American Revolution Podcast

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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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:/...

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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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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...

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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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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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After tabling a vote on independence a few days earlier, on June 11, 1776 Congress appoints a committee to draft a declaration in the event that the vote on Independence in July is successful. For mo...

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After the Indians defeat two earlier armies in the Ohio territory, General "Mad Anthony" Wayne leads a third army, engaging the Indians at a place called Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. This epis...

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