Rev250-097 The Draft Declaration
On June 28, 1776, the Committee set up to draft a Declaration of Independence presents its draft to the Continental Congress. the Congress spends nearly a week, making changes to the document, includ...
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Rev250-095 Withdrawal from Canada
On June 28, 1776, the last Continental Soldiers leave Canada in the face of overwhelming British forces. For more context, check out Episode 95 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrev...
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Rev250-094 Plot to Assassinate Washington
On June 21, 1776, a prisoner confessed to a plot to kill George Washington during the planned British invasion of New York. For more, check out Episode 93 of the American Revolution Podcast. https:/...
23 Kesä 6min
AR391 Washington Admin Resignations and Scandals
During President Washington's second term, all of his cabinet members resigned. Edmund Randolph, who served as both Attorney General and Secretary of State, exits in scandal after his relationship wi...
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Rev250-093 Fort Washington
On June 20, 1776 Continental forces break ground on Fort Washington. The fort was part of an effort to prevent the British Navy from being able to sail up the Hudson River. For more on the Contine...
17 Kesä 5min
ARP390 The Eleventh Amendment
In one of its first interpretations of the Constitution, the Supreme Court holds that states are subject to lawsuits in federal court. The states promptly alter that interpretation in the first Const...
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Rev250-092 Virginia Declaration of Rights - June 12, 1776
On June 12, 1772, the Fifth Virginia Convention passes its Declaration of Rights, a forerunner of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. To learn more about the American Revolution P...
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