American Revolution Podcast
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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ARP207 British Opposition & French Distraction
The North Ministry faces increase opposition in 1779 as more members of Parliament favor American independence. Meanwhile, France must put a stop to the War of Bavarian Succession so that in could focus on the war with Britain.
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AR-SP10 Lindsay Chervinsky - The Cabinet
Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, discusses the first Administration and how President Washington came to use his Cabinet.
65 min
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ARP206 George Washington in Philadelphia
The Commander of the Continental Army leaves for Philadelphia in December 1778 to confer with Congress.
30 min
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ARP205 Congress Enters 1779
A frustrated President Henry Laurens resigns. Congress elects John Jay to run Congress, investigates General William Thompson and focuses on war debt and inflation....
33 min
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ARP204 British Capture Savannah
Britain sends a force under Colonel Archibald Campbell to take Savannah, Georgia. A small defensive force under General Robert Howe attempts a defense but is easily outmaneuvered.
31 min
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ARP203 St Lucia and Dominica
Late in 1778, Both France and Britain look for vulnerable islands in the West Indies. France captures the British Island of Dominica Britain captures St. Lucia before a the French fleet arrives from America.
30 min
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ARP202 Cherry Valley Massacre
In the fall of 1778, Americans attack Indian villages at Unadilla and Onaquaga in upstate New York. In response, Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant and Major Walter Butler of Butler's Rangers attack the Americans at Cherry Valley, NY.
30 min
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ARP201 Treason in Philadelphia
General Benedict Arnold struggles as military governor of Philadelphia. Radicals attack him for profiting from his office and for consorting with loyalists. Radicals execute collaborators while Arnold attempts to bring the city back together.
32 min
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AR-SP09 Valcour, with Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly, author of Valcour: The 1776 Campaign that Saved the Cause of Liberty, discusses the topic of his new book.
46 min
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ARP200 Culper Spy Ring
General Washington develops a spy ring in British-occupied New York to provide the Continental Army with intelligence on the enemy.
29 min
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ARP199 Little Egg Harbor & Pulaski's Legion
As Admiral Richard Howe prepares to return to London, General Henry Clinton deploys a small fleet under Captain Patrick Ferguson to wipe out a "nest of pirates" at Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey.
32 min
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ARP198 Raid on Old Tappan
1778: The British Army in New York City launches raids against the Continentals and into New Jersey before much of the army must leave for other parts of the British Empire.
29 min
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ARP197 Cobleskill & German Flatts
British Canada gets a new military commander. Native warriors and loyalist militia step up their raids into northern New York in an attempt to reclaim the area for the King.
30 min
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ARP196 Rhode Island Campaign
The Continental Army, backed by New England militia, attempts to capture the British garrison at Newport. The French Navy agrees to secure the waters around the island and contribute to the assault.
30 min
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ARP195 Courts Martial of Lee St Clair and Schuyler
In the late summer and fall of 1778, the Continental army holds inquiries into the leadership abilities of three of its top major generals: Charles Lee, Arthur St. Clair, and Phillip Schuyler. A fourth General, Thomas Mifflin, resigns.
29 min
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ARP194 Battle of Ushant
British Admiral Augustus Keppel and French Admiral Louis Guillouet, the comte d'Orvilliers lead fleets into the Atlantic. Each hope to destroy the other's fleet.
31 min
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ARP193 Silas Deane Hearings
After receiving a vague letter from Congress recalling him in spring 1778, Silas Deane returned to Philadelphia. He sailed aboard the French fleet and having successfully finalized the Treaties of Amity and Commerce.
30 min
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AR-SP08 David Stewart: George Washington
Interview with author David O. Steward about his new book: George Washington: The Political Rise of America's Founding Father.
45 min
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ARP192 The Wyoming Valley Massacre
Colonel John Butler leads Butler's Rangers, along with various Iroquois warriors to the Wyoming Valley in what is today northeastern Pennsylvania.
29 min
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ARP191 Alligator Bridge
General Robert Howe struggles his own subordinates Continental officers, State leaders, and militia, in addition to the enemy as he attempts to secure Georgia and fend off threats from British-held Florida.
31 min
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ARP190 French Arrive in America
In July 1778, the first French fleet sails into Delaware Bay. It drops off the new French Minister, Conrad Alexandre Gerard, as well as returning diplomat Silas Deane.
29 min
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ARP189 Battle of Monmouth
In late June 1778, the British Army halts its retreat from Philadelphia to New York to confront the pursuing Continentals.
31 min
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AR-SP07 Larry Kidder - Revolutionary Princeton
William "Larry" Kidder, author of the book Revolutionary Princeton 1774-1783, talks about life in Princeton, New Jersey during the American Revolution.
60 min
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ARP188 Pursuit Across New Jersey
After the British evacuation of Philadelphia in the summer of 1778, the Continental Army crosses into New Jersey to confront the British before they can reach New York City.
29 min
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ARP187 Evacuation of Philadelphia
The British Army evacuates Philadelphia on June 18, 1778, abandoning many loyalist residents, and a city devastated by nearly nine months of occupation.
29 min