The Delaware Wedge, Part One: A Tiny State with Massive History

Ridiculous History

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History, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 26 March 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Although it's the second-smallest state in the US, don't let Delaware's diminutive geography fool you. This state has a tremendous economy, and loads of ridiculous history in its past. In this week's special two-part series, the guys dive into the history of a strange conflict that bedeviled the state from its early days all the way into the 20th century -- a contentious, tiny piece of land that almost led to open combat: this is the story of the Delaware Wedge.

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