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The American Legacy
by Jeff Robe
Welcome to The American Legacy — a weekly podcast that brings history to life as we approach the 250th anniversary of America’s founding in 1776. In Season 1, we take listeners week-by-week through the dramatic year leading up to independence, starting on July 4, 1775. From the halls of Congress to the muddy battlefields of Boston, host Jeff Robe guides you through the critical moments, powerful speeches, and unsung heroes who helped ignite a revolution. Alongside iconic names like Washington, Franklin, and Adams, you’ll discover the stories of ordinary people who took extraordinary risks in the name of liberty. Featuring sound design, storytelling, and original documents, The American Legacy brings the Revolution to life for students, families, and history lovers of all ages. 🔔 New episodes every week 🎧 Perfect for homeschoolers, classrooms, and curious minds 📚 Free worksheets and coloring
Episodes
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The Spark of Independence - August 8, 1775
After King George’s proclamation branded the colonies as rebels, the spark of independence begins to catch fire. Across taverns, churches, and town squares, colonists debate their future. Writers like Mercy Otis Warren, Thomas Paine, and Benjamin Franklin wield their pens to shape public opinion,...
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The King’s Response - August 1, 1775
Episode 5: The King’s Response Date: Week of August 1, 1775 The colonies’ final appeal for peace meets silence—and then condemnation. King George III refuses to read the Olive Branch Petition and instead declares the American colonies in “open and avowed rebellion.” Branded as traitors, the...
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Congress Debates Unity - July 25, 1775
While Washington’s army entrenches outside Boston, the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia faces a different kind of battle—one for unity. Some delegates push for reconciliation, others see war as inevitable. Within days, Congress sends two very different messages: the Olive Branch...
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The Seige of Boston - July 18, 1775
Boston is locked down. British troops are trapped inside the city while Washington and his ragtag Continental Army struggle to hold the siege together. Supplies are scarce, soldiers are deserting, and discipline is hard-won. Meanwhile, inside British lines, fear and frustration grow after the…
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Washington Takes Command - July 11, 1775
In this episode, we follow George Washington’s journey north from Philadelphia to Cambridge, where he takes command of a scattered group of colonial militias during the Siege of Boston. Under his leadership, the fledgling Continental Army begins to take shape—transforming from a patchwork of...
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Before Independence – July 4th, 1775
Before the fireworks, there was fire. In our debut episode, we go back to July 4, 1775—an often-overlooked but critical day in American history. The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia under sweltering summer heat and growing pressure. Just weeks after the battles of Lexington and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The American Legacy — a weekly podcast that brings history to life as we approach the 250th anniversary of America’s founding in 1776.
In Season 1, we take listeners week-by-week through the dramatic year leading up to independence, starting on July 4, 1775. From the halls of Congress to the muddy battlefields of Boston, host Jeff Robe guides you through the critical moments, powerful speeches, and unsung heroes who helped ignite a revolution.
Alongside iconic names like Washington, Franklin, and Adams, you’ll discover the stories of ordinary people who took extraordinary risks in the name of liberty.
Featuring sound design, storytelling, and original documents, The American Legacy brings the Revolution to life for students, families, and history lovers of all ages.
🔔 New episodes every week 🎧 Perfect for homeschoolers, classrooms, and curious minds 📚 Free worksheets and coloring
HOSTED BY
Jeff Robe
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Welcome to The American Legacy — a weekly podcast that brings history to life as we approach the 250th anniversary of America’s founding in 1776. In Season 1, we take listeners week-by-week through the dramatic year leading up to independence, starting on July 4, 1775. From the halls of Congress to...
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