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474 Episodes
Alamance Battleground Site Director Nathan Shultz discusses the Regulator movement in North Carolina, which culminates in the 1771 Battle of Alamance. To get more background on the Battle of Alamance, listen to Episode 35 of this podcast. Also, check out the Alamance Battleground website: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/alamance-battleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025
On Nov 29, 1775, A Continental Ship deployed by General Washington manages to capture a large supply ship headed for Boston. The contents supply the Continental Army with desperately needed arms and ammunition. For more details on this topic, check out Episode 74 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025
Professor Richard Bell discusses his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. For a written summary of the discussion, go to https://blog.amrevpodcast.com To see a list of upcoming Round Table events, where you can participate on Zoom, go to: https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events Order the book on Amazon. The author has offered to sell a signed copy directly to you if you contact him via Email. His contact information is available here: https://history.umd.edu/directory/richard-bell Join the podcast mail list to receive advance notice of future round tables: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon. Joining even as a free member will also provide advance notice of future episodes. https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025
General Washington is concerned that Congress needs to define how captured ships will be treated. On November 25, 1775, Congress passes a resolution that sets out how the spoils of war will be divided. For more on the American Revolution, check out the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025
Patriot militia occupy Fort Ninety-Six on the South Carolina Frontier while the loyalist militia are away. The militia return in large numbers, but cannot overcome the patriot defenses. On Nov. 21, 1775, after running short of ammunition and water, both sides agree to go home and forget about the whole thing. For more details on this topic, check out Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025
After years of struggling for recognition, and threatening to re-join the British Empire, Vermont finally becomes the 14th State to join the union on March 4, 1791. 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: Moses Robinson and the Founding of Vermont, by Robert Mello. Online Recommendation of the Week: Collections of the Vermont Historical Society, Vol. 2 [Haldimand Papers], 1871. https://archive.org/details/collectionsofver02verm 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
Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025
Benedict Arnold Arrives at the Plains of Abraham, in front of Quebec, just after Scottish Highlander Loyalists arrive to protect the city. As a result, Arnold must wait for reinforcements before attempting to take the City. For more details on this topic, check out Episode 78 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025
As General Carleton flees back to Quebec City, General Montgomery is unopposed as his army enters Montreal on November 13, 1775. For more details on this topic, check out Episode 78 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025
In a post-election third session of Congress, held in Philadelphia beginning in December 1790, Secretary of Treasury proposes a national bank. Opponents fear that it will give the federal government and wealthy speculators too much power. 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 Hamilton Scheme: An Epic Tale of Money and Power in the American Founding, by William Hogeland. Online Recommendation of the Week: Hamilton's Opinion as to the Constitutionality of the Bank of the United States: 1791 https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/bank-ah.asp 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
Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025
London rejects the Olive Branch Petition. The King calls on Parliament to crush the rebellion in America. Lord Dunmore declares martial law in Virginia and proclaims that any slaves that escape their patriot masters and join his army to crush the rebellion, he will offer them freedom. For more details on these topics, check out Episode 71 and Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025
On November 5, 1775, the Continental Congress appoint Esek Hopkins to command its new Continental Navy, once the ships are ready. Five days later, on November 10, Congress authorizes the establishment of two brigades of Marines. Captain Samuel Nicholas is chosen as the Corps' first Commander. Happy 250th Birthday to the US Marines! For more on these topics, check out Episodes 75 and Episode 84 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025
In 1790 the country holds its first census, but doesn't bother to write down everyone's name. Benjamin Franklin dies and the Senate doesn't care. States hold new Congressional elections but continue to have the first Congress meet after a third of the members are replaced in the elections. Congress also leaves New York for the last time. Blog, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Census, USA: Fact Finding for the American People, 1790-1970, by Ann Herbert Scott (borrow on archive.org). Online Recommendation of the Week: First United States Census, 1790: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/first-united-states-census-1790 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
Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2025
In the last week of October, 1775, the Continental Army under General Richard Montgomery breaks the British siege at St. Johns, capturing most of the British Regulars in Canada. As Montgomery prepares to march on Montreal and Quebec City, Colonel Benedict Arnold emerges from the Maine wilderness, just north of Quebec City. For more details on these events, check out Episode 72 and Episode 76 of the American Revolution Podcast https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025
Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein speak with the American Revolution Podcast about their upcoming documentary about the American Revolution, which will be released on Nov. 16, 2025. We get a behind the scenes look at how the documentary was made. The American Revolution documentary will air on PBS beginning on November 16, 2025. You can also watch the podcast on the PBS website: https://www.pbs.org/shows or steaming on the PBS App: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app It is also available on Blu Ray or DVD as well as a companion book. Join the American Revolution Podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2025
Oct. 1775: Patriots discover that one of their top leaders in Massachusetts has been cooperating with the enemy. For more context, check out Episode 73 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-073-siege-of-boston-autumn.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025
Oct. 26-27, 1775: After the Virginia militia capture and destroy a small British Navy ship, The British retaliate by launching an attack on the coastal town of Hampton Virginia. For more context on this story, check out Episode 69 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-069-south-joins-war.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025
I discuss the book Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution, with author Damien Cregeau. To see a list of upcoming Round Table events, where you can participate on Zoom, go to: https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events Order a copy of Portraits of Patriots: Colonel John Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution at Amazon. Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2025
Faced with continuing threats from patriots in New York City, Governor Tryon takes refuge on a ship in NY Harbor, Oct. 19, 1775. For more on ousted Governors, check out Episode 70 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-70-ousted-governors-bermuda.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025
Oct. 18, 1775: A British fleet bombards Falmouth (present-day Portland, Maine) to make an example of the consequences of rebellion. For more context, check out Episode 74 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-074-occupied-boston-1775.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
In late 1790, Congress finds itself hopelessly divided over two issues. Northerners wanted to have the new Federal government assume state debt from the Revolutionary War. Southerners wanted the capital moved to Virginia. Thomas Jefferson works with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to broker a compromise on the two issues at his house on June 20, 1790. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's: Three Men, Five Great Wines, and the Evening That Changed America, by Charles A. Cerami Online Recommendation of the Week: "Jefferson’s Account of the Bargain on the Assumption and Residence Bills, [1792?],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-17-02-0018-0012 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2025
The Continental Congress authorizes the creation of a navy, Oct. 13, 1775. To put this in more context, listen to Episode 75 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-075-continental-congress-autumn.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025
Faced with the need to feed the British Army at Boston, the British Navy must raid costal cities to obtain food from a hostile populous. On October 7-8, 1775 the British attack Bristol Rhode Island, demanding cattle and sheep if the inhabitants want the bombardment to end. For more context, check out Episode 74 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-074-occupied-boston-1775.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025
In May 1790, a reluctant Rhode Island succumbs to federal threats and ratifies the Constitution. The Creek Indians in the south are on the verge of war over Georgia settlers moving onto their lands President Washington invites Creek leaders to come to New York and negotiate a treaty. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Most Perfect Justice: Alexander McGillivray and George Washington Strive to Save the Creek Nation, by Jean Lufkin Boiler. Online Recommendation of the Week: Treaty with the Creeks, 1790: https://treaties.okstate.edu/treaties/treaty-with-the-creeks-1790-0025 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2025
On October 4, 1774 a Congressional Committee leaves Philadelphia for Cambridge to meet with George Washington and the other Continental Generals. the leaders discuss a range of concerns including whether to allow Indians and Blacks to continue serving in the Continental Army. For more on Congress during this period, check out episode 75 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-075-continental-congress-autumn.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025
In September 2025 the American Revolution Round Table hosted Sheilah Vance, author of Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment. This is a summary of the discussion, which was recorded on Zoom. To see a list of upcoming Round Table events, where you can participate on Zoom, go to: https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events Order a copy of Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment at Amazon. To learn more about Author Sheilah Vance, check out her web site: https://sheilahvance.com/about-sheilah-vance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2025
General Thomas Gage receives correspondence from London on September 26, 2775, ordering to return to England and turn over command to General William Howe. For more on this topic, check out Episode 74. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-074-occupied-boston-1775.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025
George Washington's own words as he gives his first address on the State of the Union, January 8, 1790. This speech is discussed in greater detail in Episode 365 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2025/09/arp365-state-of-union-1790.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025
After losing his regiment, Colonel Ethan Allen attempts to raise a local force in Canada in an effort to capture Montreal. A larger loyalist force with Indian support runs down Allen's force and takes him prisoner. On September 26, 1775. Allen recounts an Indian's attempt to kill him after his capture. For more details, check out Episode 72 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-072-siege-of-st-jean.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025
As the second session of Congress opens in 1790, President Washington gives members an address on the State of the Union. Congress continues to work on building the new government and fights over tariffs. Washington also has another near-death experience. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Mr. President: George Washington and the Making of the Nation's Highest Office, by Harlow Giles Unger. Online Recommendation of the Week: Washington's State of the Union Address, 1790: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/first-annual-address-congress-0 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2025
In mid-September, 1775, Continental soldiers under General Richard Montgomery invade Canada, they lay siege to Fort. Saint Johns, south of Montreal. For more details, check out Episode 72 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-072-siege-of-st-jean.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025
Near the end of 1789, George Washington embarks on a tour to New England, causing a tiff with Governor John Hancock. North Carolina changes its mind and votes to ratify the constitution. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: George Washington’s Journey, by T.H. Breen. Online Recommendation of the Week: The Diary of George Washington, From 1789 to 1791: https://archive.org/details/diaryofgeorgewas02wash 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2025
On Sept. 15, 1775, Provincial forces in South Carolina capture Fort Johnson without a struggle. Col. Moultrie flies his blue flag for the first time over the fort. Royal Governor Campbell flees to a Navy ship in Charleston Harbor. For more details on the patriot takeover of the south, check out Episode 69: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-069-south-joins-war.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025
On September 10, 1775, General Washington faces his first internal challenge as a group of riflemen mutiny at the Siege of Boston. For more on this topic, check out Episode 73 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-073-siege-of-boston-autumn.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2025
I discuss the Battle of Bunker Hill with Matt and McKinley Breen of the History Dispatches Podcast. To learn more about the History Dispatches Podcast, go to https://historydispatches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2025
In early September, 1775, General Schuyler and General Montgomery lead the Continental Northern army from Fort Ticonderoga into Quebec. At the same time, Colonel Benedict Arnold leads a second force across the Maine wilderness to take Quebec City from the north. For more details, listen to Episodes 72 and 76 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-072-siege-of-st-jean.html https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-076-arnolds-march-toward-quebec.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025
Our American Revolution Round Table hosts author David Price. He discusses his book Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington's Legendary Winter Campaign. To see a list of upcoming Round Table events, where you can participate on Zoom, go to: https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events Order a copy of Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington's Legendary Winter Campaign at Amazon. Subscribe to David Price's Blog, or find a list of this other books at https://dpauthor.com If you want to joint us live for future author discussions, be sure to join my mail list, or sign up as a supporter on Patreon. Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2025
In the summer of 1789, the National Assembly of France, approves the Declaration of the Rights of Man. Lafayette drafted the original, with advice from Thomas Jefferson. This is the final Declaration, as approved by the National Assembly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025
In late August of 1775, the Continental Siege of Boston keeps the British from moving in or out of the city by land. However, the British Navy controls the water. General Washington begins to commission ships to interdict merchant vessels trying to supply the British garrison in Boston. The first ship, the Hannah. Is commissioned on Aug. 24, 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025
The French Revolution begins in 1789, with the promise of minimal violence and an opportunity to install a constitutional monarchy what will protect the rights of its citizens. Experienced leaders American and elsewhere are dubious that these results will stand without much more bloodshed. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: George Washington and the French Revolution, by Louis Martin Sears Online Recommendation of the Week: https://greyhistory.com/frenchrevolutionpodcast 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025
On August 23, 1775, King George III issues an official proclamation that the colonies in North America are in rebellion. It calls on all loyal subjects to help bring the rebellion to an end and bring its traitorous leaders to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025
James Madison struggles to get a Bill of rights through Congress. The federalists think it is a waste of time and want to delay it. The anti-federalists think it does not go far enough, and want a second constitutional convention. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Origins of the Bill of Rights, by Leonard Levy Online Recommendation of the Week: Congress Creates a Bill of Rights https://www.archives.gov/legislative/resources/bill-of-rights 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2025
James Madison's proposed Bill of Rights, submitted to Congress on June 8, 1789. For a written transcript, go to: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2025/08/james-madison-proposed-nine-changes-to.html You can leave comments for me under the blog entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025
On August 14, 1775 Major James Brown brings back his report from Quebec, recommending that the Continental Army invade as soon as possible. For more on the American Revolution, including all back episodes for free, go to https://blog.amrevpodcast.com For Ad free episodes, join on Patreon for as little as $2/month. https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast Or get a free trial subscription to the Into History Network: https://intohistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025
Between late 1788 and early James Madison goes from being a leading opponent of a bill of rights, to its chief advocate. He introduces his proposed bill of rights into Congress only a few months into the first session. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights, by Richard Labunski Online Recommendation of the Week: Madison’s Consistency on the Bill of Rights: https://nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/madisons-consistency-on-the-bill-of-rights 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2025
In the first week of August, 1775, the British Navy gets another lesson about trying to go near the land in hostile territory. For more American Revolution stories, check out the American Revolution Podcast at https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025
The US Senate has to create an entire federal court system. The vagueness in the Constitution leads to political fights over what powers a federal court system should have. Washington appoints the entire Federal judiciary in one day. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Rewriting the History of the Judiciary Act of 1789: Exposing Myths, Challenging Premises, and Using New Evidence, by Wilfred J. Ritz Online Recommendation of the Week: Sketches of Debate of the First Senate of the United States: https://archive.org/details/sketchesofdebate00macl_0 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2025
On July 31, 1775, with open warfare continuing around Boston, the Continental Congress rejects Parliament's efforts to divide the colonies by promising not to tax them directly, as long as the colonies give Britain all the money is requests from them. For more context, check out Episode 50, where Parliament passes the Conciliatory Resolution: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/06/episode-050-britain-prepares-for-war.html or Episode 68, where Congress rejects it: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/10/episode-068-congress-olive-branch.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025
I sat down with filmmaker Otto Aouita to discuss his upcoming movie: Washington: American Hero, which is scheduled to be released on July 4, 2026. For more details on the movie, go to www.ceenema.com For a summary of this discussion, go to: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2025/07/ar-sp36-washington-american-hero-movie.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2025
For the week of July 23, 1775: A company of Pennsylvania Riflemen join the Siege of Boston. Congress appoints Benjamin Church as Surgeon General, and Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General. The Green Mountain Boys ditch Ethan Allen, and other events from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025
On April 30, 1789 George Washington was inaugurated as the nations' s first president. Attention to lots of details focused on setting precedents for future leaders. It would take months to create the rest of the executive branch and get the government to work. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, by Lindsay Chervinsky. Online Recommendation of the Week: Washington’s Inaugural Address: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-george-washingtons-first-inaugural-speech Join American Revolution Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmRevPodcast 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 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 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
Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2025
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