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In this week's America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano explores story of Luis de Unzaga, the Spanish Governor of Louisiana who played a quiet yet powerful role in America's fight for independence and may have been the first to coin the name “United States of America.” His use of this term, as opposed to the 13 colonies, signified a bold assertion of unity, sovereignty, and nationhood. It was a declaration that these were no longer fragmented colonies under British rule, but a single, self-governing nation determined to shape its own destiny. While not American, Unzaga acted as a crucial patriot to the cause, helping legitimize the birth of a nation on the world stage. Discover how this overlooked Spanish governor helped shape America's name and destiny. Episode Highlights: Luis de Unzaga's vital covert support for the Patriot cause, including early arms shipments and financial aid. Compelling evidence suggests Unzaga was one of the first officials to use the term "Estados Unidos Americanos" (United States of America), potentially influencing its adoption by George Washington and the Founding Fathers. Why foreign allies like Unzaga mattered just as much as battlefield victories in securing American independence.  

“May GOD thy gold REFINETill ALL SUCCESS BE NOBLENESS,And EVERY GAIN DIVINE.”America the BeautifulHOW IMPORTANT IS A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT, AND HOW JOSHUA USED IT, TO CONQUER THE LAND OF ISRAEL, TO OUR AMERICAN MILITARY OF TODAY?WE WILL TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT HOW IT CAN VASTLY STRENGTHEN OUR MILITARY. DOES OUR AMERICAN MILITARY BELIEVE THE FOLLOWING VERSE ANY LONGER?Proverbs 21: [31] The horse(CALVARY-F-47) is PREPARED AGAINSTthe DAY of battle: but SAFETY is of the LORD.SEE HOW JOSHUA, KING DAVID, KING HEZEKIAH, GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON, AND ABRAHAM LINCOLN BELIEVED THIS VERSE IN THIS MESSAGE BY THEIR ACTIONS. ABRAHAM LINCOLN:“Whereas it is the DUTY of NATIONSas well as of MENto OWN their “DEPENDANCE”UPON the OVERRULING POWER of GOD, to CONFESS their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with ASSURED HOPE that GENUINE REPENTANCE will LEAD to MERCY and PARDON, and to RECOGNIZEthe SUBLIME TRUTH, ANNOUNCEDin the Holy Scriptures and PROVENby all history, that THOSE NATIONS“ONLY”are BLESSED whose God is the Lord;And, insomuch as WE KNOWthat by HISDIVINE LAWNATIONS, like individuals, are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world, may we not JUSTLY FEARthat the awful calamity of civil war which now desolates the land MAY BEbut a PUNISHMENTinflicted upon us forour presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our NATIONAL REFORMATIONas a whole people?GEORGE WASHINGTON:WHEN ENCAMPED AT VALLEY FORGE IN WINTER OF 1177-1778 GENERAL WASHINGTON, AMIDST MUCH HARDSHIP ASK HIS ARMY CHAPLAINS TO DO THE FOLLOWING:“Tomorrow being the day set apart by the honorable Congress for public thanksgiving and praise, and duty calling us all devoutly to express our grateful acknowledgments to God for the manifold blessings he has granted us, the General directs that the army remain in its present quarters, and that the chaplains perform divine service with their several regiments and brigades; and earnestly exhorts all officers and soldiers, whose absence is not indispensably necessary, to attend with reverence the solemnities of the day.AFTER THE FINAL VICTORIOUS BATTLE AT YORKTOWN IN 1781 GEORGE WASHINGTON, COMMANDED:“Divine service is to be performed tomorrow in the several brigades and divisions. The Commander-in-chief earnestly recommends that the troops not on duty should universally attend, with that seriousness of deportment and gratitude of heart, which the recognition of such reiterated and astonishing interpositions of Providence demand of us. IN THIS MESSAGE WE DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT IN JOSHUA'S GREAT MILITARY VICTORIES IN TAKING OVER 7 NATIONS IN THE LAND CANNAN WHICH WOULD BECOME ISRAEL. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE 10 COMMANDMENTS AT THE TIME OF JOSHUA?WHO IS THE LORD OF HOSTS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT?WE WILL UNPACK THIS VERSE:[16] O (1)LORD of hosts, (2)God of Israel, that (3)dwellest between the cherubims, (4)thou art the God, even (5)thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth. KING DAVID SHOULD BE THE EXAMPLE TO OUR AMERICAN MILITARY: WHAT WAS HIS MOTIVATION IN SLEWING GOLIATH?LET US FIND OUT:1 Sam. 37: [47] And all this assembly SHALL KNOW that the LORD SAVETH NOT with SWORD and SPEAR: for the battle is the LORD's, and HE will GIVE YOU into our hands.[46] This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that ALL the EARTHMAY KNOW that there is a God in Israel.

Dr. Alexander Burns joined Rep. Crenshaw for a fascinating conversation about the evolution of 18th century warfare, General Washington's battlefield tactics, the age-old conflict between officers and common soldiers, and the beginning of the American military.   Dr. Alexander Burns is an Assistant Professor of History at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he specializes in 18th century conflict in North America and Europe. He is the author of Infantry in Battle, 1733-1783. Follow him on X at @KKriegeBlog.   Grade inflation and student entitlement in higher education   How to research like a military historian   What we learn from letters of the common British soldier   The conflict between officers and enlisted men over battlefield tactics   Was there an honor code against killing officers?   What Paul Revere really said   How the British soldiers viewed the American rebels   How the Continental Army began   Beginning of the Continental Congress   General Washington's battlefield tactics   Guerrilla warfare   The role of cavalry in revolutionary combat   The American long rifle   How many Americans actually wanted independence?   The turning point of the Revolutionary War   The French Army comes to America   How the American military professionalized   The War of 1812   America invades Canada   How close did General Washington get to the battlefront?   Can we derive lessons from the Revolutionary War for modern warfare?

After a stint in the Navy and forty years teaching history, Larry Kidder was curios about the lives of ordinary people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.  He could not find a good book on the subject, so he started writing , and how he has told stories of the Revolution from the vantage point of New Jersey's militia. On Christmas Eve he joins us to share the epic story of General Washington crossing the Delaware, and  introduces us to the Revolutionary World of Jacob Francis, a Free Black man from New Jersey who, as a "Massachusetts" soldier, participated inn the crossing.  Larry Kidder tells us of Jacob Francis and other stories from New Jersey in the Revolution's ten crucial days--from the Delaware crossing to the Battle of Princeton. Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

Episode 167: Guests:  General Washington; Benedict ArnoldQ&A - Correcting the mistakes of an alcoholic - The fight for honor - Personality of a leader - The man who runs toward the gunfire - The militia is ready for the fight - General Orders - Washington's standard of military conduct - The march through hell and back - Freezing and starving straight into combat - ________________Support the show

Episode 166:  Guests:  John Hancock, General Washington, General SchuylerQ&A At Start - Letters Start @28min - Congress Orders the attack - Neutral Canada - Two lines of attack - Some of them wont make it out alive - Not (m)any mighty or noble - _______________Support the show

Discover when the first report of Charleston's fall officially made its way to Philadelphia. Find out if any resentment behind Charleston's falling weighed heavily within Congress's hallways. Learn whom replaced General Lincoln as new Southern Department Commander. Learn if General Lincoln requested a formal hearing in the aftermath of Charleston's falling. Determine if General Lincoln was granted parole status following Charleston's Surrender. Discover what takes place between September-November 1780 involving Lincoln and William Phillips, a British Officer. Determine if there was a presence of French Forces stationed up north prior to 1780 ending. Get a timeline of where General Lincoln gets sent between March-July 1781. Discover which French Officer was most influential in persuading Generals Washington & Rochambeau to look elsewhere per launching an attack by land and sea against the British. Get an in depth analysis report behind why General Washington sought secrecy for intended destination. Learn exactly when the official siege operation began including its final ramifications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover where Charleston, South Carolina ranked per population size during American Revolutionary War. Understand why Charleston was so important both economically and politically. Learn where General Lincoln stood faith wise regarding militia following their defeat at Savannah. Understand why many in Congress were displeased by South Carolina's lack of leadership from within. Get a timeline of what took place between late 1779 into early 1780 including British Advancements into South Carolina's Mainland. Learn what Congress enacted come Spring 1779 involving South Carolina & Georgia. Determine how South Carolina's Legislators responded following Congress's resolution passage. Find out which Continental Naval Commander arrived into Charleston come December 23, 1779. Learn if General Lincoln dealt with any uncertainty involving naval situation within Charleston as well as writing letters to officers like General Washington. Discover what movements per British Forces under General Sir Henry Clinton and General Charles Cornwallis took place between March 22-29. Understand how one can best define what a siege itself entails. Get an in depth analysis behind everything General Lincoln had performed from a security standpoint regarding Charleston's defenses prior to late March 1780. Learn what Continental Forces got dealt with involving Charleston's greater defenses come March 20, 1780. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"As I hit the ball, every muscle in my system, every sense I had, told me that I had never hit a better one . . . I didn't have to look. But I did. That ball . . . hit . . . exactly the spot I had pointed to." This is the story of the most American sport: baseball.  Americans have been playing ball for a good long while now—even General Washington enjoyed an occasional game of catch—but baseball as we know it only emerged around the 1850s. That's also about the time when people started forming leagues: the National League, the American League, the Federal League, yada yada, you get the picture. There are quite a few, and they're mostly the same, except for the Negro League, headed by Andrew “Rube” Foster (pitcher and president extraordinaire). Professional baseball remains segregated until Jackie Robinson breaks the color line in the late 1940s. But let's not get ahead of ourselves!  Baseball evolves from its colonial beginnings to become an entertainment staple by the early twentieth century. In the 1920s, the good name of the game has just been sullied by the 1919 World Series scandal, but baseball's popularity hasn't taken a serious hit. This era boasts a panoply of players, and people can't seem to stay away from the stands. You see, George Herman "Babe" Ruth has just been traded to the New York Yankees, and he's always playing to win. ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of the Airwave Media Network.  Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Determine exactly how soon Second Continental Congress first convened following battles of Lexington & Concord, Massachusetts from April 19, 1775. Learn what courses of action are taken by Second Continental Congress between June 14-15, 1775. Discover what particular duties Benjamin Lincoln would've been fulfilling come late summer 1775. Understand significance behind March 17, 1776 involving Boston, Massachusetts. Learn what got bestowed upon Benjamin Lincoln between late August and into early September 1776. Get an analysis behind the advantages and disadvantages facing colonial militias. Learn how New England Militia System operated. Understand why army commanders felt the way they did about militiamen beliefs. Go behind the scenes and learn how General Washington went before Congress and advocated on Lincoln's behalf regarding promotion advancement. Learn what factors Washington himself was looking for when nominating officers. Discover what specific action the Continental Congress performed on February 14, 1777. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bill Mick Live, Historian Dave Bowman takes us back to September 3, 1777, to explore the pivotal Battle of Cooch's Bridge during the American Revolutionary War. Known as the only Revolutionary War engagement fought on Delaware soil, this skirmish played a crucial role in the Philadelphia Campaign. Dave dives into the strategic importance of this small yet significant battle, where American forces, despite being outnumbered and outgunned, managed to delay British troops long enough to give General Washington time to prepare his defenses. Join Bill and Dave as they discuss the gritty details of the battle, including the first documented instance of the American flag being flown in combat. Discover how this lesser-known encounter helped shape the course of the war and what it reveals about the resilience and determination of the Continental Army. Tune in for an insightful and engaging historical discussion that brings the past to life with Dave's unique blend of knowledge and storytelling.

In early 1783, all Americans await the arrival of an expected peace treaty. The Continental Officers, afraid that they will be sent home without any pay and their promised pensions, organize to challenge Congress. General Washington manages to talk down his officers and save the country from a military coup. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Swords in Their Hands: George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy, by Dave Richards. Online Recommendation of the Week:  THE LAST OFFICIAL ADDRESS, OF HIS EXCELLENCY General WASHINGTON, TO THE Legislatures of the United States https://ota.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/repository/xmlui/bitstream/handle/20.500.12024/N14414/N14414.html Join American Revolution Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmRevPodcast Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy  ARP T-shirts and other merch: http://tee.pub/lic/AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 4th, we celebrate American Independence. But, as Ben argues in his new intro to this episode, the real gift of the founding generation was more than that: it's the inheritance of the revolution.   George Washington is one of the most revered figures in American history. As Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Washington led his troops to one of the most unlikely and world-shaking victories in modern history, and his selection as President of both the Constitutional Convention and the new government designed that summer in Philadelphia, demonstrate the unmatched faith that the founders had in General Washington. Today, however, we tend to remember Washington more for the jobs he held than for the personal qualities that made him a remarkable member of the founding generation, but the wisdom left to us by our first President in his farewell address is perhaps more relevant today than ever before. In this episode of The Road to Now we explain why in our discussion with Daily Beast editor-in-chief John Avlon about his book Washington's Farewell: The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations.    Our conversation with John Avlon originally aired as RTN #48 which originally aired on March 13, 2017. This episode includes an updated intro reflecting on the American Revolution by Ben Sawyer, recorded July 1, 2024. This episode was edited by Ben Sawyer.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Discover the profound impact of the Marquis de Lafayette on the American Revolution and his enduring friendship with General Washington. From his arrival in South Carolina in 1777 to his heartfelt return to America in 1824, Lafayette's legacy is rich with acts of bravery and camaraderie. Through stories like the one at Valley Forge, we see his timeless dedication to liberty and comradeship.

At this point, in late 1861, the war is not going well for the Union.  The early battles of the Civil War were mostly Union defeats, or at least draws where the Rebel army got away.  There were not any definitive victories, that's for sure.  And because of that, the Confederacy still existed.  It was sort of like the American strategy during the Revolutionary war - as long as General Washington and the Continental Army still existed, the British hadn't won.  Similarly, as long as the Confederacy still existed, the Union had not won.  And this gave hope to the Confederates, and frustrated the people of the Union.  Website:  shortwalkthroughhistory.comemail:  shortwalkthroughhistory@gmail.com

On this episode of Our American Stories, during the Revolutionary War, Esther Reed decided the Patriot troops needed a morale boost. Reed, along with other Patriot Women, began a campaign to raise money for the cause. When she brought her idea to General Washington, he had another idea. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Long Island-born, Yale-educated Benjamin Tallmadge seized his moment to shine in the American Revolution. Whether fighting the British on horseback with the 2nd Continental Dragoons or uncovering their secrets through his agents in the Culper Spy Ring, Tallmadge kept up a hectic pace. You can also throw in maritime battles on the Long Island Sound and daring raids behind enemy lines. Historian Richard Welch documented Tallmadge's eventful life in his 2014 book General Washington's Commando: Benjamin Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War. On today's episode he explains the significance of this important figure in Long Island and American history. He also helps illustrate the nature of British activity in the New York region, the documentary trail he followed, and what questions were left unanswered. Further Research General Washington's Commando: Benjamin Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War by Richard Welch (find in a library via WorldCat) Memoir of Col. Benjamin Tallmadge (Google Books) The Battle of Brooklyn/Long Island (American Battlefield Trust) The Death of John André (William Clements library) Audio Footnotes All episodes on the American Revolution

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Discover a national park where spies once trained, a brewery with a spy theme and Turkish simit, all within a short drive of Washington, D.C. in Prince William County in Virginia. Explore the intriguing history of Prince William Forest Park with Ranger Brendan Bonner, including its role in military intelligence operations during WWII. Journey along the trails where General Washington and his troops marched during the American Revolution along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. Head to spy-themed Eavesdrop Brewery in Manassas, Virginia, where entrepreneur Sam Madden shares the brewery's unique story and diverse beer offerings during Darley's 10am beer tasting. Have a Turkish meal in Manassas complete with simit, Turkish bagels, with Serhat Yildizci at My Cravingz, a family-owned bakery and restaurant.  Experience a delightful blend of history, culture, and craft beer as PBS TV host Darley Newman joins locals to uncover the hidden treasures of Prince William County in Northern Virginia

The reason war colleges the world over still study General George Washington. The criminal ruling against Trump over the weekend. The communist fulfilling their campaign promises and successfully going after and taking down their political enemies. They are coming for you; get out and fight smart. What's the whole point of NATO?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reason war colleges the world over still study General George Washington. The criminal ruling against Trump over the weekend. The communist fulfilling their campaign promises and successfully going after and taking down their political enemies. They are coming for you; get out and fight smart. What's the whole point of NATO?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of the American Revolution is peppered with the stories of women who perform acts of heroism in service to the cause of Liberty. Women such as Mary Ludwig Hays, Margaret Corbin & Deborah Sampson are among the many heralded for their service. Many more women served as information gatherers for General Washington, and today, Aly Riley, auther of "She Spies; Women of the Revolution" will join us to discuss the role of women in the spy rings of General Washington.

Learn whom General Washington promoted to Lieutenant Colonel after army's arrival into New York come early August 1776. Get to know what's essential about the man whom Washington appointed as Lieutenant Colonel. Learn what was asked of this officer to proceed in from an operations standpoint by General Washington. Find out if Nathan became part of an elite military group. Understand why it was so essential for the Lieutenant Colonel to find a committed soldier whom had what it took to go behind enemy lines. Learn what General Washington had relied upon heavily for intelligence gathering prior to & after New York Battle Campaign began. Discover if Nathan Hale faced any internal issues after New York Campaign began. Identify exactly in New York the whereabouts of where the secret mission would take place. Determine what the overall mood of comrades from within was like once Nathan came forward and announced he would fulfill spy mission at stake. Get an understanding behind troop numbers within both armies by September 1776. Explore timeline of what took place between September 15-16, 1776 involving Continental Army & Nathan's departure into enemy territory. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/support

Discover what course of action General Washington pursued come October 1775 regarding well being for his troops. Determine if Continental Troop Forces were stationed nearby from where their British Counterparts had encamped. Learn whether Washington & officers from within inner circle were left to wonder if an American Army would remain intact come January 1, 1776. Discover if Nathan Hale's regiment came under surprise enemy attack. Find out if overall numbers behind Continental Army disbanding were high prior to 1775 ending. Determine how Washington sought to persuade his troops into staying until end of December 1775. Understand what February, March, & April 1776 have in common. Get an in depth analysis behind what transpired on March 17, 1776. Get to know Charles Lee including the task he was given come early January 1776. Understand importance behind new theme embedded given Independence Movement shifting course. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/support

Welcome to 'Another Great Day' - your go-to podcast for a mix of history, humor, and heartwarming moments. Hosted by Aaron and Chris, with special guest Ben Mayer, we bring you a unique blend of bad movie descriptions, fascinating historical tidbits, and our beloved 'Word of Wisdom' segment. Our episode on December 4th, 2023, features an imaginative retelling of a young man's friendship with a blue fellow, a commemoration of General Washington's touching farewell, and a dog's loyalty in a Christmas classic. We dive into Proverbs for some timely wisdom and ponder over what a Christmas robot would do in our homes. Whether you're in for a laugh, a lesson, or just some light-hearted banter, 'Another Great Day' has something for everyone. So tune in, rate us, share the fun, and remember – every day is a chance to make it another great day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anothergreatday/message

General Washington and General Rochambeau meet in Wethersfield in May 1781 to discuss campaign goals for the fighting season. Washington insists on taking back New York City. The two armies meet just north of Manhattan in July to evaluate British defenses and see if an attack has any chance of success. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Victory at Yorktown: The Campaign That Won the Revolution, by Richard Ketchum Online Recommendation of the Week: VIDEO: Grand Reconnaissance Event by Revolutionary Westchester 250: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R-DwR69INo Join American Revolution Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmRevPodcast Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy  ARP T-shirts and other merch: http://tee.pub/lic/AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I cover issues pertaining to Militia;  Also, letters and orders on a national day of prayer;  Support the show

Just days after British troops captured New York City from General Washington and his army in September 1776, fire broke out, destroying a fifth of the city. The British blamed rebels who had remained hidden in Manhattan, but Washington, who had been ordered by Congress to leave the city standing on his retreat, never claimed responsibility, though he complained that the blaze hadn't caused more destruction. So who did start the fire and why? Joining me this week to discuss the New York fire and the question of who started it is Dr. Benjamin Carp, Professor and Daniel M. Lyons Chair of History at Brooklyn College, and author of The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution.  Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The poetry is from selections of “Conflagration: A Poem,” Printed in New York from High Gaine in 1780 and performed by Theodore Weflen-Pollock. The episode image is "Representation du Feu terrible a Nouvelle Yorck," The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library; the image is in the public domain.  Additional Sources: “Timeline: The American Revolution,” The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. “The American Revolution: A timeline of George Washington's military and political career during the American Revolution, 1774-1783,” George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. “The Burning of Charlestown: Only Two Spoons Remained for Relief Ellery,” by Massachusetts Historical Society, Charlestown Patriot Bridge, June 17, 2020. "The Burning of Falmouth, 1775: A Case Study in British Imperial Pacification," by Donald A. Yerxa, Maine History 14, 3 (1975): 119-161. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistoryjournal/vol14/ iss3/3  “New York City's Forgotten Past,” by Erik Peter Axelson, HistoryNet, December 9, 2019. “Did George Washington Order Rebels to Burn New York City in 1776?” by Erik Ofgang, Smithsonian Magazine, May 11, 2023. “From George Washington to Lund Washington, 6 October 1776,” Founders Online, National Archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss some additional letters about General Washington and the other men being sent to the relief of Boston.  Support the show

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In this episode we get some of the early reactions of Lexington and Concord from General Washington, John Adams, and Dr. Franklin.  Support the show

On this episode of Our American Stories, through General Washington, and with the aid of devoted patriots, American independence would be realized as an effectual fact. Bill McClay tells the story.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the year 1780, South Carolina was in the grip of violence and turmoil. On December 3, 1780, General Nathanael Greene assumed command of the southern department from General Horatio Gates. Gates, the hero of Saratoga, had struggled in the Carolinas most notably at the disastrous battle of Camden. The Continental Congress relented to General Washington's preferred commander: Nathanael Greene. Thus, Greene left his post at West Point and traveled south. General Greene had a series of challenging decisions in front of him. How was he going to rebuild a nearly destroyed army? How was he going to recruit and train his forces to eventually challenge General Cornwallis? The task ahead of him was daunting. In the face of overwhelming odds, he made a militarily unorthodox decision: He split his army in half. In command of the other half of his army was General Daniel Morgan, a brawler from the Virginia backcountry. Morgan was a veteran of the French and Indian War. He was captured and held as a POW after the failed invasion of Quebec. He later distinguished himself as one of the heroes of the Saratoga campaign. In January 1781, Morgan was also faced with improbable odds. As he commanded General Greene's “flying army”, Cornwallis sent Lt. Col. “Bloody Ban” Tarleton to pursue Morgan. On January 17, 1781, General Morgan made a stand in a local cow pasture in northwest South Carolina. We know this location as Cowpens. It was here that Morgan achieved one of the most tactically brilliant victories in American military history. We know Morgan as the “Old Wagoner”, but he could just as easily be called the American Hannibal. Check out part three of the series and learn more about what happened at the Battle of Cowpens! HELP SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, subscribe in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or Audible. Support the show with written reviews, share on social media, and through word of mouth. Visit the website. E-mail: tim@professionalmilitaryeducation.com  Check out our Tours: Alexandria History Tours provides guided tours of Old Town Alexandria with a focus on George Washington, the Revolutionary, and the Civil War. Use promo code “PMECOMPLETE” for a 10% discount.   Further Reading:  A Devil of a Whipping  William Washington, American Light Dragoon: A Continental Cavalry Leader in the War of Independence The Road to Guilford Courthouse Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life Kings Mountain and Cowpens Nathanael Greene: A Biography of the American Revolution South Carolina and the American Revolution To the End of the World: Nathanael Greene, Charles Cornwallis, and the Race to the Dan

General Jason Q. Bohm (Maj. Gen., USMC) is the author of a recently published book entitled Washington's Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777. In this interview, we discuss why and how the Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775. General Bohm explains that General Washington did not initially support the Marines. However, the Marines played a pivotal role during the “Ten Crucial Days.” This was the period from December 25, 1776, through January 3, 1777. It included key battles at Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton. The Marines' heroic actions and fighting spirit helped General Washington during one of the lowest points of the Revolutionary War. Furthermore, it firmly established the Marines' reputation as America's premiere fighting force.  In this interview, we discuss the following: The Marines were supposed to be used for a naval campaign against the British in Halifax, Nova Scotia. General Bohm tells us why it never happened.   Samuel Nicholas. We know him as our first commandant. Was he really commandant though? Who was this Philadelphia Quaker? Recruiting and retention. Who were the young men that came to Tun Tavern? And why Tun Tavern? The first Marine Corps deployment was to the Bahamas. Sounds like a nice deployment! But did the Marines know anything about amphibious operations in March 1776? The New York campaign and the events that led to the Continental Armies' low point in December 1776. The “Ten Crucial Days” included the Battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton. The Marines played a critical role in helping Washington's army snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.  Implications for the current Marine Corps. What lessons can we learn from our Marine forefathers? Washington's Marines can be purchased through  Savas Beatie or Amazon About the Author: General Jason Q. Bohm (Mag. Gen., USMC) is a Marine Corps infantryman with over 30 years of experience. General Bohm has served at every level from platoon commander to commanding general. His past assignments include strategic planner with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Director of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfighting School (EWS). He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing as well as master's degrees in military studies and in national security studies. General Bohm has written award-winning articles for the Marine Corps Gazette. He is also the author of From the Cold War to ISIL: One Marine's Journey (Naval Institute Press, 2019).  General Bohm's first book is available on Amazon. Check out the website: www.professionalmilitaryeducation.com Revolutionary War and George Washington Tours in Alexandria, VA: www.alexandriahistorytours.com use promo code "pmecomplete" to get a 10% discount.  If you like the podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. Don't forget to subscribe and be on the lookout for Part Three of the American Guerillas series. 

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“Dangerous Places to Vacate” “The Love for General Washington” “Lindsey Graham Booed at Pickens Trump Rally” “Poor Lindsey Graham” 

The Virginian's introduce their plan for a new National Government, which officially shocks the Convention since they believed (officially) that they were there only to revise and amend the Articles of Confederation. The Convention adjourns to the Committee of the Whole – which is the same people, in the same room with the same purpose as the Convention but without General Washington sitting on the dais. So who is in charge of the discussion and debates that will begin with the Virginia Plan and end up with what we know so well as our Government? He was the 14th President of the United States, and he died in disgrace and failure. But for the moment, he is the man who is so well respected that he is chosen to lead the Committee of the Whole in its important work. His name is Nathaniel Gorham. He will control the discussions of The Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan (and eventually the Connecticut Compromise) in the first days of the Convention. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plausibly-live/message

To say that General Washington was angry would have been the understatement of the century. He was as close to losing his legendary cool as he had been since the war ended, and with his personal reputation on the line, he circulated the parties and dinners of Philadelphia's social network. He faced a barrage of questions about the rumors swirling through the City. “Do you mean to destroy the government?” The source of the rumors was the discovery that the Virginia delegation was meeting in secret each day as they waited for the rest of the delegates to arrive, to refine a plan that James Madison had written to do just that. Was this… treason? Of bigger concern, the small States were horrified that Virginia meant to swallow them up, through “addition, division, or impoverishment.” The call went out as a letter was dispatched to John Dickinson of Delaware. He would arrive in time to fight to save the small States… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plausibly-live/message

George Washington's greatness is undeniable.  He gave his all not only to secure the independence of the United States, but to unite them.  He could not have done this without the love and support of his beloved wife Martha Washington.  She joined him on his military campaigns, and kept Mount Vernon functioning during the eight years General Washington was away.  Join us for a conversation with  Mrs. Washington,  back at Mount Vernon in April 1784, as portrayed by Sandy Spector.

Have you found it's hard to tell what year it is post-COVID? Try figuring things out after 224 years. The father of our country is back! General Washington kisses and tells about his “monument” and has some pointed questions about some guy named Lincoln and money. Then Chip and John uncover the mystery of the Jackson 6. Or at least the fifth cousin of the Jackson 5 that didn't make the cut (Hint: His name is Bobby, not La Toya).   Guest starting: Dre Camacho & Scoop Dawson

On December 19, 1777, George Washington led the Continental Army onto a high plateau twenty miles northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After fighting the British at the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown, Washington entered camp with a little over 12,000 soldiers. By mid-February, that number had dropped in half. Disease ravaged camp. Soldiers starved. Many of them were down to their last shirt. Some walked into camp barefoot. As if the problems couldn't get worse, most soldiers didn't know if or when they would get paid for their service.  Despite the many difficulties, General Washington was determined to pull the army through the winter. He faced multiple threats to his command both from within the army and from Congress. Although Valley Forge did not involve any large battle, the army faced one of its toughest challenges of the Revolutionary War. If it could survive and hold together, then the American fight for independence would continue.   Through a combination of leadership and determination, Washington and his army were able to persevere. By the summer of 1778, the soldiers that survived the winter emerged hardened and ready for a fight. In this podcast episode, we will study what happened at Valley Forge with a focus on Washington's leadership and the many decisions that he had to make.  We will begin the episode by imagining what order Washington might have given prior to occupying camp. Then we will focus on the following topics: How did Washington prevent a mutiny?  What was the Conway Cabal and how did Washington overcome it? Who was the odd Prussian Captain that arrived at Valley Forge in February? How did the experience at Valley Forge shape Washington's political mindset? What personnel decisions did Washington make?  How was morale maintained? What caused death and desertion? Check out the website: www.professionalmilitaryeducation.com to see maps and pictures. The website will also have a list of sources and additional information to study what happened at Valley Forge.  HELP SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show and want to hear others, subscribe in iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. Support the show with written reviews, share on social media, and through word of mouth.  Check out the show on Twitter and Facebook To request additional shows or guests, e-mail me: tim@professionalmilitaryeducation.com 

“Remember it is the fifth of March and avenge the death of your brethren!” This is the story of the expiration of hope for reconciliation between the American colonies and the "Mother Country."  Bunker Hill's a blood bath. Congress isn't sure about how aggressive to be in war as it still hopes for peaceful reconciliation. It sends King George III their "Olive Branch Petition," but it's D.O.A. Things only devolve further as the King proclaims the colonies in a state of rebellion and Thomas Paine in turns rips the King a new one in his #colonialviral pamphlet, Common Sense.  Meanwhile, more blood is being spilt in battle. In Quebec, Colonel Benedict Arnold suffers serious injury while Captain Aaron Burr witnesses the death of General Richard Montgomery. Back in the colonies, Henry Knox has just dragged cannons over 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga to General Washington in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Virginian digs his new toys. He has a daring plan to put them to use against the British still occupying Boston. ​ ___ 4 Ways to dive deeper into History That Doesn't Suck Join our growing facebook community Get our weekly newsletter, The Revolution Become part of the HTDS Patreon family Subscribe to Greg's monthly newsletter, Connected History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Our American Stories, During the Revolutionary War Esther Reed decided the Patriot troops needed a morale boost. Reed, along with other Patriot Women began a campaign to raise money for the cause. When she brought her idea to General Washington, he had another idea of what she should do with the money.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General Washington delays his first meeting with French General Rochambeau, as he attempts to raise enough troops to launch a joint offensive.  The two men finally meet at Hartford, Connecticut in September, 1780. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week:  Rochambeau: Washington's Ideal Lieutenant, by Jini Jones Vail. Online Recommendation of the Week: The French in America During the War of Independence of the United States 1777-1783: https://archive.org/details/frenchinamericad00thom Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy  ARP T-shirts and other merch: http://tee.pub/lic/AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast

Sometimes it's harder to handle success gracefully than defeat.

Matt Crawford speaks with author Andrew Wehrman about his book: The Contagion of Liberty. At the height of The Revolutionary War a smallpox epidemic broke out and in response General Washington ordered the inoculation of the Continental Army. If not for that we may not exist as the nation we are. Washington however was not leading the charge, quite the opposite the colonists were the ones demanding it. Wehrman takes us through this revolution within The Revolution and what those who wanted inoculation had to go through to get it, the socio-economic issues in providing it and how race and gender played a role. A fantastic new dimension to our independence that is eerily prescient now. 

Today I talked to Mally Becker about her new book The Counterfeit Wife: A Revolutionary War Mystery (Level Best Books, 2022). Philadelphia, June 1780. George Washington's two least likely spies return, masquerading as husband and wife as they search for traitors in Philadelphia. Months have passed since young widow Becca Parcell and former printer Daniel Alloway foiled a plot that threatened the new nation. But independence is still a distant dream, and General Washington can't afford more unrest, not with food prices rising daily and the value of money falling just as fast. At the General's request, Becca and Daniel travel to Philadelphia to track down traitors who are flooding the city with counterfeit money. Searching for clues, Becca befriends the wealthiest women in town, the members of the Ladies Association of Philadelphia, while Daniel seeks information from the city's printers. But their straightforward mission quickly grows personal and deadly as a half-remembered woman from Becca's childhood is arrested for murdering one of the suspected counterfeiters. With time running out-and their faux marriage breaking apart-Becca and Daniel find themselves searching for a hate-driven villain who's ready to kill again. Mally Becker combines her love of history and crime fiction in mysteries that feature strong, independent heroines. She is the Agatha Award-nominated author of The Turncoat's Widow, which Kirkus Reviews called, A compelling tale ... with charming main characters. Her first novel was also named a CIBA Mystery & Mayhem finalist. A member of the board of MWA-NY, Mally was an attorney until becoming a full-time writer and an instructor at The Writers Circle Workshops. She is also a member of Sisters in Crime and the Historical Novel Society. Mally and her husband live in New Jersey, where they raised their wonderful son and spend as much time as they can hiking and kayaking. G.P. Gottlieb is the author of the Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series and a prolific baker of healthful breads and pastries. Please contact her through her website (GPGottlieb.com). 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

If you ask one hundred Americans, who is the best American citizen of ALL time? I've never done that, but my guess is the overwhelming answer would be George Washington. There is an almost worshipful quality that we take towards him, perhaps with some justification, as we have painted his deification onto the ceiling of our Capitol Dome. We have a corporate memory of him that fits both our need for the hero and our understanding of who we are as a people - perhaps flawed by strong. Here's the question though, do we honestly believe that everybody who lived back then just loved and adored General Washington? Was there not... say... one, perhaps two people who found him odious or even overbearing? James Madison is known to have disliked the Generals "coarse language" at times, but really, is there nothing worse thought of him, at all? The obvious answer is that of course there were those who not only disliked Washington, but worse, didn't trust him. So why have we ignored them and their versions of our history? It's eerily similar to O'Brien holding up four fingers and asking Winston smith, "How many fingers do you see?" The answer is five... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plausibly-live/message

Welcome to October 11, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate crafty critters and an uncommon hero.  In 1979, one of America's smallest and weirdest celebrities made her debut, Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel. Chuck and Lou Ann Best rescued a baby squirrel that had fallen out of its nest. As a joke, Chuck built her a pair of Styrofoam skis and attached them to his daughter's remote controlled boat. But Twiggy surprised everyone by taking to this sport so quickly. Word got out and soon Twiggy was making appearances on news shows around the country. For nearly 40 years, this tiny performer and her offspring have entertained audiences across the country. During Squirrel Awareness Month, celebrate these crafty little critters by giving them the right of way on the road and on the water.  Many brave Americans fought in the Revolutionary War, but the colonists did not fight alone. Other European nations, who were not fond of the British, were willing to lend a helping hand. One of the most prominent was Polish General Casimir Pulaski. After being exiled from his homeland, where he fought against the Russian army, Pulaski made his way to Paris. Here Benjamin Franklin recruited him for the war against Great Britain. He became one of General Washington's most valuable field commanders and went on to save hundreds of troops before he was fatally wounded in Savannah, Georgia. On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we celebrate the hero who stepped up for a country that wasn't even his own.   I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Our American Stories, during the Revolutionary War, Esther Reed decided the Patriot troops needed a morale boost. Reed, along with other Patriot Women began a campaign to raise money for the cause. When she brought her idea to General Washington, he had another idea of what she should do with the money. At a time when women were only expected to fire up the oven, Annie Oakley fired her way to fame as the world's greatest sharpshooter. In her personal life she was a sharpshooter as well. She was devoted to both her marriage and to her faith. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - The Woman Who Stood Up To George Washington 23:00 - Annie Oakley: The Woman Who NEVER Missed Her ShotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.