1820, Monroe Unopposed: A Good Run

American Elections: Wicked Game

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🗓️ 14 November 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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In the last uncontested election in US history, President James Monroe presides over the “Era of Good Feelings.” With the nearly extinct Federalist party on the ropes, in order to win a second term, Monroe fights through a devastating economic depression, a moral crisis over the issue of slavery and a deeply divided Republican party. *** To listen to the entire series—all 59 episodes—right now and ad-free, become a subscriber at IntoHistory.com, a channel of history podcasts made just for history lovers like you. Enjoy ad-free listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com.

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0:00.0	You're listening to the free ad-sponsored re-release of American Elections Wicked Game,
0:04.8	a weekly march through every presidential election from 1789 to 2024.
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0:16.0	Subscribers there enjoy ad-free listening, early access, bonus content and more from a growing collection of great history podcasts. Start your free trial today at intohistory.com. It's early morning on December 26, 1776, in the middle of a tempestuous snowstorm.
0:42.0	Dozens of American soldiers from the Third
0:45.0	Virginia Regiment have taken up position on the northern edge of Trenton, New Jersey.
0:50.0	The previous evening, General George Washington ordered these men across the Delaware River in secret with orders to hold their position.
0:57.5	Among them was a young officer.
1:00.0	Lieutenant, what is it, Private?
1:02.0	We have a problem, sir. It's best you come with me.
1:05.2	The soldier quietly leads lieutenant to the rear of their ranks. A small group of soldiers
1:10.0	surround a civilian prisoner on his knees. His mouth is gagged. His hands are bound.
1:15.2	This man is a civilian private. This man tried to accost us. Who is he? A very profane fellow.
1:21.3	He lives in a house just around the way.
1:23.6	What's his name?
1:24.7	I don't know, sir.
1:25.9	Remove the gag.
1:27.1	But, sir, that's an order private.
1:29.2	As the private removes the restraint,
1:31.4	whoa.
1:32.4	What's your name, civilian?
1:34.0	Dr. Riker, I have a practice in Trenton.
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