Podcasts about Yorktown

We remember the American Revolution through its battlefields: Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown. We picture Washington crossing the Delaware, Continental soldiers enduring brutal winters, and British redcoats marching across the colonies.But George Washington was fighting another war at the same time.Smallpox was moving through North America, and the Continental Army was extraordinarily vulnerable. Thousands of men lived together in crowded camps. Recruits arrived from rural communities where exposure to the disease had been limited. One outbreak could incapacitate a regiment without the British firing a shot.Washington understood the danger better than most. He had survived smallpox himself as a young man. At first, his answer was quarantine and strict prohibition of inoculation. Deliberately infecting healthy soldiers with smallpox seemed almost as dangerous as allowing the disease to spread naturally.Then the evidence began to change.The disastrous Canadian campaign demonstrated what smallpox could do to an army. Events in Boston suggested that controlled inoculation might offer another path. Washington now faced an extraordinary military decision: deliberately expose his own soldiers to a deadly disease, knowing that thousands could become sick and contagious at precisely the moment the British might attack.It was a gamble involving medicine, logistics, secrecy, military readiness, and ultimately the survival of the Revolution itself.On Dave Does History, we look beyond the familiar battlefields to Washington's Other War, and the fight against an enemy that wore neither red nor blue.#DaveDoesHistory #GeorgeWashington #AmericanRevolution #Smallpox #ContinentalArmy #RevolutionaryWar #AmericanHistory #HistoryPodcast

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 28, 2026. We open by taking on a Kansas Senate candidate and former United Methodist pastor, Adam Hamilton, who preached a sermon calling for repentance over beef and cattle. We ask where that's found in Scripture, what happens when climate becomes the highest moral authority, and why the third-largest cattle state in America isn't likely to send him to Washington. In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, we cover an alleged Iranian-backed terror plot to blow up a U.S. air base in England, and why the suspects are already out on bail. We also look at the announcement of the largest steel mill in American history, a $15 billion project in Iowa, and at the Department of Transportation rolling back Biden-era fuel economy standards, which the administration says will lower new car prices by an average of $1,300. Next, we break down Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's plan to rein in private college costs by making public college tuition-free. We explain why "free" really means paid for by taxpayers, including those who never went to college, and how government involvement helped create runaway tuition in the first place. On American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to talk about the disturbing trend of "abortion announcements" that mimic pregnancy announcements, and what the language of "baby canceled" admits about the argument behind them. Then we look at the "clock" Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has put on Iran, with roughly two weeks before its oil revenue runs dry and the week of October 12th flagged as the one to watch, all part of Operation Economic Outcast. In Digging Deep, we test the logic of Steny Hoyer's op-ed urging Americans to vote Democrat. We check his claims on gas prices, housing costs, and inflation against the data, and we ask what the Democratic agenda actually is. We also share a Substack piece by an author writing as Abstract Truth, a defense of men and masculinity that asks why so many women who value the good men in their lives stay quiet about it. In our Bright Spot, we cover Pope Leo's message in France rejecting euthanasia and "false compassion," and the reminder that what is legal is not necessarily moral. We close with a Moment of Whoa, marking the 245th anniversary of George Washington's arrival at Yorktown, and a look at what America can do when it believes in itself. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francisco de Saavedra's American Revolutionary War: The Spanish Contribution to the Battle of Yorktown by James Giesler is out now! Everywhere books are sold! This is the story of how the decisive victory in the American Revolutionary War, at the Battle of Yorktown in October 1781, was the result of French and Spanish cooperation in the Caribbean. This cooperation started with Francisco de Saavedra's arrival in Havana in early 1781. Although Spain had joined the war against Britain in 1779 little had been done by the Havana War Council, or Junta de Generales, to achieve Spain's war aims. Saavedra united the Junta and established a close liaison with a French naval squadron which was present in Havana. This resulted in the fall of British held Pensacola in West Florida, in May 1781, to forces led by Bernardo de Gálvez. Saavedra would go on to meet Lt. General de Grasse in St. Domingue (Haiti) who was arriving from France with a large fleet. Together they agreed a plan of action for French and Spanish forces for the next nine months known as the de Grasse-Saavedra convention. As a result de Grasse was able to sail promptly to Chesapeake Bay with a large fleet, troops, artillery and desperately needed Spanish silver dollars to fund the Yorktown campaign. De Grasse's forces united with those of generals Washington and Rochambeau and trapped the British army at Yorktown in September 1781. Together they would deliver the coup de grace that led the British to abandon the war in North America. Saavedra would go on to play a significant role in the war as an adviser to the French and Spanish courts.

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about Cowboys loss to Ravens, The Battle of Yorktown, reaction to the Big 12 weekend, Texas Tech football record, Tech win over Sam Houston.

In this episode, James interviews author James Giesler about his book Francisco de Saavedra’s American Revolutionary War: The Spanish Contribution to the Battle of Yorktown. Saavedra is little-known among twenty-first century Americans, in spite of the fact that he played an outsized role in helping the Patriots win the Battle of Yorktown. You will almost certainly enjoy listening to this captivating interview about this fascinating 18th century figure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Says Putnam lawmaker pressing for husband's reinstatement Putnam Sheriff Brian Hess has accused county Legislator Erin Crowley of pressuring him ahead of a disciplinary hearing for her husband, a deputy suspended since February, according to a letter obtained by Hudson Valley Digger. Kevin Osika, 43, has been suspended without pay while the Putnam Sheriff's Office conducts an internal investigation following his arrest related to a domestic incident in Mahopac. The Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, which prosecuted a criminal case against Osika on misdemeanor assault and harassment charges after the Putnam County D.A. recused himself, said the case has been resolved, but a judge sealed the results. Hess has said he plans to file an ethics complaint against Crowley, although the Putnam County Board of Ethics is inactive following a vote by the Legislature on Sept. 1 that changed who appoints its five members. The new law, which County Executive Kevin Byrne must sign or veto by Monday (Sept. 28), retains two nominations for the county executive and allots one each to the full Legislature, its chair and its minority leader. The Current last week filed a FOIL request with the county to receive a copy of the confidential letter that, according to Hudson Valley Digger, a Substack published by former Journal News reporter David McKay Wilson, the sheriff sent on Sept. 21 to Putnam's legislators. The legislative counsel denied the request on Monday (Sept. 28), writing that the memorandum contains "information concerning pending and unresolved personnel, disciplinary and ethics matters" and that "disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." It added: "The Legislature is aware that the memorandum, or information contained in it, was previously disclosed to the press without authorization. That disclosure was not made pursuant to FOIL, was not authorized by the Legislature or other county official empowered to approve its release and does not constitute an official determination that the memorandum is publicly available." The Current has appealed the ruling to the county executive. According to the Hudson Valley Digger, the letter details how Hess says Crowley has been pressuring him because she has "a personal and household financial interest" in seeing her husband reinstated. Both Hess and Crowley, whose district includes Mahopac and Mahopac Falls in the Town of Carmel, were elected as Republicans. According to Hudson Valley Digger, the sheriff accuses Crowley, a deputy district director for Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, of seeking his assurance that Osika will keep his job as a deputy. Hess said he "could not agree to that outcome" but would consider a "non-sworn alternative." (The Sheriff's Office has other positions other than sworn deputies.) "She rejected the alternative and stated that she would seek assistance from Dan Scavino of the White House," Hess wrote, according to Hudson Valley Digger. Scavino, a deputy chief of staff in the Trump administration, is a Yorktown native who once taught at Mahopac High School. In the letter, Hess said he has encountered delays in getting spending requests approved by the Legislature's Audit and Administration Committee, which Crowley chairs. When he asked her about the delays, she said "there was no problem and that I just needed to call her and she would approve purchases for me," Hess wrote. "I did not consider that an appropriate basis for processing the Office's transactions." The sheriff also claimed, according to Hudson Valley Digger, that there have been "false rumors concerning my hiring and promotion of female employees" and a report of "plans by Osika and/or Crowley to sue the Office and 'drop a bomb' concerning an alleged 'sex scandal.' " Hess wrote that he also "received a report that Ms. Crowley contacted an associate who had assisted in my sheriff campaign and asked him to intervene with me on the disciplinary hearing." In July, accordi...

In this special encore edition of Another View, we revisit our conversation from the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown. Historians Christy Coleman and Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander share the little-known facts about the contributions of Blacks in the fight for freedom during this Another View history lesson and answer questions from our audience.

Nathanael Greene's brilliant campaign in the Carolinas left Charles Cornwallis with little choice but to carry the war into Virginia, setting in motion the chain of events that would decide the American Revolution. As George Washington, the Comte de Rochambeau, Admiral de Grasse, and the Comte de Barras coordinated one of the war's most daring and complex campaigns, the Franco-American allies trapped Cornwallis's army at Yorktown. After a relentless siege, Cornwallis surrendered more than 7,000 troops in one of history's most decisive military victories. Join James and Audrey as they examine the strategy, leadership, and international cooperation that secured American independence and effectively ended the Revolutionary War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Wes Iseli's MagicLife Podcast, Wes and Natalie are recapping their latest family vacation—and this one was a little different from their usual trips!Instead of heading to Cancun or spending the week at the beach, the Iseli family changed things up and traveled to the Williamsburg, Virginia area for a vacation filled with history, family adventures, and plenty of unexpected moments along the way.Wes and Natalie talk about staying in a house on the river, exploring Yorktown and Jamestown, hearing Revolutionary War cannons fire, the kids taking part in the Junior Ranger program, Lex chanting “Independence! Independence!”, and discovering which historical stops they loved…and which ones Wes would be perfectly happy never visiting again.

In this episode, James and Audrey follow the British Southern Campaign from its stunning victories at Savannah, Charleston, and Camden to the beginning of its dramatic unraveling. Your hosts then take a brief detour to examine Benedict Arnold's infamous treason, and then they introduce the brilliant commanders who would shape the fighting in the South, while also discussing the brutal civil war that erupted between Patriots and Loyalists. Finally, we turn to the pivotal Battles of King's Mountain and Cowpens, where determined Patriot forces shattered British hopes of quickly subduing the Carolinas. These remarkable victories transformed the course of the Southern Campaign and set the stage for the decisive events that would ultimately lead to Yorktown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floyd Moreland grew up in Illinois in a family with a very distinguished service record. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 21-years-old because he "wanted to fight with the best." Moreland hated Marine Corps boot camp but enjoyed advanced infantry training. He later pursued USMC Sea School and deployed from the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown during his first deployment in Vietnam.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Moreland walks us through an early assignment at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, just a few years after the Cuban Missile Crisis. He then takes on those Marine Detachment missions from the Yorktown and tells us what patrols in the jungles of Vietnam were like. And he shares his favorite part of that deployment - serving as part of the honor guard for actress and singer Ann-Margret when she came as part of a USO show.Then, Moreland describes his second tour, in which he saw a lot of combat near the DMZ - places like Con Thien, Cam Lo, "The Rockpile," and Dong Ha. He also details what it was like being surrounded by the enemy at Con Thien for 30 days.Finally, Moreland explains why he turned down a third tour of duty, the pain of being demonized in his own country, and why he would serve all over again.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere!" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to Greensboro, North Carolina — the third-largest city in the state and home to Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, site of one of the most consequential battles of the Revolutionary War. Jo digs into Greensboro's roots, from the Saura and Keyauwee peoples who lived there first, to the German, Welsh, English Quaker, and Scotch-Irish settlers who followed, to the city's surprising reputation as the "second-holiest city in America."  Then the Revolution arrives: on March 15, 1781, General Nathanael Greene's Continental Army met Lord Cornwallis's British troops at Guilford Courthouse. Cornwallis technically won the battle — but at such a staggering cost in men that it helped set up his eventual defeat at Yorktown. Along the way, Jo tells the story of the Hoskins family, who fled war-torn Pennsylvania for a fresh start in Greensboro, only to have the British commandeer their farm and turn their home into a field hospital just three years later.  Jo also shares Greensboro's literary and broadcast history (hometown ties to O. Henry and Edward R. Murrow), plus where to eat, drink, and stay if you visit today, including Sàigòn Cuisine, Machete, Lewis and Elm, the O. Henry Hotel, Fainting Goat Spirits, and Angels Bed & Breakfast. Read Jo's full article: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/guilford-courthouse-national-military-park  Plan Your Visit to Greensboro - Jo's Greensboro Travel Guide:  https://recipestravelculture.com/greensboro-1781-battlefield-to-jeansboro/  - Guilford Courthouse National Military Park: https://www.nps.gov/guco/index.htm  Follow More of Jo: -  https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/  - https://recipestravelculture.com/  - Jo Goes Everywhere! Podcast: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/jo-goes-everywhere-podcast  - Jo Goes Everywhere! Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/jo-goes-everywhere-magazine 

Football season is truly here, as week 4 of high school football kicks off, college football is underway, and the NFL started their season. Coach Bob Lovell begins the show with Sports Anchor Landon Coons going around the state with scores. A familiar voice, Brad Huber, calls to discuss Zionsville’s 30-26 win over Franklin Central. We hear from Blake Marris, and how Yorktown took down Delta 37-13. Tanner Camp from Regional Radio Sports Network tells us that Penn defeated South Bend Washington 57-0. Andrew Smith from newpalradio.com tells us about The Dragons’ huge 49-0 victory over Mt. Vernon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey Paridaen starts us off in the final hour of tonight’s show, telling us about Tecumseh’s 42-0 win over Forest Park. Kurt Darling called in as well to revisit Yorktown’s 37-13 victory over Delta. We also hear from Brian Sullivan from WNAS, Bedford North Lawrence beats New Albany 40-24. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Agness talks the Women’s National Team! Rob Blackman dives into Purdue’s win over Indiana State! Coach Max Gooden from Indian Creek dives into his team beating Greenwood 35-14! Paul Condry gives his thoughts on Valparaiso beating La Porte 39-3! Coach Ron Qualls from Shortridge recaps beating George Washington 48-14! Coach Trent Taylor from Knightstown calls in after beating Union County 59-0! Andrew Smith from the New Pal Radio Network talks New Pal beating Yorktown 42-28. WNAS’ Brian Sullivan talks Floyd Central beating Silver Creek 49-14! WKLO’s David Deaton talks Corydon Central beating North Harrison 20-14! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Bruton, Town Manager for the Town of Yorktown, Indiana joined the podcast to discuss emergency management and preview the upcoming ELGL Gov Grand Prix Conference. He shared how the town responded to recent flooding, upcoming infrastructure projects, and exciting things to do in Indianapolis during the ELGL conference. Host: Lauren Palmer

Joseph Ellis, Part Two: Ellis covers the war's transition into a global conflict focused heavily on the Caribbean sugar islands. He examines Britain's Southern Strategy, the "dirty war" that devastated the Iroquois confederation, and Cornwallis's entrapment at Yorktown due to French naval intervention. Highlighting crucial post-war moments, Ellis covers Washington's rejection of a military dictatorship at Newburgh, John Jay's "rogue diplomacy" securing the Mississippi border, and financier Robert Morris personally funding soldiers' checks. The discussion ends with the weak Confederation's tragic failure to protect Native American rights or set slavery on a path to extinction. (2)

After an update from Network IN’s Updates Anchor Landon Coons, Coach Lovell breaks down more Week 2 high school football games. He talks with Tanner Camp of the Regional Radio Sports Network about Mishawaka’s 7-49 loss to Penn. Indian Creek Head Coach Max Goodin shares about their 49-13 win over Heritage Christian. Then, Rick Johnston of ISC Sports Network shares about Clinton Prairie’s 21-0 against Frankfort. Blake Burris of Forrest Park High School talks about their 43-14 game against Perry Central. WMUN’s Kurt Darling details Muncie Central’s 24 – 7 win over Yorktown. Head Coach of South Putnam Chuck Sorrell breaks down their 60-0 blowout win over Greencastle. Regional Radio Sports Network’s Paul Condry shares about South Riley’s 35 – 7 win against Valparaiso. To finish out this hour, Brian Sullivan of WNAS gives the rundown of Floyd Central beating Whiteland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danielle Hallan, Part 1 follows the troubling death of 12-year-old Sean Daugherty in Yorktown, Virginia. What starts with a normal afternoon after school, a quick babysitting favor, an untouched snack, and unfinished chores quickly becomes Sean found in the backyard, a shocking 911 call, broken glasses, missing clothing questions, strange details inside the home, and one family's belief that the first explanation did not answer what really happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jews played a critical role both in winning the American Revolution—fighting for the patriot cause from Bunker Hill to Yorktown—and in defining the republic that was created from it. As the most visible non-Christian religion, Judaism was central to the debate over religious freedom in America at a critical juncture. Except for Philadelphia, the birthplace to the Declaration of Independence and a core of resistance, every city with a synagogue fell to the British during the war. Jewish patriots throughout the colonies flocked to Philadelphia, where they re-founded the local synagogue as a distinctively American organization. After the war, Jews began to press for full citizenship in the hope that liberty would apply to everyone, and that the limits to freedom imposed on Jews in the Old World would be removed in the New.Lecturer Adam Jortner, Goodwin-Philpott Professor of Religion at Auburn University, demonstrates how the decision to extend citizenship to all religions was not a twentieth-century phenomenon prompted by immigration and Supreme Court rulings, but a debate the founding generation itself had—unambiguously deciding against the idea of nation defined exclusively by Christianity. Instead, the founders, Jewish patriots, and their allies sought and achieved the broadest possible definition of religious liberty and the separation of church and state.Adam Jortner, Ph.D., is the Goodwin-Philpott Eminent Professor of Religion in the Department of History at Auburn University. He specializes in the history of religion in the American Revolution and the early nation, with particular emphasis on religious liberty, patriotism and piety, theology, and new religious traditions. Since joining the faculty at Auburn University in 2009, Dr. Jortner has published several works that include The Gods of Prophetstown: The Battle of Tippecanoe and the Holy War for the American Frontier (Oxford University Press, 2012), which was awarded the 2013 James Broussard Prize for the best first book in early American history; Blood from the Sky: Miracles and Politics in the Early American Republic (University of Virginia Press, 2017); and No Place for Saints: Mobs and Mormons in Jacksonian America (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022).Co-sponsored by EB Hadassah and the Metuchen Public Library

How did Christopher Ludwick, a 55-year-old German immigrant and Philadelphia gingerbread baker, become George Washington's "Baker General" and save the Continental Army from starvation? In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the extraordinary, forgotten story of Christopher Ludwick. From a dangerous mission behind enemy lines among Hessian soldiers to the sacrifice of his own wealth and expertise to feed and support Washington's army, including the darkest days of Valley Forge, Ludwick's life proves that American liberty was built on personal sacrifice and civic responsibility. This is what citizenship is all about. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Baker Behind Enemy Lines: Why George Washington sent a 55-year-old German immigrant on a perilous mission to Hessian camps on Staten Island in 1776. The 135-Pound Principle: How Ludwick refused to profit from wartime corruption and guaranteed the Continental Army 135 pounds of bread for every 100 pounds of flour. Washington's Baker General: How Ludwick organized mobile ovens and managed vital supply logistics from the 1777 campaigns through the victory at Yorktown. A Fortune Sacrificed at Valley Forge: Why an immigrant tradesman used his own money and sold personal property to keep starving American soldiers alive in the snow. A Legacy That Still Lives: How the Christopher Ludwick Foundation continues his mission more than 200 years later by funding education for disadvantaged children. Christopher Ludwick never inherited America as an accident of birth. He chose America. When the Revolution threatened the freedom that allowed him to prosper, he didn't ask what America owed him; he asked what he could give America. As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, Ludwick's life leaves us with an urgent question: Do we view citizenship as an endless list of benefits and entitlements, or as an inheritance we have a sacred obligation to preserve? ⭐ Help Keep Real American History Alive: If you value authentic history, subscribe to The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with 3 to 4 friends and family members. Every share helps bypass big-tech algorithm filters and preserves our national heritage. Episode Chapters 00:00 Christopher Ludwick: The Immigrant Who Chose America 02:00 From European Battlefields to the American Dream 04:26 How a Gingerbread Baker Built His American Fortune 06:36 When America Called, Ludwick Answered 09:48 George Washington's Baker General 12:24 Valley Forge, Yorktown, and Ludwick's Ultimate Sacrifice 15:03 What Christopher Ludwick Teaches America 250 Years Later #ChristopherLudwick #BakerGeneral #GeorgeWashington #ValleyForge #AmericanRevolution #AmericasFounding #America250 #PasReport

Hız cezasından ehliyetini kaybettiği için çalışamayan bir fotoğrafçı, kamerasını satıp o parayla uçak kiralamaya karar verdi. Uçağın indiği yerde umursamazca cinayet işlemeye başladı. 10 yıl cezaevinde yattıktan sonra dosyasında tek bir olumsuz not yoktu, kurul da buna baktı ve onu 1975'te dışarı bıraktı. John Frederick Anderson'ın kapıdan çıktıktan sonra yaptıkları, o dosyanın üstüne "asla tahliye edilmesin" notu düşülmesine neden olacaktı. Bu bölümde: (00:00) Giriş (01:51) 1965: Kaçış ve İki Cinayet (09:06) Anderson Kimdi? (12:58) Örnek Mahkum ve Tahliye (15:32) Dışarıdaki Yıllar (18:52) Yorktown (23:01) Asla Tahliye Edilmesin Sunucu: Sezgi Aksu Yapımcı: Podbee Media Tüm bölümler, videolar ve daha fazlasına Podbee App ve podbee.com'dan ücretsiz olarak ulaşabilirsiniz. Bu bölüm reklam ve sponsorluk içerebilir.

The American Revolution was fought on famous battlefields, but it was sustained in communities like Hingham, Massachusetts, where ordinary people faced extraordinary choices.In this episode of the Revolution 250 Podcast, Professor Robert Allison welcomes historian and author James Conroy to discuss his book Hingham in the Revolution; Not the Gift of Kings. Together, they explore how one New England town experienced the coming of independence, from political divisions and military service to the sacrifices made by families on the home front.Through the stories of Hingham's residents, Conroy reveals the Revolution not simply as a series of battles and declarations, but as a deeply local struggle that transformed neighbors, families, and communities. It is a reminder that America's Revolution was fought not only at Lexington, Concord, and Yorktown, but in towns across the new nation.Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

In this episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast, Chris talks with Virginia-based travel writer and television host Malorie Mackey about visiting Richmond and Virginia's Historic Triangle. Malorie recommends combining Richmond with Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown rather than treating them as separate trips. Together, they offer a mix of colonial history, Revolutionary War sites, Civil War history, museums, gardens, outdoor recreation, restaurants, breweries, living-history experiences, and theme parks. A rushed version of the trip can be done in three days, but Malorie and Chris agree that five or six days would provide a much better experience.  ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-virginia-richmond-williamsburg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was the richest man in America, and for most of the Revolution he was also its treasury. When the United States had no money and no credit, it borrowed on the name of Robert Morris — a Philadelphia merchant who put his own fortune and signature behind a bankrupt government, kept General Washington's army fed, and personally financed the campaign that won the war at Yorktown. This is the story of the Financier of the Revolution: the reluctant patriot who voted against independence and then signed it, the pragmatist and money-chaser who saved the country and grew rich doing it, the man who tried to build a real government out of nothing — the first national bank, the paper notes backed by his own name, the tax that could have funded it all — and who finally resigned in despair because no amount of one man's credit could fix a government too weak to fund itself. And it is the story of how that same name, the strongest credit in America, would carry him all the way to a debtor's prison. He floated a nation. It did not float him.

La revolución americana parece condenada al fracaso cuando el ejército británico lanza una nueva campaña en el sur, pero cinco patriotas anónimos ayudaron a revertir el curso de la guerra y sorprender al mundo. Nancy Hart, una madre de Georgia de ocho niños, se enfrenta a una patrulla de leales sola mano; Elizabeth Burgin intenta un audaz rescate de prisioneros de guerra estadounidenses en Brooklyn; un soldado de tamaño gigante llamado Peter Francisco se convierte en una leyenda en el campo de batalla; un esclavo de Virginia, James Armistead, roba secretos clave que conducen a una impresionante victoria en Yorktown; y una adolescente llamada Betty Zane se enfrenta a muerte en la batalla final de la Revolución.

What's that sound? Is it The Rumbling? The Battle of Yorktown? Nope, it's just Casey and Perla's newest episode of The College Exchange! This episode we discuss one of the most popular musicals in the world "Hamilton" and the global phenomenon "Attack on Titan" featuring special guest, Daniel Justic! Tune in as we discuss titans and women dressing up as Lin-Manuel Miranda dressed as Hamilton.

Author Derek Baxter discusses his latest book, The Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again. Many of us think of the American Revolution as a colonial struggle: American colonies fighting for their independence from Britain. While that's certainly how the conflict began, it didn't stay that way for long. As Derek reveals in his book, the Revolutionary War quickly expanded into a global conflict, with battles being fought across multiple continents and oceans. Most people know about France's role in the war, but what about the Dutch Republic, the Oneida nation, or the Kingdome of Mysore in India? And while the Siege of Yorktown is often seen as the war's decisive conclusion, major fighting continued elsewhere around the world long after the guns fell silent in Virginia. In The Forgotten World War, Derek paints a much broader picture of the Revolution, revealing a conflict that was far more international—and far more complex—than many of us learned in school.

The Southern Campaign played a critical role in the American Revolution.  Although an American defeat, this battle set the stage for the ultimate victory at Yorktown.  We hope you enjoy this production.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.   https://youtu.be/rPO-xqSLlQk

Everyone knows about General George Washington and the British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781. But, very few people know the circumstances surrounding that surrender. Very few people know about the involvement of an enslaved Black man named James who worked as a double agent during the war, secretly passing information to the Americans while feeding the British false leads. Few people know the risks James took, risks that eventually led to an American victory, risks that stood to gain him nothing in return. Let's fix that. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: American Battlefield Trust "James Armistead Lafayette"Library of Virginia "James Lafayette Petition for Freedom, 1786"United States Army National Museum "James Armistead Lafayette"Wikipedia "James Armistead Lafayette"Wikipedia "Benedict Arnold"Wikipedia "Marquis de Lafayette"Shoot me a message! Support the show

As Mercy Otis Warren in her "Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution" reminds us, not all of the battlefields of the American Revolution were in America. Although the conflict began in Massachusetts, it soon spread across the globe, with armies and navies fighting in North America, the Caribbean, Europe, India, Africa, and Central America. The struggle for American independence became part of a worldwide contest among the great powers, one whose outcome would reshape the modern world.In the next episode of the Revolution 250 Podcast, Executive Director Jonathan Lane welcomes historian and author Derek Baxter to discuss his acclaimed book, The Forgotten World War:  Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution from Spain to India and Back Again.  Together, they explore how the American Revolution needs to be seen and understood as a world war, and why viewing the Revolution through a global lens reveals a conflict that extended far beyond Lexington, Concord, and Yorktown.Buy the Book! https://a.co/d/0hAHhvQhTell us what you think! Send us a text message!

Before Napoleon's legendary Marshals, France was already producing some of the greatest military leaders in European history. In this episode, we explore 4 remarkable Marshals of France whose achievements helped shape the French Army long before Austerlitz, Jena, and Waterloo.Special guest Jonathan Abel discusses the Comte de Rochambeau, whose leadership alongside George Washington helped secure victory at Yorktown during the American Revolution; the Duc de Broglie, one of France's most capable commanders during the Seven Years' War and an important military innovator, the Marquis de Castries, the naval reformer and statesman who strengthened French military power in the years before the French Revolution; and the Marquis de Ségur, the reform-minded Minister of War who helped modernize the French military.These forgotten marshals bridged the gap between the armies of Louis XIV and the armies of Napoleon, laying foundations that would influence French warfare for generations. From battlefields across Europe to the American War of Independence, their stories reveal how the French military evolved into the force that would later dominate the continent under Napoleon.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon#Napoleon #FrenchHistory #MarshalOfFrance #Rochambeau #AmericanRevolution #NapoleonicWars #MilitaryHistory #FrenchArmy #Yorktown #LouisXVI #SevenYearsWar #Broglie #Castries #HistoryPodcast #GeneralsAndNapoleon

After six long years of war, the Continental Army was exhausted, and Congress had run out of money. George Washington feared that without a decisive victory, the cause of independence would be lost.But there was fresh cause for hope in the summer of 1781, as a massive French fleet sailed for the Chesapeake Bay. French and American commanders devised a plan to trap the British Army on a peninsula in Yorktown, Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Morgan, Associate Pastor of World Outreach Church, shares that America's founding was deeply shaped by Scripture, reminding us that God still calls us to build our lives on the unchanging foundation of His Word. Long before the Declaration of Independence, pastors were preaching from Scripture and shaping the ideas that would become the foundation of a new nation. Seven key Bible verses played a remarkable role in American history, from Deuteronomy 1:13 inspiring the first colonial constitution to Acts 4:12 being spoken over a dying Alexander Hamilton. George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others drew deeply from the Bible in their leadership and decision-making. The Constitutional Convention itself was rescued from collapse when Franklin quoted Psalm 127:1 and called the delegates to prayer. These stories have been quietly removed from textbooks, but they are real and they matter. The same God who guided a fledgling nation through impossible odds is still at work today, and the question for each of us is whether we will build our lives on His foundation.Verse References:Deuteronomy 1:13 inspired pastor Thomas Hooker to argue that people have a God-given right to choose their own leaders. His ideas led directly to the Connecticut Constitution, the prototype for the U.S. Constitution.Romans 13:1 was the text of a 1750 sermon that John Adams later called the catechism of the revolution, preached by Jonathan Mayhew more than two decades before the first shots were fired.Psalm 35:1 was read aloud at the First Continental Congress at a moment of crisis, and the delegates felt as though it had been placed in the Bible just for them.Joel 3:19 was the text pastor Jonas Clark preached after seven members of his congregation were killed at Lexington Green, the opening battle of the Revolutionary War.1 Samuel 7:12 was the passage Washington's chaplain preached after the impossible victory at Yorktown, calling the soldiers to remember God's providential help throughout the war.Psalm 127:1 was quoted by Benjamin Franklin at the Constitutional Convention when the entire process was on the verge of collapse. Washington then led the delegates to a nearby church to pray, and they returned to produce the Constitution.Acts 4:12 were among the last words spoken over Alexander Hamilton as he lay dying after his duel with Aaron Burr. He humbly acknowledged his sin and trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, describes how, during the Siege of Yorktown, Cornwallisprioritized British sugar profits in Jamaica over the lives of thousands of black refugees, pushing them out to starve or face recapture. In contrast, the American "patriots" used human property as a military recruitment tool, offering poor white soldiers land and "one healthy sound negro" for their service. This strategy hardened the link between slavery and freedom for white Americans, ensuring the plantation system's survival long after the Revolution concluded. (12)1800

SCHEDULE JBS, 7-3-2026.1880 LIMERICKFitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, discusses the capture of three black sailors from the Isaac Smithin 1863, which forced the Confederacy to decide if black men in uniform were POWs or runaway slaves. While white sailors were quickly exchanged, the Confederacy refused to trade black captives, viewing them as participants in a servile insurrection. A smuggled letter from the sailors eventually reached Washington, contributing to the halt of systematic prisoner exchanges by the spring of 1863. This shift compelled both sides to become long-term custodians of captives. (1)Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, explains that prisoner exchanges were based on 18th-century European customs that sought to prevent the execution or enslavement of captured enemies. Armies used a calculus to trade soldiers, such as equating one colonel to twenty privates to ensure equity. When capture numbers were uneven, the parole system allowed surplus soldiers to return home on the condition they not fight until formally exchanged. This formalized process aimed to keep warfare humane and efficient for both sides until political tensions arose. (2)Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, details how Confederate official John Winder, a West Pointerfrom Maryland, supervised the detention of Union prisoners in Richmond. He oversaw the conversion of industrial structures, like the Libby Prison tobacco warehouse, into overcrowded holding pens for Union officers. These facilities lacked basic amenities, including latrines and protection from the elements, leading to rapid physical deterioration for thousands. Winder, often viewed as a military martinet, prioritized bureaucracy over prisoner welfare as the captive population ballooned beyond Richmond's capacity. (3)Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, describes how Union administrator William Hoffman managed Northern prisons with a focus on extreme cost-savings, even diverting ration funds into camp improvements. Meanwhile, the Lieber Code (General Order 100) was drafted to codify humane treatment for POWs and civilians. However, it included a "military necessity" loophole that allowed commanders to bypass these protections in dire situations. The Confederacy denounced this code as illegal window dressing for the Union's conduct during the ongoing conflict. (4)Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, explains that following the Battle of Gettysburg, the breakdown of exchanges necessitated large-scale prisoner concentration. Andersonville was established in remote Georgia to alleviate the burden on Richmond's food supply and reduce guard requirements. Prisoners like N. Burch endured grueling train transports without hygiene or food to reach the stockade. Conversely, the Union created Point Lookout in Maryland as a retaliatory concentration camp, forcing thousands of Confederates to live in inadequate tents on a sand spit. (5)Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, recounts how, following the Battle of the Crater, black Unionsoldiers like Isaac Gaskins faced extreme humiliation and the threat of enslavement. The Confederacy often refused to recognize black men in uniform as soldiers, instead treating them as rebellious property to be returned to owners or used for forced labor. By late 1864, the Confederate military became the South's largest enslaver. Gaskins survived his ordeal in Danville by being used as a laborer, a fate shared by many black captives. (6)Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, describes how Andersonville became a death camp where 35,000 men were crammed into a space with no shelter and polluted water. Commander Henry Wirz oversaw a site where over 100 men died daily from starvation and disease. After the war, Wirz was prosecuted for war crimes, arguing unsuccessfully that he was only following orders from superiors like Winder. His execution set an international precedent for military accountability and helped shape the future Geneva Conventions. (7)Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell, reflects on how the remains of prisoners became symbols of uneasy national memory, with many sites like Camp Douglas in Chicago resulting in unmarked mass graves. At Andersonville, nearly 14,000 Union soldiers perished, a death toll exceeding the Union losses at Gettysburg. Thanks to a secret list kept by a prisoner, Clara Barton and others were able to identify 13,000 of the dead. Today, the site is a national cemetery marked by rows of numbered stones, serving as a poignant pilgrimage site. (8)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, recounts how, in 1933, agronomist Wofford Camp led the Associated Farmers of California to violently suppress cotton worker strikes in the Central Valley. This conflict represented the "cutting edge" of plantation capitalism, which Rood traces back to 17th-century Barbados. Figures like John Yeamans established the model of using manufacturing technology and enslaved labor to produce high-profit export crops like sugar. This system viewed labor as disposable and sought modern, lower-cost production for global markets. (9)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, argues that the modern link between race and slavery was a conscious creation by planters to secure a lifelong, reproductive workforce. Philosopher John Locke codified this in Carolina's founding documents, granting freemen absolute authority over black slaves regardless of their religion. This prevented enslaved people from using Christian conversion as a path to freedom. This "fictional" racial category was reinforced by early slave codes in Virginia to ensure the perpetual growth of plantation profits. (10)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, explains that American founders like Thomas Jefferson lived in a state of "incoherence," advocating for liberty while fearing a genocide of white people if slaves were freed. Early Virginia history shows a decline in freedom, as African-born men like Anthony Johnson initially owned land before legal opportunities were narrowed. Nathaniel Bacon's 1676 rebellion further entrenched racial hierarchy by demanding the expulsion of Native Americans to secure more land for an unending supply of enslaved labor. (11)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, describes how, during the Siege of Yorktown, Cornwallisprioritized British sugar profits in Jamaica over the lives of thousands of black refugees, pushing them out to starve or face recapture. In contrast, the American "patriots" used human property as a military recruitment tool, offering poor white soldiers land and "one healthy sound negro" for their service. This strategy hardened the link between slavery and freedom for white Americans, ensuring the plantation system's survival long after the Revolution concluded. (12)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, explains that enslaved people like Suki provided the essential "intellectual labor" and agricultural expertise required for successful plantations. Despite this, the domestic slave trade treated two million people as speculative property between 1820 and 1860. Charles Dickens famously witnessed the heartbreak of families being separated on trains for the sake of "short-term profits." This human trafficking machine was fueled by planters chasing high-margin crops like cotton while maintaining a delusion of lifelong stability. (13)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, recounts how, during the Civil War, General Shermantargeted "great houses" like that of Confederate politician Howell Cobb for destruction to cripple the planter class. Field Order 15 initially provided a path for land reform by settling refugees on abandoned plantations, but the policy was reversed by Andrew Johnson after Lincoln's assassination. Planters regained their property, and formerly enslaved families were evicted and forced into exploitative labor contracts, representing a tragic "lost opportunity" for reconstruction. (14)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, traces how the plantation system evolved globally, with Cubabecoming a sugar powerhouse using industrial steam technology after the Haitian Revolution. In modern Brazil, multinational corporations like BP and Cargill run "mammoth sugar farms" using unfree contract labor for ethanol production. Similarly, California's agricultural boom relied on the Bracero program and guest workers who lacked political rights. This modern planter class continues to prioritize investor profits over the stability and rights of their laborers. (15)Daniel Rood, author of In the Shadow of the Great House, reveals that the University of Georgia's Baldwin Hall was built over an unacknowledged burial ground for enslaved people. Although the university initially claimed the remains were European, DNA analysis and archival research proved they were of African descent. This attempt to "re-bury the history" illustrates the ongoing need to escape the shadow of the great house by embracing the truth of the past. Roodargues for an anti-plantation counterculture that values human relationships over "breakneck exploitation." (16)All 16 formatted, John — Fitzhugh Brundage throughout (added to the standing correction log alongside the earlier "Fitz" flag), book titles italicized, single paragraphs, numbered at the tail.

Hour 1 for 7/3/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Susan Hanssen in-studio to discuss the American Revolution (1:00). Topics: Natural law (9:18), Lexington and Concord (15:09), Hamilton and Yorktown (23:55), the hand of Providence (29:38), lessons from the Founding (33:33), and Lessons for today (42:50). Link: Relevantradio.com/UDalls Original Air Date: 6/19/26

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In this powerful Part 2 conversation, TS Wright welcomes back historian and author Jane Hampton Cook to continue the discussion on America's founding, the Revolutionary War, divine providence, George Washington, and the meaning of July 4th.Jane shares remarkable stories from George Washington's life, including the early battlefield miracle where bullets tore through his coat and horses were shot from under him, yet he survived unharmed. She explains how Washington and many of the founding generation understood these moments not as luck, but as the interpositions of Providence.The conversation also explores key Revolutionary War moments, including the storm that helped protect Boston, the crossing of the Delaware, the victory at Trenton, Valley Forge, the French alliance, and the final major victory at Yorktown. Jane connects these historical events to the founders' belief that God was active in the birth of the nation.TS and Jane also discuss the importance of teaching children American history through stories, virtue, and love of country. Jane introduces her patriotic children's books, including My American Flag and Why the Fourth of July?, explaining how they help young readers understand the flag, freedom, the Declaration of Independence, and America's founding principles.The episode closes with a timely reflection on America's 250th anniversary and why the Declaration of Independence continues to shape liberty, equality, faith, patriotism, and civic responsibility today.Topics CoveredGeorge Washington and divine providence The miracle of Washington's survival in the 1750s Boston, Dorchester Heights, and the providential storm The crossing of the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton Valley Forge and the French alliance Yorktown and the end of the Revolutionary War John Adams on the true American Revolution King George III and the importance of love of country Jane Hampton Cook's children's books My American Flag Why the Fourth of July? The meaning of the American flag Why July 4, 1776, is America's birthday The Declaration of Independence and natural rights America's 250th anniversary Teaching patriotism, civics, and history to the next generationFeatured GuestJane Hampton Cook is a historian, author, and former White House webmaster who has written multiple books on American history. Her work focuses on making history real, relevant, and meaningful for modern readers. Her newest book, A Great and Grateful Nation: From Grievance to Gratitude, was written as a keepsake for America's 250th anniversary.Resources MentionedA Great and Grateful Nation: From Grievance to Gratitude by Jane Hampton CookJane Hampton Cook's website: janecook.comJane Hampton Cook's Substack: janehamptoncook.substack.comThe American Miracle filmClosing Call to ActionBe sure to check out Jane Hampton Cook's book A Great and Grateful Nation at janecook.com, follow her work on Substack at janehamptoncook.substack.com, and tune in for Part 2 of this conversation on Kingdom Crossroads.KeywordsJane Hampton Cook, A Great and Grateful Nation, America 250th anniversary, American Revolution, Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Declaration of Independence, Christian history, American history, faith and freedom, Kingdom Crossroads, TS Wright, divine providence in America

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Jose Medina is charged in the murder of Sheridan Gorman, 18, of Yorktown, New York, in Westchester County. Gorman was walking with her friends near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach at Pratt Boulevard shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday, March 19, when Gorman told her friends she saw someone hiding behind the lighthouse. Medina was a Venezuelan national who was in the U.S. illegally. Also a comparison of centennial observances / NPR retracts an article that mistakenly said Justice Alito would retire / and Gary wears an American Flag. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Why did the British place so much importance on Charleston? How did a string of talented British commanders nearly crush the Revolution in the South, and why did they ultimately fail?In this episode of the Revolution 250 Podcast, Professor Robert J. Allison is joined by historian Ken Scarlett, author of Victory Day: Winning American Independence, for a sweeping discussion of the Southern Campaigns that ultimately decided the outcome of the Revolutionary War.Beginning with the British strategy to capture Charleston and restore royal authority in the southern colonies, Allison and Scarlett trace the campaigns led by commanders including Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis, Banastre Tarleton, and Lord Rawdon. They examine why Charleston was the strategic prize of the South, how its fall in 1780 reshaped the war, and why British success there ultimately proved fleeting.The conversation also highlights the remarkable American leaders who turned the tide. General Nathanael Greene's brilliant strategy of exhausting rather than destroying the British army, combined with the relentless efforts of partisan commanders Francis Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens, transformed the Southern backcountry into one of the most contested theaters of the Revolution. Their campaigns forced the British to fight for every mile of territory and helped set Cornwallis on the path that ultimately ended at Yorktown.From Charleston Harbor to the Carolina backcountry, this episode explores the commanders, campaigns, and hard-fought decisions that secured American independence and reminds us why the story of the Revolution cannot be fully understood without the South. Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

In this pre-July 4th episode of the Derek Hunter Podcast, Dean Karayanis kicks off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary by taking aim at the media's determination to paint the U.S. as a dystopia. Despite negative narratives and travel warnings, international tourists visiting for the World Cup are flooding social media with praise for American life — right down to our air conditioning, Buc-ee's, and Bass Pro Shops. Dean breaks down the condescending media coverage from The New York Times and Politico that report Democrats are deeply uncomfortable with foreign visitors actually enjoying the United States. The monologue transitions to international relations and immigration policy following a Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and other foreign nationals. Dean criticizes the media's framing of the Iranian national soccer team's elimination and calls out establishment figures like Mike DeWine and John Kasich for condescending, racist portrayals of Haitians, along with comparisons to the strict border enforcement policies of the Dominican Republic and Canada. Finally, drawing from his latest column in the New York Sun, Dean looks back at economic history to debunk Pope Leo's declaration of food as “a basic human right.” By revisiting Governor William Bradford's diaries, he explains how even the deeply pious Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony tried and quickly abandoned collectivism because it fundamentally goes against human nature. Dean closes with a patriotic reminder of the patriots who won the nation's independence — including 25% of Americans at the Battle of Yorktown who were Black — and issues a call to celebrate the American experiment.

Luck doesn't stack. Coincidence doesn't repeat. In this America 250 episode, Pastor Nate Brown and Pastor Daniel Hayworth trace six providential turning points of the Revolutionary War — Bunker Hill, Dorchester Heights, the Brooklyn Heights fog, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown — where mistakes, weather, and timing no one could engineer kept a failing army alive.Listen as they connect each moment to the God who frustrates the plans of nations, and to the stories of Joseph, Esther, and Washington — ordinary people who chose faithfulness before they could see the whole picture. It's a clear-headed, encouraging reminder that the same hand that shaped a nation is at work in your life. Perfect for the commute or the gym.You'll Learn:✅ Why Bunker Hill's losses set up the entire war✅ How an out-of-season fog saved Washington's army✅ Why Saratoga and the French alliance made independence possible✅ What Valley Forge forged out of starvation and disease✅ How Yorktown came together beyond anyone's ability to coordinateDon't waste the miracle. Subscribe so you never miss an episode — new shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The Influence of American Independence on the Irish Revolution. Guest: Professor Richard Bell. The American Revolution signaled that British imperial control was not invincible, inspiring the 1798 Irish revolt by the United Irishmen. Irish-born soldiers were so prevalent in Washington's ranks that British commanders nicknamed the Continental Army the "Line of Ireland." Lord Cornwallis, famously defeated at Yorktown, was later sent to Ireland to suppress this uprising with brutal effectiveness. The conflict highlighted the divided loyalties within Ireland, where different religious groups viewed the American struggle as a model for their own constitutional concessions or total independence from the British Crown. 41850

The Global Strategy of Vergennes and the French Alliance. Guest: Professor Richard Bell. French Foreign Minister Vergennes viewed the American Revolution as a strategic opportunity to weaken the British Empire and avenge losses from the Seven Years' War. He orchestrated covert aid before committing the French military in 1778, which transformed the rebellion into a global conflict spanning the Caribbean, India, and the Mediterranean. This diversification of British resources was essential to the patriot success at Yorktown. Vergennes' calculated moves forced Britain to defend its worldwide imperial assets, ultimately making the American Revolution an international struggle for power between European empires. 61770

Molly Beer. Guest Molly Beer explores Angelica's resilience during the Revolutionary War, noting she rejoined the army at Yorktown weeks after childbirth. Beer details Alexander Hamilton's marriage to her sister Elizabeth, explaining how Angelica helped the status-seeking Hamilton integrate into their powerful family. Beer shares her personal connection to Angelica, New York, a town founded by Angelica's son. Growing up on a farm there, Beer was inspired to write this biography to provide a historical lens through an influential woman who was admired by figures like Jeffersonand Washington. 2

Hour 1 for 6/19/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Susan Hanssen in-studio to discuss the American Revolution (1:00). Topics: Natural law (9:18), Lexington and Concord (15:09), Hamilton and Yorktown (23:55), the hand of Providence (29:38), lessons from the Founding (33:33), and Lessons for today (42:50). Link: Relevantradio.com/UDalls

Discover the story of John Laurens, the overlooked American Revolution Founder who worked alongside George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, but dared to challenge his own allies over America's greatest contradiction. In this episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano reveals how a wealthy South Carolina aristocrat risked his fortune, status, and reputation to advance a vision of liberty that applied to all people. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Laurens' story offers a powerful lesson about moral courage, the American Revolution, and why true liberty demands consistency. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why John Laurens became one of George Washington's most trusted officers during the American Revolution.  How Enlightenment ideas transformed Laurens from a privileged planter's son into a fierce advocate for liberty.  The details behind the bold plan Laurens proposed to raise Black regiments and grant freedom in exchange for military service.  Why many Patriot leaders chose political pragmatism while Laurens refused to compromise on principle.  What Laurens' life reveals about moral courage, political consistency, and defending liberty in our modern landscape.  John Laurens never became president, signed the Constitution, or held high political office. Yet his willingness to challenge his own side and confront uncomfortable truths left a lasting mark on the American story. His life serves as a reminder that preserving freedom requires more than loyalty to a cause. It requires fidelity to the principles that make that cause worth defending.

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Impact Without Limits explores the pivotal Battle of Yorktown, the decisive victory that effectively ended the American Revolution. Brian and Dale trace the events that led to the siege, highlighting the leadership of George Washington, the crucial support of French forces under Rochambeau, and the strategic decisions that culminated in Cornwallis's surrender. Along the way, they share fascinating details about the battle, the people involved, and the remarkable chain of events that secured American independence.Beyond the history itself, the brothers reflect on the faith, sacrifice, and perseverance that shaped the founding of the United States. They discuss the importance of understanding America's origins, honoring those who risked everything for freedom, and preserving the principles that have influenced generations. This conversation serves as both a history lesson and an encouragement to explore the nation's story at a deeper level.Episode Highlights: A Revolutionary War turning point.Why Yorktown changed history.Washington, Rochambeau, and the French Alliance.Hamilton's midnight assault.Faith, freedom, and America's founding story.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:www.foreverlawn.comImpact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimitsForeverLawn's Instagram: @foreverlawnincGet Grass Without Limits HereVisit our show notes page HERESubscribe to Our Newsletter HEREDale's Instagram: @dalekarmieBrian's Instagram: @bkarmieFind Our Shorts on the ForeverLawn YouTube ChannelVisit the American Battlefield Trust WebsiteVisit the White House Freedom 250 WebsiteWatch the Live Free Podcast hosted by Josh HowertonYou've Been Lied to About America's History EpisodeView Hillsdale's Online CoursesCheck out PragerU's ContentThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

The thirteen colonies that became the United States were just half of the British colonies that existed in the 18th century. The empire stretched from New England, south to Georgia and Florida and the islands of the West Indies, east to India, Scotland, and Ireland, and south again to British forts on the West coast of Africa. Because of this, the revolution of 1776 wasn’t isolated to the North American eastern seaboard. It was a world-historical crisis that swept up American Indian nations, Caribbean islands, West African forts, Indian cities, Scottish drawing rooms, German principalities, Cuban harbors, Chinese trading houses, and a fledgling colony in Sierra Leone. The result is a Revolution that was on the one hand a political struggle for the 13 colonies, but it was also a genuinely global catastrophe in which Indigenous nations, enslaved Africans, German soldiers, French philosophes, Caribbean planters, Indian merchants, and Spanish generals all fought for their own competing visions of what "freedom" actually meant. Today’s guest is Sarah Pearsall, author of Freedom Round the Globe. We see how the fight for liberty went far outside the borders of the American colonies. When the British Parliament imposed the Stamp Act in 1765, the protests and violent crowd actions that erupted were not confined to Boston or Virginia, they broke out with equal fury in St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, and other Caribbean colonies. But they chose to stay loyal because they feared slave uprisings more than they resented Parliament. The French alliance that saved American independence at Yorktown drove France itself toward bankruptcy and revolution. And there were at least two would-be fourteenth colonies (British Florida and Quebec) courted by Americans but believed their fortunes were better served in other places than the Revolution. The Revolution was not a contained colonial rebellion. It was a world war, and the Treaty of Paris in 1783 settled the claims of dozens of nations, most of whom had nothing to do with the thirteen colonies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows the American Revolution was won at Yorktown in 1781, when Cornwallis’s Army was trapped, but almost no one knows that victory depended on a Spanish intelligence operative who raised 500,000 pieces of silver in Havana in just 24 hours, convincing Cuban residents to liquidate their jewelry, gold ornaments, and diamonds to fund the French fleet's journey to trap Cornwallis. Francisco de Saavedra was Spain's ultimate shadow architect, operating like a CIA station chief or Charlie Wilson funneling weapons to topple Soviet Afghanistan, coordinating resources across the Caribbean through the Council of the Indies while gathering intelligence on British naval movements. The silver he raised, equivalent to roughly $1 billion in World War II war bond drives when adjusted for inflation, paid French sailors and provisioned Washington's Continental Army for the decisive siege. Without Saavedra's behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Spain and France would never have coordinated their fleets, and the Mississippi River supply line that smuggled Spanish gunpowder and uniforms to the rebels would have remained closed. Today's guest is James Giesler, author of Francisco De Saavedra's American Revolutionary War: The Spanish Contribution to the Battle of Yorktown. We discuss the unlikely career of Saavedra, an intelligence officer for the Spanish Crown who had such adventures as being capture by the British in 1780 and talked his way out of Jamaican captivity by pretending to be a civilian, why he forced joint Spanish action to capture Pensacola in May 1781 and eliminate the British southern strategy, how he negotiated a treaty for French and Spanish military planning for the first time, and why he planned the 1782 capture of the Bahamas to keep British ships tied up in the West Indies instead of reinforcing Cornwallis. Giesler explains that Saavedra wasn't a boots-on-the-ground commander like Lafayette but a strategic fixer who rose to become Spain's Prime Minister in the 1790s, proving that revolutions are won as much by financial wizardry and intelligence networks as by battlefield heroics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.