Rev250-123 Retreat to White Plains
On October 22, 1776, General Washington evacuates Harlem Heights, moving out of Manhattan to White Plains. The Continentals also skirmish with a loyalist regiment at Mamaroneck, NY. For more on thi...
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ARP404 The Quasi-War Army
Caught up in War Fever, Congress authorizes a large standing army. Adams appoints George Washington as the commander, but Alexander Hamilton becomes the real power. This episode's, blog entry...
18 Okt 33min
Rev250-122 Pelham Bay
On October 18, 1776, British forces land and Pelham Bay, finally hoping to go after the main Continental Army under Washington at Harlem Heights. For more on this, check out Episode 112 on the Americ...
15 Okt 4min
ARP403 The XYZ Affair
In 1797, President Adams sends a peace commission to France to restore relations. The French government refuses any official meetings until the commissioners pay bribes to top officials. When word g...
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Rev250-121 Throg's Neck
On October 12, 1776, The British Army lands at Throg's Neck, in the Bronx, in an attempt to attack the Continental Army. The attack does not go as planned. For more on this, listen to Episode 112 o...
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Rev250-120 Valcour Bay
On October 11, 1776, General Benedict Arnold faces overwhelming odds to take on the British fleet on Lake Champlain. For more details, check out Episode 110 and Episode 111 at blog.amrevpodcast.com. ...
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ARP402 A Brawl in Congress
President Adams warns Congress that the US needs to Respond to France's diplomatic break with the US. Congress fails to unite around a single response. Adams sends a three man commission to France. ...
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Rev250-119 Canadian Invasion
On October 4, 1776, the British launch a fleet on Lake Champlain with the goal of recapturing Fort Ticonderoga and then marching to New York City. For more on this topic, listen to Episode 106 of the...
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