Ep. 298 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Tony Williams | The Pursuit of Liberty: Honoring Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Statesman. Author. President of the United States. Perhaps no one's words best embodied the ethos of the Founding Fathers quite like Thomas Jefferson. At Constituting America, we feel what he wrot...
17 Apr 53min
Ep. 297 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Hon. Bob Pence | Consent of the Governed at 250: The Principle That Still Defines Us
A foundational principle that distinguished and continues to distinguish our country from most other governments in the world is that our government exists by the "consent of the governed." Why was t...
10 Apr 56min
Ep. 296 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Diana Carlin | The Letter Heard Through History: The 250th Birthday of Abigail Adams' "Remember the Ladies"
The women who contributed to the founding of our country are often overlooked. Their accomplishments played a vital role in the fledgling nation. One such woman is Abigail Adams. While we can neve...
3 Apr 55min
Ep. 295 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Thomas Kidd | Give Me Liberty: The Speech That Sparked a Revolution
"Give me liberty or give me death." That singular line proclaimed by Patrick Henry defined our country's founding generation and has become one of the most famous lines in American history. In just ...
27 Mar 57min
Ep. 294 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Joe Crowley | 250 Years Ago: Celebrating the Irish Behind America's Revolution
In recognition of St. Patrick's Day this year, Constituting America is recognizing the role the Irish played in the founding of our country. Did you know 3 signers of the Declaration of Independence ...
20 Mar 52min
Ep. 293 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Stan Deaton | Georgia and the American Revolution: Patriots, Principles, and Independence
Due to its position as the 13th American Colony as well as the last colony to support the American Revolution, the role Georgia played in the founding of our country is often overshadowed by colonies ...
13 Mar 52min
Ep. 292 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Robert Allison | 250 Years Ago: High Ground, High Stakes in the Fight for Boston — Dorchester Heights
A war is a series of battles won. The American Revolution is no different. For the colonies and George Washington to beat the larger British military force, individual battles had to be fought. One...
6 Mar 54min
Ep. 291 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | John Hood | 250 Years Ago: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge – Where the Revolution Took Root
We all know the Americans won the American Revolution. But have you stopped to wonder how exactly our smaller army beat the larger professional army of the British and how the series of battles unfol...
27 Feb 55min
