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Revolution during which the Thirteen Colonies won independence from Great Britain

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Long Island Tea
Selfies & Holiday Cheer

Long Island Tea

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 48:17


It's a very special episode of Long Island Tea- Kristen and Sharon are at Selfie Clubhouse in the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, the perfect spot to get your holiday cards with over 30 unique photo backgrounds and scenes plus professional photographers on staff. Check out @longislandteapodcast on Instagram to see their entire photoshoot. The ladies recap their Thanksgivings and discuss all the holiday craziness and excitement: the Rockefeller tree lighting, holiday parties and more. Plus: weekend events you won't want to miss, a new blog on celebrating National Repeal Day, and a logo contest to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution on Long Island. In This Episode: Selfie Clubhouse: Broadway Mall, Hicksvilleselfieclubhouse.comLong Island 250 longisland250.comBLOG: Celebrating National Repeal Day: Marking 90 Years Since the End of Prohibitionwww.discoverlongisland.com/blog/stories/post/celebratingEvents This Week:12/06: Mulcahy's - The Bouncing Souls (**asked us to promote)12/07: Huntington Village Grand Menorah Lighting12/07: Landmark on Main Street - Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays12/08: Planting Fields Tree Lighting 12/9: Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Westbury12/9: The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Experience at Chambers of Hell 12/09: Long Island Chamber Music - Home for the Holidays at Wantagh Public Library12/09: The Garden City Hotel - Polar Express Tea 202312/10: Long Island Aquarium - Santa Brunch12/10: East Wind Long Island - Brunch with Santa at Desmond's12/10: Long Island Ducks - Ducks Holiday Store Opening w/ Santa & QuackerjackVOTE for Long Island Tea for Best Long Island Podcasthttps://www.bestoflongisland.com/voting/#/gallery/404103315And Vote Discover LI for Best Web Digital Serviceshttps://www.bestoflongisland.com/voting/#/gallery/404111013Sands is a proud sponsor of the Long Island Tea Podcast.Incomparable Luxury. Sands leaves nothing to the imagination. Visit sandsnewyork.comSee Our Discover Long Island Holiday Gift Guide:https://www.discoverlongisland.com/blog/stories/post/ultimate-holiday-gift-guide-long-island-edition/ASK US ANYTHING!DM us on Instagram or email us at spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com. Tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!TEA TIME:Check out our Amazon Affiliate link:www.amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandWATCH US:And SUBSCRIBE on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/DiscoverLongIslandNYFOLLOW US:Follow The Long Island Tea podcast on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @LongIslandTeaPodcastWRITE TO US:Email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com if you are interested in collaborating with us, need some "uncorked advice"or if you just want to say “How you doin?”RATE AND REVIEW US:Be sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review wherever you're listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch!WEAR US:Shop Long Island merch at shop.discoverlongisland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Native America Calling - The Electronic Talking Circle
Monday, December 4, 2023 – The Native role in America's War of Independence

Native America Calling - The Electronic Talking Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 55:58


The American Revolution is mostly portrayed as an epic struggle between the colonies and the British. But Native tribes and individuals played a significant role in the historic War of Independence. It was a difficult choice for tribes, who were neither British subjects nor supporters of the encroaching colonies. We'll get the Native perspective on America's first war. GUESTS Chairman Tehassi Hill (Oneida), chairman of the Oneida Nation Peter Jemison (Seneca [Heron Clan]), artist and Historic Site Manager (retired) at Ganondagan State Historic Site JoAnn Schedler (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians), retired Army Major and author of the Official National Park Service Handbook American Indians and the Civil War Curtis Zunigha (Delaware Tribe of Indians), co-director of the Lenape Center  

History on Fire
[RERUN] EPISODE 64: The Taiping Rebellion (Part 2): Jesus' Chinese Younger Brother

History on Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 135:07


“Is not this insurgent movement truly wonderful? These rebels keep Sabbath as we do, they pray to God daily, they read the Scriptures, they break the idols, and they long for the time when, instead of those heathen temples, they shall have Christian chapels, and worship together with us… is it not a remarkable era in China?” — A Christian missionary wife about the Taiping Rebellion “Jesus our Elder Brother showed us the treacherous heart of this demon follower.” — Sign hanging around the neck of a man executed by the Taiping “Those who believe not in the true doctrine of God and Jesus, though they be old acquaintances, are still no friends of mine, but they are demons.” — Hong Xiuquan If I were to ask you which is the deadliest conflict in history, you'd probably answer WW II. But if I were to ask you which is the second deadliest conflict ever—at least according to most historians—I'd bet the number of raised hands would shrink quickly. And I'd also bet that a good percentage of those taking their chances with an answer would probably be wrong. So, welcome to the wildest, weirdest, biggest conflict in history that few people have heard about (that is…unless you are quite knowledgeable about Chinese history). Millions of troops took part in this war. Something in the neighborhood of 600 cities changed hands over decade and half of fighting. Conservative estimates place the dead around 20-30 millions (some estimates go as high as 100 millions.) For frame of references, this is deadlier than the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, the Spanish American War, the American Civil War and the American Revolution put together. We can also throw in the 7 Years War, all three Punic wars and all of the Crusades for good measure. In light of this, it may begin to make sense why several historians believe this is the bloodiest civil war of all time. It all began with a Chinese man who, in the mid-1800s, dreamed of becoming a scholar and receive a government job. Seems like an innocent start, right? Well, our wannabe intellectual, a certain Hong Xiuquan, experienced a major crisis when he realized that no matter how much he studied, he would not succeed at passing the imperial exams, that were the prerequisite to getting the career he dreamed of. The fact that he failed was more than a personal tragedy for Hong. Rather, this failure would trigger a sequence of events leading to the death of millions. This was easily the most costly F in the history of education. Broken to the core, he had a mental breakdown, and began to experience visions. These visions revealed to him that he was God's son, and Jesus' younger brother, and he was tasked by his heavenly relatives to clean China off any demonic influences in order to create the Kingdom of Heavenly Peace. His efforts to create this Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace heralded a bloody civil war with a body count that would make most video gamers blush.In this episode, we follow Hong Xiuquan as he graduates from religious intolerance to armed insurrection against the government. We also run into angels torturing Confucius, ‘God' & ‘Jesus' & ‘Jesus' younger brother' leading an army to topple the Qing Dynasty, a massive army of sexually frustrated people, the capture of Nanjing, Quentin Tarantino's Biblical tales, the Taiping turning into The Sopranos, ‘Jesus' younger brother' placing a hit on ‘God's Voice', and much more. If you feel generous and enjoy History on Fire, please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historyonfire to access plenty of bonus content. All the links to History on Fire social media can be found at https://linktr.ee/danielebolelli Including the HOF YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCiqHbWJO26nFzUP-Eu55Q Substack: https://substack.com/@danielebolelliInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyonfire/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyonfirepodcast Bison is some of the healthiest meat you could possibly eat. Get yours at https://dakotapurebison.com/ History on Fire listeners get a discount by using the code HOF10 at checkout. If you'd like to go to Japan for a historical tour with yours truly as a guide, please check out https://geeknationtours.com/tours/signature-battlefield-series-classic-samurai-from-the-gempei-war-to-the-mongol-invasions-2023/And a big thank you to the sponsor for today's episode, Factor, America's #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery Service. Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash historyonfire50 and use code historyonfire50 to get 50% off. That's code historyonfire50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash historyonfire50 to get 50% off!Also, thank you to St. John's College for sponsoring this episode. Please, check out https://www.sjc.edu/podcast

Historically Thinking: Conversations about historical knowledge and how we achieve it

“Founders” is a term that we typically use to refer to just a few men–usually the first four Presidents of the United States, plus Ben Franklin and–nowadays–Alexander Hamilton. We think of them as typical representatives of their age, which produced civic saints of wisdom and service to the new nation.  We don't usually think about the other Founders, all those men and women who created the institutions, the politics, and the culture of the new republic–from Richard Allen to Judith Sargent Murray to John Jay. And we certainly don't consider that an age which considered people like Washington to be heroic had points of contrast–the “many unscrupulous figures who violated the era's expectation of public virtue and advanced their own interests at the expense of others.” Think of them as America's Founding Scoundrels, whose plots and cons ended up shaping the nation sometimes as much as did the plans and hard work of the institution-builders.   David Head and Timothy J. Hemmis are the co-editors of a new book A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers, and Adventurers Who Created a New Nation. Timothy Hemmis is an associate professor of history at Texas A&M University Central Texas, where his teaching focuses on Early American History and American Military History. David Head is history professor at the University of Central Florida, and the author of A Crisis of Peace: George Washington, the Newburgh Conspiracy, and the Fate of the American Revolution, which he and I discussed in Episode 145 of the podcast.   For Further Investigation I've previously on the podcast talked with Lorri Glover about "Founders as Fathers"; and we've also discussed the legal history of treason in the American Revolution with Carlton Larson. The following resources have all been suggested by David and Tim. The best place to read founders' mail is Founders Online William C. Davis, The Rogue Republic: How Would-Be Patriots Waged the Shortest Revolution in American History, (Boston, 2011). Edward Everett Hale, “The Man without a Country,” The Atlantic Monthly, Dec. 1863, 665–679. Andro Linklater, An Artist in Treason: The Extraordinary Double Life of General James Wilkinson (New York, 2009). Shira Lurie, The American Liberty Pole: Popular Politics and the Struggle for Democracy in the Early Republic (Charlottesville, VA, 2023). J. K. Martin, Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero: An American Hero Reconsidered (New York, 1997). David Narrett, Adventurism and Empire: The Struggle for Mastery in the Louisiana–Florida Borderlands, 1762–1803 (Chapel Hill, NC, 2015)

Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution
E240: Novia Liu: Left Behind in History: John Adams' Misguide ”Defence”

Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 21:48


This week our guest is JAR contributor Novia Liu. In the wake of the American Revolution, John Adams feared that his country was spiraling toward republicanism, and he took to the pen to stop it. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

Charleston Time Machine
Episode 272: Watson's Garden: The Horticultural Roots of Courier Square

Charleston Time Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 36:21


Charleston's venerable newspaper, the Post and Courier, is transforming its headquarters on upper King Street into an upscale mixed-use development called Courier Square. The present twentieth-century structures will soon disappear, exposing a piece of ground with a forgotten claim to fame. A few years before the American Revolution, a Scottish gardener named John Watson developed the site as South Carolina's first commercial nursery, cultivating both native and exotic plants for sale. The war devastated Watson's Garden, but the family persevered in the horticultural business until the turn of the nineteenth century.

The Jar
#315 Yearning for Acceptance: A Quest to Be Himself with Dale Breig

The Jar

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 96:31


In a heartfelt and introspective episode of The Jar, we had the pleasure of meeting Dale Briggs at his trailer on the outskirts of Flagstaff. The picturesque setting, with foothills and mountains in the distance, served as the backdrop for a candid conversation.Dale's journey begins in Sharonville, a tight-knit community near Cincinnati. He hails from a family deeply rooted in American heritage, with a lineage dating back to the Daughters of the Revolution. His upbringing was marked by a strong sense of law and order, instilled by his father, a prosecutor, and his mother, true cole miners daughter from Eastern Kentucky, the ones heralding from the American Revolution who began shipping moonshine when Dale was just 11 as "medicine" from hi Aunt & Uncle who made it from their still.Despite the challenges and colorful stories of moonshine, drugs, and a family with its share of complexities, there was a constant thread running through Dale's life—a yearning to be accepted for who he truly was. Amidst all the tumultuous experiences and substances within his family, he longed to find that one person who would embrace him unconditionally.Dale's life unfolded in three distinct phases, with one-third spent in Ohio, one-third in Tampa, and now the final third in Flagstaff. He grapples with self-forgiveness, striving to be the best father he can be while also reconciling his feelings of exclusion from his youngest child's life. His determination shines through as he strives to be the best grandparent possible.Join us as we sit in front of Dale's trailer, surrounded by the beauty of wildflowers and distant mountains, reflecting on two-thirds of his life and the hope he holds for redemption and acceptance. The Jar continues to bring you real conversations with real people, and Dale's story is a poignant reminder of the power of self-discovery and the possibility of finding peace through these conversations.For more of Dale's personal side. https://www.facebook.com/dragonflypromotionsofnorthernarizona?mibextid=ZbWKwLhttps://www.youtube.com/@loveoutloudtodayFor more of The Jar, visit:Website: https://www.thejar.live/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejar_podcast/Disclaimer: The views stated in this episode are our guest's opinions and do not represent the views, beliefs or opinions of The Jar Podcast. Our goal is to provide a platform for everyone no matter what they believe, and we would like to continue to do that while making it clear our guests are not a representation of The Jar Podcast. 

The Gun Rack
Episode 175: Southern Battles of the American Revolution (Part 7: Battle of Guilford Courthouse)

The Gun Rack

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 35:26


We've reached what feels like the culmination of our Southern Battles of the American Revolution podcast series as we take a look at the famous Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Learn about the Race to the Dan River, Peter Francisco, and more on this week's episode of The Gun Rack. - The Gun Rack is the official firearms podcast of Sonoran Desert Institute. For more info about SDI, check us out at our website. 

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hoosierhistorylive
Indiana state flag: the back story

hoosierhistorylive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 56:54


It may be easy to unfurl a flag, but there sure are a lot of twists in the story of how the current Indiana state flag became the official symbol. At one point, even the Stars and Stripes (a k a the American flag) was the official flag for the Hoosier state. The backstory about the state flag and several untold, related stories are described in a new book, The Indiana Flag: Who Really Designed It?. The author, Morgan County resident David Reddick, will be Nelson's studio guest to dig into the history that he's unearthed about the blue and gold flag with the torch and 19 stars. (Refresher history tidbit: In 1816, Indiana became the 19th state to enter the country.) Also during our show, David Reddick will share insights about the life and career of Paul Hadley (1880-1971), the watercolor artist from Mooresville credited with designing the state flag. According to folklore, Hadley won a contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1916. The actual story is more complicated, David Reddick says.

The U.S. Navy History Podcast
The American Revolution Part 7

The U.S. Navy History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 66:58


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Revolution 250 Podcast
"Washington's Marines" with Maj. General Jason Q. Bohm

Revolution 250 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 41:53


The United States Marines were born during the American Revolution, as an innovative, multi-faceted fighting force on land and sea.  We talk with Major General Jason Q. Bohm, a 30 year veteran of the Marines, and author of Washington's Marines:  The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution 1775-1777.  General Bohm tells us about the Marines' birth, their first engagements along the Delaware and in seizing munitions in the Bahamas, and the beginnings of the Marine Corps' legacy, tradition, and effectiveness.  

Historically Thinking: Conversations about historical knowledge and how we achieve it

In his Dictionary of the English Language, first published in 1755,  Samuel Johnson did not define the words Saxon, Angle, or Anglo-Saxon. But Noah Webster in his 1828 American Dictionary defines Anglo-Saxon as "adjective. Pertaining to the Saxons, who settled in England, or English Saxons." Something had happened in between the two, and not just the American Revolution, and Johnson's and Webster's different views of that event–but that probably did contribute to the difference. And when Webster published his definition, the term was already taking on new connotations. Indeed, the term Anglo-Saxon has a rich and complicated history, right to the present moment. And so does perception of the peoples to which it refers…or does it actually refer to them? With me to discuss the history of the definition and the ideology of the term is Rory Naismith, Professor of Early Medieval English History at the University of Cambridge, Fellow of Corpus Christi College. Author of numerous books, including Citadel of the Saxons: The Rise of Early London, he was last on the podcast talking about medieval money in Episode 328.  For Further Investigation Content, S., and Williams, H., ‘Creating the Pagan English, from the Tudors to the Present Day', in Signals of Belief in Early England: Anglo-Saxon Paganism Revisited, ed. M. Carver, A. Sanmark and S. Semple (Oxford, 2010), pp. 181–200 Foot, S., ‘The Making of Angelcynn: English Identity before the Norman Conquest', Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, 6th ser., 6 (1996), 25–50 [on use of Anglo-Saxon and English terminology in the pre-Norman period itself] Frantzen, A. J., and Niles, J. D. (eds.), Anglo-Saxonism and the Construction of Social Identity (Gainesville, FL, 1997) [a collection of essays - the introduction is probably the most helpful single thing] Horsman, R., Race and Manifest Destiny: the Origins of American Racial Anglo-Saxonism (Cambridge, MA, 1981) [this is really good on the early modern and American side of the story] Kidd, C., British Identities before Nationalism: Ethnicity and Nationhood in the Atlantic World 1600–1800 (Cambridge, 1999), esp. ch. 4–5 and 9 [again, excellent on early modern Anglo-Saxonism] Mandler, P., The English National Character: the History of an Idea from Edmund Burke to Tony Blair (New Haven, 2006), esp. ch. 3 Niles, J., The Idea of Anglo-Saxon England 1066–1901 (Oxford, 2015) Rory Naismith observes, "There is also a welter of very polemical stuff on the web; for a selection, see below" Rubinstein, S., ‘Anglo-Saxon Extremists: the Strange Logic of the Activists who Insist the Term “Anglo-Saxon” is Racist', The Critic, June 2023 Rambaran-Olm, M., ‘History Bites: Resources on the Problematic Term “Anglo-Saxon”', a three-part series on Medium: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, 7 September 2020 Rambaran-Olm, M., ‘Misnaming the Medieval: Rejecting “Anglo-Saxon” Studies', History Workshop, 4 November 2019 Rambaran-Olm, M., and Wade, E., ‘The Many Myths of the Term “Anglo-Saxon”', Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2021 Sewer, A., ‘“Anglo-Saxon” is What You Say when “Whites Only” is Too Inclusive', The Atlantic, 20 April 2021 Williams, H., ‘The Fight for “Anglo-Saxon”', Aeon, 29 May 2020 Wood, M., ‘“As a Racism Row Rumbles on, is it Time to Retire the Term ‘Anglo-Saxon'?” Michael Wood Explores the Controversy', History Extra, 4 November 2019  

6-minute Stories
"The Other Thanksgiving Story" by Randell Jones - reprise from 2020

6-minute Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 8:50


Randell Jones is an award-winning history writer about the pioneer and Revolutionary War eras. Since 2007, he has served as an invited member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau of the North Carolina Humanities Council. He created the Personal Story Publishing Project and the companion podcast, “6-minute Stories” to encourage writers. In 2020, he launched BecomingAmerica250.com to promote history appreciation during the coming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. He lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, writing, speaking, and publishing as Daniel Boone Footsteps.

KCRW's Left, Right & Center
Reading the tea leaves of early polling

KCRW's Left, Right & Center

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 50:30


With the primary season just around the corner, voters can expect an influx of polling data. Sorting through it all can be tricky. David Wasserman of the non-partisan Cook Political Report discusses what numbers we should be paying attention to, and explains why questions about poll reliability are valid. Joe Manchin's decision to not run for re-election in West Virginia has stoked suspicions around the senator's possible third-party candidacy. Can the growing field of third-party candidates expect to make an impact relying on personality over issues? The Boston Tea Party's 250th anniversary is just around the corner. Author Stacy Schiff discusses the importance of the event in the American Revolution and why it was more than just a riot.

Flyover Conservatives
The REAL Truth About Thanksgiving with Historian Bill Federer | FOC SPECIAL Show

Flyover Conservatives

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 55:39


**** Save 15% off your entire purchase with Flyover Merch!! ****Promo Code: BLACKFRIDAY>> https://www.shop.flyoverconservatives.com/merch Today on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! WILLIAM J. FEDERER is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. Bill's American Minute radio feature is broadcast daily across America and by the Internet. His Faith in History television airs on the TCT Network on stations across America and via DirectTV.Bill FedererWEBSITE: https://americanminute.com/pages/about BOOKS: https://americanminute.com/collections/printed-books Enjoy ALL Holiday Special Shows: https://flyover.live/media/series/kr37r57/holiday-special TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONSERVATIVES SHOWS -https://banned.video/playlist/61e636f26959067dbbfa11bfSPONSORS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO► ReAwaken America- text the word EVENTS to 40509(Message and data rates may apply. Terms/privacy: 40509-info.com)► Kirk Elliott PHD - http://FlyoverGold.com ► My Pillow - https://MyPillow.com/Flyover►Z-Stack - https://flyoverhealth.com Own Your Own Business As An Option To Avoid The Jab- http://FlyoverCarpet.com https://TipTopK9.com/Want to help spread the Wake Up • Speak Up • Show Up -https://shop.flyoverconservatives.com/-------------------------------------------Follow our Social Media so we can be best friends

The BreakPoint Podcast
The Legacy of John Witherspoon

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 5:43


The month of November marks the death of John Witherspoon, one of the most important and most underrated of the American founding fathers. Born in Scotland in 1723, Witherspoon received a Master of Arts at age 16 from the University of Edinburgh, where he would continue his studies in divinity. In 1745, he became an evangelical minister in the Church of Scotland.   Witherspoon was no fan of the monarchy and was imprisoned the following year for opposing the royalist Jacobite uprising, an experience that damaged his health for life. After his release, he returned to pastoral ministry. In 1764, the University of St. Andrews awarded Witherspoon an honorary Doctor of Divinity.  Four years later, Witherspoon accepted the presidency of the College of New Jersey, a Presbyterian college now known as Princeton University. Though the school's primary mission was to train Presbyterian ministers, Witherspoon found the school in quite a mess. The students were given poor teaching and an inadequate library. Through fundraising, reorganization, higher standards, and securing new resources–including donating hundreds of books from his personal library–Witherspoon transformed the college into a top-tier school.  In addition to providing leadership at a crucial time in the university's history, Witherspoon taught courses in rhetoric, history, divinity, and moral philosophy, a required course at the college. His ideas were anchored in his Reformed faith and the natural law tradition. He was also heavily influenced by Scottish philosopher Thomas Reid's Common Sense Realism. These ideas took deep root in Princeton and across American society generally. Witherspoon's teaching laid essential groundwork for both the American Revolution and the government that followed.  Leaning heavily on the Calvinistic tradition, Witherspoon promoted the rights of people to challenge governmental overreach, even by force of arms if necessary. Unsurprisingly, he strongly supported the American Revolution, especially concerned by a growing centralization of government and the Crown taking over responsibilities that were historically the prerogatives of the colonies. The final straw for Witherspoon was when bishops were appointed from England to oversee religious life in the colonies.   Like his Presbyterian forebearers in Scotland, Witherspoon saw these violations as justification for revolt. He served in the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1784, taking on a prodigious amount of work and serving on over 100 committees. After the war, he helped draft the Articles of Confederation and later shepherded the Constitution through the New Jersey state legislature.  Even with that impressive resume, Witherspoon's most important impact came from the students who took his moral philosophy classes at the College of New Jersey. Witherspoon taught James Madison the necessity of checks and balances in government. Among his other students were Aaron Burr, 37 judges, including several members of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and three justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, 10 cabinet officers, 12 members of the Continental Congress, 28 U.S. Senators, and 49 U.S. Congressmen. Witherspoon was arguably the single most influential founder who shaped the early years of the Republic.  Despite all this, Witherspoon is mostly remembered today for owning two slaves. Like many of the founders, Witherspoon's attitudes toward slavery were complex and often contradictory, a fact that explains but does not excuse his stance. Witherspoon taught that slaves and employees should be treated with dignity and respect. He even spoke out against the institution of slavery at the college. However, he also opposed a measure by the state legislature that would have banned slavery in New Jersey. Like many others, Witherspoon believed slavery would die out within a generation, and thought the legislation was unnecessary and could interfere with the process he believed was inevitable.  Though there were a few consistent abolitionists among the founders, Witherspoon was among the many elites in the eighteenth century who owned slaves as domestic servants or to work land.   Witherspoon failed to extend his convictions about liberty for all to the slaves in his midst. That moral tragedy should not fully blot out the honor owed to him for his incredible contributions to the founding of the United States and the securing of the freedoms we enjoy.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Glenn Sunshine. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

Christian Historical Fiction Talk
Episode 154 - Denise Weimer Author Chat

Christian Historical Fiction Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 31:30


Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Denise Weimer is a first-time guest on the podcast, but she's a long-time author, and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. Her new book is A Courageous Bethrotal, and we talk about how early settlers kept the pathers away, the real-life woman she based her heroine on, and the challenges of writing a novella. Patrons will hear about her love of old houses and what inspired it.A Courageous Betrothal by Denise WeimerA wounded lieutenant, a woman fierce enough to protect her family, and an American Revolution with everything at stake. Red-haired, freckle-faced, and almost six feet tall, Jenny White has resigned herself to fame over love. Possessing the courage and wits to guard her younger siblings against nature, natives, and loyalists in Georgia's “Hornet's Nest” gives life meaning until she meets scout Caylan McIntosh. From the time Jenny nurses the young lieutenant back to health after the Battle of Kettle Creek, she can't deny her attraction to the vexing Highlander, who seems determined to dismantle her emotional armor. But when Georgia falls to the British and Caylan returns to guide Jenny's family on a harrowing exodus into the North Carolina mountains, will his secrets prove stronger than his devotion? Or will their love be courageous enough to carry them through the battles ahead?Get your copy of A Courageous Betrothal  by Denis Weimer.You can purchase book one of the "Georgia Scouts" series, A Counterfeit Betrothal, here.You can purchase book three, A Cherished Betrothal, here.Preorder your copy of When Hope Sank, part of Barbour Publishing's series "A Day to Remember."North Georgia native Denise Weimer has authored a dozen traditionally published novels and a number of novellas—historical and contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and time slip. Former managing editor for Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas' two historical imprints, she serves as Acquisitions & Editing Liaison for Wild Heart Books and as a freelance editor, helping other authors reach their publishing dreams. A wife and mother of two daughters, Denise always pauses for coffee, chocolate, and old houses.Visit Denise Weimer's website.

The Bowery Boys: New York City History
#421 Evacuation Day: Forgotten Holiday of the American Revolution

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 64:55


For decades New Yorkers celebrated Evacuation Day every November 25, a holiday marking the 1783 departure of British forces from the city they had occupied for several years during the Revolutionary War.The events of that departure -- that evacuation -- inspired annual celebrations of patriotism, unity, and a bit of rowdiness. Evacuation Day was honored well until the late 19th century. But then, gradually, the party sort of petered out.....Of course, Americans may know late November for another historically themed holiday – Thanksgiving, a New England-oriented celebration that eventually took the place of Evacuation Day on the American calendar. But we are here to tell you listener – you should celebrate both!Greg and Tom tell the story of the British's final years in their former colonies, now in victory known as the United States, and their final moments within New York City, their last remaining haven. The city was in shambles and the gradual handover was truly messy.And then, on November 25, 1783, George Washington rode into town, basically traveling from tavern to tavern on his way down to the newly freed city. The Bowery Boys chart his course (down the Bowery of course) and make note of a few unusual events -- wild parties, angry women with brooms, and one very lucky tailor.PLUS: Where and how you can celebrate Evacuation Day today. Other Bowery Boys episodes to check out when you're done with this one:-- New York City During the Revolutionary War-- The Revolutionary Tavern of Samuel Fraunces-- The Great Fire of 1776-- The Brooklyn Navy Yard and Vinegar Hill  

A Very OK Podcast
A Conversation Between Governors

A Very OK Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 71:25


To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie, the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a fireside chat between former governors Brad Henry (2003-2011) and George Nigh (1979-1987) at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple in October 2023. In a conversation moderated by Trait Thompson and Michael Williams, Registrar and Collections Specialist at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum, the governors delved into a wide array of topics including their views on public service, their accomplishments while in office, and bipartisanship. Both governors are great storytellers and the listener will gain critical insight into each man's time at the helm of Oklahoma's government.

WallBuilders Live! with David Barton & Rick Green
The Origins of Thanksgiving: Faith, Founding Principles and America's Forgotten History

WallBuilders Live! with David Barton & Rick Green

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 26:59


We've got an enlightening journey to embark upon, folks! With the insightful Tim Barton as our guide, we're all set to unravel the gripping history and significance of Thanksgiving in America. Unearthing the foundation of this cherished festival, we discover that it was established a whopping 150 years before our revered Declaration of Independence. Listen in as we emphasize the untold importance of Thanksgiving - a time of reflection on faith, culture, and constitutional principles.Next, we invite you to an exceptional tour through American history at the WallBuilders Museum. Tim Barton, gives us a virtual tour through an awe-inspiring collection of over 100,000 original documents and artifacts from the founding era. Prepare to be riveted as we uncover the intriguing tales of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and more. Furthermore, we explore the fascinating relationship between Washington and Alexander Hamilton during the American Revolution.As we delve deeper, we emphasize the efforts of WallBuilders, a non-profit organization that's preserving America's forgotten history and founding principles. Hear how they wield original documents and rigorous research to arm politicians and the public with accurate information in our age of rampant misinformation. We throw a spotlight on the profound influence of the Bible on our founding fathers and early American history. Strengthen your knowledge base and join us as we urge listeners to verify historical information and comprehend the full narrative. Together, we can discover the truth, find courage, and promote good amidst division. So buckle up, and let's dive into an unforgettable journey through time!Support the show

History on Fire
[RERUN] EPISODE 63: The Taiping Rebellion (Part 1): Drug Dealers and Visionaries

History on Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 86:40


“The entire story of the Taiping Rebellion might be told, from one perspective, as the rage of a failed exam candidate writ large.” — Stephen Platt“They may not intend to harm others on purpose, but the fact remains that they are so obsessed with material gain that they have no concern whatever for the harm they can cause to others.” — Lin Zexu about British opium traders “Heaven is furious with anger, and all the gods are moaning with pain!... A murderer of one person is subject to the death sentence; just imagine how many people opium has killed! This is the rationale behind the new law which says that any foreigner who brings opium to China will be sentenced to death by hanging or beheading.” — Lin Zexu“… soothing, quieting and delightful beyond measure.” — Queen Victoria about opium If I were to ask you which is the deadliest conflict in history, you'd probably answer WW II. But if I were to ask you which is the second deadliest conflict ever—at least according to most historians—I'd bet the number of raised hands would shrink quickly. And I'd also bet that a good percentage of those taking their chances with an answer would probably be wrong. So, welcome to the wildest, weirdest, biggest conflict in history that few people have heard about (that is…unless you are quite knowledgeable about Chinese history). Millions of troops took part in this war. Something in the neighborhood of 600 cities changed hands over decade and half of fighting. Conservative estimates place the dead around 20-30 millions (some estimates go as high as 100 millions.) For frame of references, this is deadlier than the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, the Spanish American War, the American Civil War and the American Revolution put together. We can also throw in the 7 Years War, all three Punic wars and all of the Crusades for good measure. In light of this, it may begin to make sense why several historians believe this is the bloodiest civil war of all time. It all began with a Chinese man who, in the mid-1800s, dreamed of becoming a scholar and receive a government job. Seems like an innocent start, right? Well, our wannabe intellectual, a certain Hong Xiuquan, experienced a major crisis when he realized that no matter how much he studied, he would not succeed at passing the imperial exams, that were the prerequisite to getting the career he dreamed of. The fact that he failed was more than a personal tragedy for Hong. Rather, this failure would trigger a sequence of events leading to the death of millions. This was easily the most costly F in the history of education. Broken to the core, he had a mental breakdown, and began to experience visions. These visions revealed to him that he was God's son, and Jesus' younger brother, and he was tasked by his heavenly relatives to clean China off any demonic influences in order to create the Kingdom of Heavenly Peace. His efforts to create this Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace heralded a bloody civil war with a body count that would make most video gamers blush.In this episode, we tackle ethnic conflicts in China, Christian missionaries in Canton, uber-difficult Imperial exams, the Pablo Escobar of the 1800s having the British navy on her side, foot binding, Great Britain solving a trade deficit by flooding China with drugs, the First Opium War, and much more. If you feel generous and enjoy History on Fire, please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historyonfire to access plenty of bonus content. All the links to History on Fire social media can be found at https://linktr.ee/danielebolelli Including the HOF YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCiqHbWJO26nFzUP-Eu55Q Substack: https://substack.com/@danielebolelliInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyonfire/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyonfirepodcast Bison is some of the healthiest meat you could possibly eat. Get yours at https://dakotapurebison.com/ History on Fire listeners get a discount by using the code HOF10 at checkout. If you'd like to go to Japan for a historical tour with yours truly as a guide, please check out https://geeknationtours.com/tours/signature-battlefield-series-classic-samurai-from-the-gempei-war-to-the-mongol-invasions-2023/And a big thank you to the sponsor for today's episode, Factor, America's #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery Service. Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash historyonfire50 and use code historyonfire50 to get 50% off. That's code historyonfire50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash historyonfire50 to get 50% off!

The Dr. Pat Show - Talk Radio to Thrive By!

An Extensive Look into the Lasting Impact of the American Revolution A generation of founders expressed ideals of liberty, equality, natural and civil rights, and responsible citizenship: ideals that have shaped our history and will shape our future. Jack D. Warren, Jr.

The Dr. Pat Show - Talk Radio to Thrive By!

An Extensive Look into the Lasting Impact of the American Revolution A generation of founders expressed ideals of liberty, equality, natural and civil rights, and responsible citizenship: ideals that have shaped our history and will shape our future. Jack D. Warren, Jr.

New Books Network
Thomas Blake Earle, "The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America" (Cornell UP, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 53:27


In The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America (Cornell University Press, 2023), Dr. Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain. The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new nation, the cod fisheries of the Grand Banks, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence quickly became symbols of American independence in an Atlantic world dominated by Great Britain. The fisheries issue was a near-constant concern in American statecraft that impinged upon everything, from Anglo-American relations, to the operation of American federalism, and even to the nature of the marine environment. Dr. Earle explores the relationship between the fisheries and the state through the Civil War era when closer ties between the United States and Great Britain finally surpassed the contentious interests of the fishing industry on the nation's agenda.  The Liberty to Take Fish is a rich story that moves from the staterooms of Washington and London to the decks of fishing schooners and into the Atlantic itself to understand how ordinary fishermen and the fish they pursued shaped and were, in turn, shaped by those far-off political and economic forces. Earle returns fishing to its once-central place in American history and shows that the nation of the nineteenth century was indeed a maritime one. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in American Studies
Thomas Blake Earle, "The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America" (Cornell UP, 2023)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 53:27


In The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America (Cornell University Press, 2023), Dr. Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain. The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new nation, the cod fisheries of the Grand Banks, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence quickly became symbols of American independence in an Atlantic world dominated by Great Britain. The fisheries issue was a near-constant concern in American statecraft that impinged upon everything, from Anglo-American relations, to the operation of American federalism, and even to the nature of the marine environment. Dr. Earle explores the relationship between the fisheries and the state through the Civil War era when closer ties between the United States and Great Britain finally surpassed the contentious interests of the fishing industry on the nation's agenda.  The Liberty to Take Fish is a rich story that moves from the staterooms of Washington and London to the decks of fishing schooners and into the Atlantic itself to understand how ordinary fishermen and the fish they pursued shaped and were, in turn, shaped by those far-off political and economic forces. Earle returns fishing to its once-central place in American history and shows that the nation of the nineteenth century was indeed a maritime one. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in Diplomatic History
Thomas Blake Earle, "The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America" (Cornell UP, 2023)

New Books in Diplomatic History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 53:27


In The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America (Cornell University Press, 2023), Dr. Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain. The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new nation, the cod fisheries of the Grand Banks, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence quickly became symbols of American independence in an Atlantic world dominated by Great Britain. The fisheries issue was a near-constant concern in American statecraft that impinged upon everything, from Anglo-American relations, to the operation of American federalism, and even to the nature of the marine environment. Dr. Earle explores the relationship between the fisheries and the state through the Civil War era when closer ties between the United States and Great Britain finally surpassed the contentious interests of the fishing industry on the nation's agenda.  The Liberty to Take Fish is a rich story that moves from the staterooms of Washington and London to the decks of fishing schooners and into the Atlantic itself to understand how ordinary fishermen and the fish they pursued shaped and were, in turn, shaped by those far-off political and economic forces. Earle returns fishing to its once-central place in American history and shows that the nation of the nineteenth century was indeed a maritime one. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Economic and Business History
Thomas Blake Earle, "The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America" (Cornell UP, 2023)

New Books in Economic and Business History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 53:27


In The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America (Cornell University Press, 2023), Dr. Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain. The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new nation, the cod fisheries of the Grand Banks, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence quickly became symbols of American independence in an Atlantic world dominated by Great Britain. The fisheries issue was a near-constant concern in American statecraft that impinged upon everything, from Anglo-American relations, to the operation of American federalism, and even to the nature of the marine environment. Dr. Earle explores the relationship between the fisheries and the state through the Civil War era when closer ties between the United States and Great Britain finally surpassed the contentious interests of the fishing industry on the nation's agenda.  The Liberty to Take Fish is a rich story that moves from the staterooms of Washington and London to the decks of fishing schooners and into the Atlantic itself to understand how ordinary fishermen and the fish they pursued shaped and were, in turn, shaped by those far-off political and economic forces. Earle returns fishing to its once-central place in American history and shows that the nation of the nineteenth century was indeed a maritime one. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in British Studies
Thomas Blake Earle, "The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America" (Cornell UP, 2023)

New Books in British Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 53:27


In The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America (Cornell University Press, 2023), Dr. Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain. The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new nation, the cod fisheries of the Grand Banks, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence quickly became symbols of American independence in an Atlantic world dominated by Great Britain. The fisheries issue was a near-constant concern in American statecraft that impinged upon everything, from Anglo-American relations, to the operation of American federalism, and even to the nature of the marine environment. Dr. Earle explores the relationship between the fisheries and the state through the Civil War era when closer ties between the United States and Great Britain finally surpassed the contentious interests of the fishing industry on the nation's agenda.  The Liberty to Take Fish is a rich story that moves from the staterooms of Washington and London to the decks of fishing schooners and into the Atlantic itself to understand how ordinary fishermen and the fish they pursued shaped and were, in turn, shaped by those far-off political and economic forces. Earle returns fishing to its once-central place in American history and shows that the nation of the nineteenth century was indeed a maritime one. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

New Books in History
Thomas Blake Earle, "The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America" (Cornell UP, 2023)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 53:27


In The Liberty to Take Fish: Atlantic Fisheries and Federal Power in Nineteenth-Century America (Cornell University Press, 2023), Dr. Thomas Blake Earle offers an incisive and nuanced history of the long American Revolution, describing how aspirations to political freedom coupled with the economic imperatives of commercial fishing roiled relations between the young United States and powerful Great Britain. The American Revolution left the United States with the "liberty to take fish" from the waters of the North Atlantic. Indispensable to the economic health of the new nation, the cod fisheries of the Grand Banks, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence quickly became symbols of American independence in an Atlantic world dominated by Great Britain. The fisheries issue was a near-constant concern in American statecraft that impinged upon everything, from Anglo-American relations, to the operation of American federalism, and even to the nature of the marine environment. Dr. Earle explores the relationship between the fisheries and the state through the Civil War era when closer ties between the United States and Great Britain finally surpassed the contentious interests of the fishing industry on the nation's agenda.  The Liberty to Take Fish is a rich story that moves from the staterooms of Washington and London to the decks of fishing schooners and into the Atlantic itself to understand how ordinary fishermen and the fish they pursued shaped and were, in turn, shaped by those far-off political and economic forces. Earle returns fishing to its once-central place in American history and shows that the nation of the nineteenth century was indeed a maritime one. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Speaking of Writers
Daniel Dain- A History of Boston

Speaking of Writers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 26:52


Boston is today one of the world's greatest cities, first in higher education, hospitals, life science companies, and sports teams. It was the home of the Great Puritan Migration, the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the first civil rights movement, the abolition movement, and the women's rights movement. But the city that gave us the first use of ether as anesthesia, the telephone, technicolor film, and the mutual fund—the city where Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott founded their world-changing partnership—was also the hub of the anti-immigration movement, the divisive busing era, and decades of self-inflicted decay. Boston has the most important history of any American city. Yet its history has never been given a comprehensive treatment until now. In A History of Boston, Dan Dain takes us from the arrival of First Peoples up to the election of Boston's first woman and person of color as mayor. Along the way he explores the policies and practices that took Boston from its highest heights to its lowest lows and back again, and examines the central role that density, diversity, and good urban design play in the success of cities like Boston.   Daniel Dain was born in Boston and grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. A graduate of Vassar College and University of Michigan Law School, he's spent his professional career as a lawyer in Boston, working with commercial property owners and developers on issues related to their use and development of real estate. Dan writes and lectures widely on land use law and urban planning and is the founder and president of the law firm Dain Torpy, where he chairs the firm's real estate litigation practice. He is the manager of an equity fund that invests in independent local restaurants, a co-founder and treasurer of the Needham Land Trust, and is a board member of the business advocacy groups NAIOP of Massachusetts and A Better City, as well as the Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture. Dan also chairs the arts company White Snake Projects and the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association's Litigation Section. He lives in Needham, Massachusetts with his wife and two kids. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support

Vintage Classic Radio
Sunday Night Playhouse - Rip Van Winkle & Johnny Appleseed

Vintage Classic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 48:43


This week on Vintage Classic Radio, immerse yourself in a nostalgic journey with our "Sunday Night Playhouse," featuring two captivating radio plays: "Rip Van Winkle" and "Johnny Appleseed." Our evening begins with "Rip Van Winkle," originally broadcasted by Family Theater on November 30th, 1949. This radio adaptation of Washington Irving's classic story takes you to the Catskill Mountains, where Rip Van Winkle, a kind but lazy villager, encounters mysterious figures playing ninepins. After sharing a drink with them, Rip falls into a deep sleep. He awakens 20 years later to find his world has changed dramatically; he's missed the American Revolution and must now adjust to a new life with an older appearance and a village that barely recognizes him. The cast features John Smith in the titular role, supported by Mary Johnson, Robert Williams, and Elizabeth Taylor in key roles, bringing depth to this timeless tale. The second part of our double feature is "Johnny Appleseed," narrated by the esteemed Kate Smith for Silver Theater and originally aired on May 14th, 1944. This episode brings to life the story of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, a legendary figure in American folklore. Known for his kindness, generosity, and the apple trees he planted across the American frontier, Johnny Appleseed becomes a symbol of the pioneering spirit. His adventures and his impact on the communities he encounters are beautifully narrated by Kate Smith, adding a warm and engaging dimension to this inspiring story. Don't miss this special double bill on Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse." These enduring stories of transformation and adventure are brought to life through the art of radio drama, offering an evening of entertainment that echoes the charm and spirit of a bygone era. Join us for a memorable night of storytelling and relive the magic of these timeless classics on Vintage Classic Radio.

The Missing Chapter: History's Forgotten Stories

George Washington, Martha Washington, General Philip Schuyler, Lafayette, Benjamin Rush…what do these people have in common?  Well, quite a bit, but the known similarities isn't what our focus is on this podcast.  We harness the unknown.  Well, in this episode of the Missing Chapter, let's do just that.  We're going to look at how these individuals faired during the American Revolution, some better than others of course, but one individual is credited by many historians for being the best surgeon, American or British, in the Revolution altogether.  This man has a great story, with incredible ties to our local communities in Central New York.  Find out more about this unknown historical figure on this episode of the Missing Chapter. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Missing Chapter Podcast website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information, previous episodes, and professional development opportunities. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to send us a voice message of your name, where you're from, what your favorite MC story is and be featured on an upcoming episode! Don't forget to click subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themissingchapter/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themissingchapter/support

Off-Farm Income
OFI 1898: Little Known Stories Of Patriotism And Revolutionary War | Jim Griffith & Jim Maples | Revolutionary War Rarities Podcast

Off-Farm Income

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 49:39


Jim Griffith and Jim Maples are the creators and hosts of the Revolutionary War Rarities Podcast - the official podcast of the National Society Of The Sons Of The American Revolution.  I recently discovered this show and was immediately drawn to it because of my love for Revolutionary War History as well as my membership in the Sons Of The American Revolution.   I kept coming back and listening to the podcast because it is so interesting and entertaining.  Jim and Jim do a great job coming up with stories, putting together the episodes and then presenting them.  They are a really good broadcasting team, and their voices are already synonymous with the American Revolution for me.   On today's episode I get to speak with them both, talks about the origins of this show and where it is going.  We will even touch on some interesting facts about the Revolutionary War as talk a little bit about agriculture and farming was used as a tactic to defeat the British!  

We the People
Native Peoples and Redefining U.S. History

We the People

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 57:23


Historians Ned Blackhawk and Brenda Child join for a conversation on Blackhawk's national bestseller, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, which just won the National Book Award. They explore five centuries of U.S. history to shed light on the central role Indigenous peoples have played in shaping our nation's narrative. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. This program was streamed live on November 1, 2023.  Resources:   Ned Blackhawk, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History    Brenda Child, Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Experiences, 1879-2000  Brenda Child, Boarding School Seasons: American Indian Families, 1900-1940  Claudio Saunt, Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory  Jeffrey Ostler, Surviving Genocide: Native Nations and the United States from the American Revolution to Bleeding Kansas  Eric Foner, The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution  Ned Blackhawk, Violence over the Land: Indians and Empires in the early American West  Brenda Child, Holding Our World Together: Ojibwe Women and the Survival of Community  Brenda Child, My Grandfather's Knocking Sticks: Ojibwe Family Life and Labor on the Reservation  Brenda Child and Brian Klopotek, Indian Subjects: Hemispheric Perspectives on the History of Indigenous Education  Michael Witgen, Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion, and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America    Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.  Continue today's conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr.   Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly.   You can find transcripts for each episode on the podcast pages in our Media Library. 

Off-Farm Income
OFI 1897: How Did The American Revolution Affect Farmers? | 4th Of July 2018 | Re-Cap Episode

Off-Farm Income

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 12:03


On tomorrow's Ag Business Episode I am thrilled to be profiling a very entertaining, informative and patriotic podcast called Revolutionary War Rarities.  Yes, this is one of those opportunities in which I get to use my platform to share information that is personally important to me. So, for today's re-cap episode I am going back to an episode that I originally released on the 4th of July in 2018 talking about how the Revolutionary War impacted farmers.  It is just another example of how agrarian our country was at the time of the Revolution as well as another example of the sacrifices our patriot ancestors made for the cause of freedom.  

Take On the World
Episode 110 Unveiling History: Crispus Attucks - The First Martyr of the Revolutionary War

Take On the World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 50:14


Join us on TOTW Podcast as we delve into the remarkable life and pivotal role of Crispus Attucks, a pivotal figure in American history. Known as the first casualty of the American Revolution, Attucks' story is often overshadowed despite his significant impact. Through in-depth analysis and historical insights, our hosts shed light on Attucks' bravery, the circumstances surrounding the Boston Massacre, and the enduring legacy of this courageous figure. Discover the untold chapters of history and the profound influence of a man whose actions resonated far beyond his time. Don't miss this compelling episode as we honor and explore the legacy of Crispus Attucks. #CrispusAttucks #AmericanHistory #RevolutionaryWar #BostonMassacre #TOTWPodcast #FirstMartyr #HistoricalInsights #UntoldHistory #Bravery #LegacyDiscovery #podcastepisodes Is there a topic you would like us to cover? Let us know. Drop us a line and tell us all about it at takeontheworld411@gmail.com. We will take on almost any topic with Our Take On the World! Check out Copper Johns Beard Company Use this link for 10% off your order - https://lddy.no/1g3nb - Or input code TOTW10! Awesome Beard Care Products. Visit for links to all of our socials. https://linktr.ee/totwpod We are a proud part of the Deluxe Edition Network .... Check out The Other Great Shows on our network at http://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.com #TakeOnTheWorld#TheDen#PodcastRecomendation On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4v6bFimpr1SSNg7xmvjBSt YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oGE5LyUQHSnK1Bt5p_k2g or Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-1178413 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeontheworld/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeontheworld/support

Wired For Impact
Is it Time for a Revolution? with Colonel Joe Adams

Wired For Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 63:50


Former Marine Colonel Joe Adams worked for over three decades as a contract operative for various government agencies, including CIA, DEA, and FBI. He has 12 years of experience protecting America's southern border, including becoming the founder of Project Bluelight. This anti-terrorist intelligence operation has helped apprehend over 10,000 illegal persons from entering the US. In 2021 Colonel Adams founded the Washington Guard, a civilian militia, in Washington, Missouri. Their mission is to preserve life, liberty, and property by supporting first responders and law enforcement in times of natural disasters or civil unrest.Show Notes:What if you were told that the Russian-Ukraine war, the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and U.S. Border problems are part of a much larger global conflict? Do you know how to protect yourself and your community from mass immigration, the encroaching cartel, and government manipulation? Today I welcome Colonel Joe Adams back to the podcast. Colonel Adams shares his intel about China, Israel, Iran, North Korea, and more. He shares how a local militia can benefit your community and how people must be prepared to defend themselves when shit hits the fan. Listen to this episode now and decide if you need to prepare for a possible upcoming revolution.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:The Larger Global Conflict That Is ComingGovernment Manipulation and Mass ImmigrationThe Cartel in America and U.S. Border Problems Find More of Colonel Joe Adams Here:https://thewashingtonguard.com Full Episode Timestamps:0:00:13 Col. Joe Adams' Take On Current Events and Global Connections0:07:34 Who Are The Players of This Larger Global Conflict And What Are Their Goals?0:12:30 Government Manipulation and The Problems with Mass Immigration0:17:10 The Difference Between An Upcoming Civil War vs. Revolution?0:22:40 Why Donald Trump Won't Be President Again0:25:18 Strategic Dismantling of the U.S. Army and Government0:31:35 The Cartel Is Taking Over Communities Soft on Homeless People0:37:29 Issues At the U.S. Border0:44:42 How Can People Prepare? What Skills Should They Learn?0:50:06 How Long Do We Have Before Shit Hits The Fan?

The U.S. Navy History Podcast
The American Revolution Part 6

The U.S. Navy History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 50:48


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Sideline Sanity with Michele Tafoya
Thank you, Randi Weingarten

Sideline Sanity with Michele Tafoya

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 26:04


Union boss Randi Weingarten, who heads the American Federation of Teachers, is one of the most partisan, radical, politically driven people in public life.  She failed kids during the pandemic, she doesn't have her facts straight on which branch of government controls the money, and she even misrepresented the American Revolution.  She claims to “love” our kids.  Her results say otherwise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WallBuilders Live! with David Barton & Rick Green
Building On The American Heritage Series - Politics in the Pulpit

WallBuilders Live! with David Barton & Rick Green

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 26:59


Are you ready to challenge conventional narratives of American history? We're shaking historical foundations by illuminating the significant role pastors held during the American Revolution. Their influence was so profound, it guided key players like John Adams and even echoed in British records. We spotlight heroes like Reverend John Wise who boldly advocated for freedom before the Declaration of Independence was even drafted. From their pulpits, these brave preachers stirred the spirit of revolution and guided government officials on matters of morality.We're exploring the intriguing relationship between pastors, government, and politics. Our analysis of Romans 13 and Hebrews 11 leads us to uncanny similarities. From ancient biblical figures like Samuel and David to Jesus, we highlight teachings on issues that are surprisingly political in nature. Join us as we push boundaries, investigating the responsibilities and roles of pastors in matters of state and society.But we're not staying in the past. We're delving into present-day issues - faith, government restrictions, and the role of the church in contemporary society. We're demystifying myths surrounding pastors being forced into silence by IRS tax code and discussing the constitutional protections they can enjoy. And to wrap things up, we reinforce the significance of faith as the cornerstone of our lives and society, with the Bible as our ultimate guidebook. It's time to reclaim our history, understand our present, and shape our future.Support the show

The Daily Sun-Up
Super Computing Conference comes to Denver (again!); Denver's Daughters of the American Revolution

The Daily Sun-Up

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 19:56


Today – Sun business and tech reporter Tamara Chuang checks in from the Super Computing Conference and why it's in Denver for the fourth time in the past 10 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Path to Liberty
John Dickinson: A “Great Worthy of the Revolution”

Path to Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 42:47


A name almost totally forgotten today, John Dickinson was famous - known as “The Penman of the American Revolution.” A true Lockean in support of liberty, life and property - he helped lead the opposition to the Stamp Act, the Declaratory Act, the Townshend Acts - and much more. The post John Dickinson: A “Great Worthy of the Revolution” first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Path to Liberty
Jefferson: Top-5 Principles from the Kentucky Resolutions of 1798

Path to Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 16:06


Nov 10, 1798 - Thomas Jefferson's Kentucky Resolutions were passed by the General Assembly. Learn 5 core Jeffersonian principles about the nature of the Constitution - rooted in the principles of the American Revolution. The post Jefferson: Top-5 Principles from the Kentucky Resolutions of 1798 first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Live at America's Town Hall
Native Peoples and Redefining U.S. History

Live at America's Town Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 58:03


Historians Ned Blackhawk and Brenda Child join for a conversation on Blackhawk's national bestseller, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History—a sweeping retelling of American history. They explore five centuries of U.S. history to shed light on the central role Indigenous peoples have played in shaping our nation's narrative. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Additional Resources Ned Blackhawk, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History The Declaration of Independence Pontiac's War Brenda Child, Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Experiences, 1879-2000 Brenda Child, Boarding School Seasons: American Indian Families, 1900-1940 Claudio Saunt, Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory Jeffrey Ostler, Surviving Genocide: Native Nations and the United States from the American Revolution to Bleeding Kansas Articles of Confederation Naturalization Act 1790 Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) Eric Foner, The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution Ned Blackhawk, Violence over the Land: Indians and Empires in the early American West Brenda Child, Holding Our World Together: Ojibwe Women and the Survival of Community Brenda Child, My Grandfather's Knocking Sticks: Ojibwe Family Life and Labor on the Reservation Brenda Child and Brian Klopotek, Indian Subjects: Hemispheric Perspectives on the History of Indigenous Education Michael Witgen, Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion, and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America Stay Connected and Learn More Continue the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly. Please subscribe to Live at the National Constitution Center and our companion podcast We the People on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Preconceived
218. America The Great

Preconceived

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 45:59


We often hear American politicians recite lines like, ‘The United States is the greatest country in the world'. Especially when it comes to US presidential elections, the notion that the United States is somehow different than the rest of the world is on full display. There's an idea of American exceptionalism that persists, the thought that the United States is a fundamentally unique and special country, based on ethical pillars that are rare to find in other countries. So how did this idea originate, and is there indeed truth in it? Renowned historian Andrew O'Shaugnessy joins the podcast. Learn more about Andrew O'Shaughnessy here: https://www.andrewjoshaughnessy.com/homeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5432816/advertisement

The History of the Americans
Sidebar: Salina Baker on the Life of General Nathanael Greene

The History of the Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 51:52


Salina Baker lives in Austin - my town - and has just published “The Line of Splendor,”  a biographical novel of the life of General Nathanael Greene, regarded by most historians as George Washington's most important lieutenant. We talk about Greene's life, his famous Southern Campaign in 1781 in which he and his men drove the British out of the Carolinas and Georgia while losing most of the battles they actually fought, his stint as Washington's quartermaster general and his talent for logistics, his friendship with fellow boy-wonder Henry Knox, and what might have been had Greene not died shortly after the end of the war. Buy her novel through the link below! Also, if you are going to be in Denver on November 12, let me know if you can make the meet-up we'll do late that afternoon, probably at or new the Brown Palace Hotel. Subscribe by email X (Twitter): @TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook: The History of the Americans Podcast Salina B. Baker, The Line of Splendor: A Novel of Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution

The Crossway Podcast
Audiobook Preview: 'Remaking the World' (Andrew Wilson)

The Crossway Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 29:55


Today, we are pleased to offer you the first chapter of Andrew Wilson's book 'Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West'. In 'Remaking the World', Andrew Wilson highlights 7 major developments from the year 1776—globalization, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Enrichment, the American Revolution, the rise of post-Christianity, and the dawn of Romanticism—and explains their relevance to social changes happening today. Carefully examining key documents and historical figures, Wilson demonstrates how a monumental number of political, philosophical, economic, and industrial changes in the year of America's founding shaped the modern West into a “WEIRDER” society: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic, Ex-Christian, and Romantic. This thoroughly researched yet accessible book offers a unique historical perspective on modern views of family, government, religion, and morality—giving Christians the historical lens they need to understand today's post-Christian trends and respond accordingly. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Newt's World
Episode 624: Killing the Witches

Newt's World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 33:29 Transcription Available


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