Rev250-101 Proclaiming Independence
On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence has its first official public reading in Philadelphia, as newspapers begin to proclaim the news across the continent. To read more, go to Episode 99 o...
7 Jul 6min
ARP392 Treaty with Spain
On October 7, 1795, the Ambassador Thomas Pinckney agreed to the first treaty between the US and Spain. The Treaty gave the US almost everything it wanted, especially the much sought after access to...
5 Jul 32min
Rev250-100 The Declaration
On this 250th Anniversary of American Independence, I am re-releasing my recording of the complete declaration, with commentary. I hope everyone has a wonderful independence day! If anyone wants t...
3 Jul 27min
Rev250-099 Declaring Independence July 4, 1776
Suprisingly little happened on July 4, 1775. The vote for independence was already complete. Congress simply approved the final wording of the Declaration and sent it to the printers. For more on t...
2 Jul 4min
Rev250-098 Voting for Independence July 2, 1776
On July 2, the Continental Congress voted for the resolution that the colonies should be free and independent states. Twelve of the thirteen voted in favor, with only New York abstaining. For more o...
30 Jun 7min
AR-SP51 The Banker Who Made America, with Richard Vague
Our June, 2026 Round Table hosted Richard Vague, author of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy, 1731-1821. You can order this book on booksh...
28 Jun 50min
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...
26 Jun 6min
Rev250-096 Battle of Fort Sullivan
On June 28, 1776, the British assaulted Fort Sullivan in Charleston Harbor. The fort would later be renamed Fort Moultrie in honor of the commander who defended it. For more on these events, check o...
25 Jun 9min
