvania: Commonly Called the Whiskey Insurrection, 1794: https://archive.org/details/westerninsurrection00bracrich Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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-voting-for-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. For more details check out American Revolution Podcast: Episode 87 https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-087-canada-spring-1776.html Episode 88 https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-088-british-war-plans-for-1776.html Episode 90 https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-090-battle-of-cedars.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Whiskey Rebellion: Frontier Epilogue to the American Revolution, by Thomas Slaughter Online Recommendation of the Week: Incidents of the Insurrection in the Western Parts of Pennsylvania, in the year 1794: https://archive.org/details/incidentsofinsur00inbrac Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the US Navy, By Ian Toll Online Recommendation of the Week: The Reestablishment of the Navy, 1787-1801: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/bibliographies/reestablishment-navy-1787-1801.html Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Episode 96: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-096-battle-of-sullivans-island.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Strength And Honor: The Life Of Dolley Madison, By Richard Cote (borrow on archive.org). Online Recommendation of the Week: Memoir of Eli Whitney, Esq. https://archive.org/details/memoirofeliwhitn00olms Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. For more on the American Revolution, go to Blog.AmRevPodcast.com to listen to all our episodes. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Get your autographed copy of America Victorious by ordering on AmericanaCorner.com. Use the coupon code REVOLUTION to save 15% and get free shipping. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: America's First Plague: The Deadly 1793 Epidemic that Crippled a Young Nation, by Robert Watson Online Recommendation of the Week: An account of the Bilious remitting yellow Fever ... of Philadelphia ... 1793, by Benjamin Rush: https://archive.org/details/10474420bsb Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Genet Mission, by Harry Ammon Online Recommendation of the Week: Jefferson Friend of France 1793: The Career of Edmond Charles Genêt 1763-1834: https://archive.org/details/bwb_S0-CAH-761 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Book Recommendation of the Week: Slavery and the Founders: Race and Liberty in the Age of Jefferson, by Paul Finkelman Online Recommendation of the Week: The Kidnapping of John Davis and the Adoption of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1793 JSTOR: https://doi.org/10.2307/2210284 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 British shipping. To learn more about the Revolution, you can listen to more episode for free at blog.amrevpodcast.com. You can also subscribe for free on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever else podcasts are available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 story, listen to Episode 86 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-086-evacuation-of-boston.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP379 The Election of 1792
Despite his reluctance to continue in office, George Washington wins a second term unanimously. John Adams defeats a challenge by NY Governor George Clinton. Clinton also wins a controversial reelection as governor as his opponents cry foul when Clinton supporters prevent three counties from having their votes counted. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Elections of 1789 & 1792: And the Administration of George Washington, by Arthur Schlesinger (ed). Online Recommendation of the Week: The Disputed Election of 1792: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jay/01-05-02-0191 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Gen. Howe decides they must evacuate Boston after the occupation. Howe's decision not to attack Dorchester, also means Washington does not execute a plan to storm Boston via a water landing that probably would have destroyed the Continental Army. For more context on this story, listen to Episode 85 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-085-dorchester-heights.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 the United States Postal Service. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-071 Moore's Creek Bridge
British recruiters raise a loyalist army in western North Carolina. The patriots block them from marching to the coast, capturing and dispersing the army at Moore's Creek Bridge on Feb. 27, 1776. For more context on this story, listen to Episode 82 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-082-battle-of-moores-creek.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP378 Kentucky Statehood, 1792
Kentucky began seeking independence from Virginia the year after the Revolutionary War ended. It took nearly a decade of petitions and lobbying to make that a reality. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Kentucky's Road to Statehood, by Lowell Harrison. Online Recommendation of the Week: Forging a Bluegrass Commonwealth: The Kentucky Statehood Movement and the Politics of the Trans-Appalachian West, 1783–1792: https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2113&context=etd Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-070 Continental Navy Sets Sail
On February 17, 1776, the new Continental Navy commanded by Esek Hopkins and consisting of eight small ships sails out of Philadelphia with instructions to destroy the British Navy. Commander Hopkins realizes his orders are crazy and sails for the Bahamas instead. For more context on this story, listen to Episode 84 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-084-continental-navy-raids.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP Bonus Episode - Washington's Birthday
We take a look at why George Washington changed his birth date and the decision to make it a national holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP377 Washington's First Veto
Congress tackled many important issues in early 1792, increasing the size of the army, defining the militia power structure, taxes, the economy and reapportionment. President Washington signs most into law, but also exercises his first veto. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Alexander Hamilton and the Growth of the New Nation, by John C. Miller. (Borrow on archive.org) Online Recommendation of the Week: Hamilton’s Report on Manufactures Dec. 5, 1791: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-10-02-0001-0007 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
HOSTED BY
Michael Troy
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