Best Adam Bunker Podcasts (2025)

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Rev250-029 National Day of Fasting 5:17

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During the week of July 16, 1775, the siege of Boston is quiet. Congress calls for a national day of fasting on July 20. Militia in New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina conduct raids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Troy

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416: Lineage: Genealogy in Early America 1:06:31

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Have you ever wondered why genealogy captivates so many people? Whether it’s tracing a family tree back generations or holding on to stories told around the dinner table, genealogy offers a powerful sense of connection—a connection that can shape identities, claims of property, and even arguments for freedom. But genealogy isn’t just a modern-day h…

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ARP358 Presidential Election of 1789 33:46

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The first presidential elections excluded some states, chose electors without the popular vote, and delayed the selection of the president after members of Congress fail to show up to count the votes. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Rec…

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Rev250-028 Burning Enoch Brown's Tavern 5:42

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July 8-9, 1775: Continental Soldiers burn a Tavern that sits between enemy lines on Boston Neck. Also, George Washington holds his first Council of War, and begins to recruit a larger army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Troy

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BFW Revisited: A Declaration in Draft 1:18:03

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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most iconic documents in United States history. But what do we really know about how it came to be? In our most recent episode, historian Emily Sneff helped us explore the Declaration through your questions–questions that revealed just how complex, living, and contested this document still is. So in tod…

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Rev250-027 Adams Writes about Liberty 4:55

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On July 7, 1775, John Adams responds to his wife Abigail's letter discussing the destruction at the battle of Bunker Hill. Adams notes that property can be rebuilt. Its loss does not matter when defending liberty. The loss of liberty can never be restored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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ARP357 Implementing the Constitution 33:21

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Even as the holdout states continue to consider ratification, the Confederation Congress schedules elections. State leaders struggle to organize elections for representatives, and appoint the first Senators. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Boo…

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Rev250-026 Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms 8:43

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On July 6, 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved a document explaining the reasons why they felt justified in taking up arms against the British government. For more details, check up Episode 68 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/10/episode-068-congress-olive-branch.html Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Lineage Book Preview 2:33

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Preview of Karin Wulf’s book, Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America. In eighteenth-century America, genealogy was more than a simple record of family ties--it was a powerful force that shaped society. Lineage delves into an era where individuals, families, and institutions meticulously documented their connections. Whether…

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Rev250-025 Olive Branch Petition 7:02

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On July 5, 1775, after the outbreak of war in the colonies, the Continental Congress makes one final effort to reach an honorable and peaceful compromise with Britain. For more details, check up Episode 68 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/10/episode-068-congress-olive-branch.html Learn more about your ad choice…

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415: The Many Declarations of Independence 1:04:31

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When you picture the Declaration of Independence, what comes to mind? Most people envision a single, iconic document–parchment, signatures, maybe even a scene from National Treasure. But what if I told you, the Declaration of Independence isn’t just one document, but many documents? And that each version of the Declaration tells a different story–a…

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AR-SP35 In Search of Molly Pitcher, with Linda Grant DePauw 44:05

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Our American Revolution Round Table discusses Molly Pitcher, and other various topics with Dr. Linda Grant DePauw, History Professor Emeritus of George Washington University. Get a copy of In Search of Molly Pitcher. Join the American Revolution Podcast Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Join t…

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Rev250-024 Washington Takes Command 9:50

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The Continental Congress gives command of the new Continental Army to George Washington. When he arrives in Cambridge Massachusetts on July 2, 1775, he is shocked by the condition of the army. For more, check up Episode 67: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/10/episode-067-washington-takes-command.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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414 Queerness and Reputation in Revolutionary America 1:01:03

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How do we uncover queer lives from the distant past, especially in an era when language and records often erased or obscured them? What did queerness look like in early America, and how might it have intersected with power, religion, and empire on the eve of the American Revolution? John McCurdy, a Professor of History and Philosophy at Eastern Mic…

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AR-SP34 Bunker Hill, with HUB History 1:22:34

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Jake Sconyers of the HUB History Podcast (a history of Boston) interviews Michael Troy about the battle of Bunker Hill. To learn more about HUB History, go to HUBhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Troy

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Rev250-023 Bunker Hill June 17, 1775 9:49

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June 17, 1775: The Provincials occupy Bunker and Breeds Hills on the Charlestown Peninsula. The British struggle to take the Hill, leading to their largest losses of the Revolutionary War. For more details on the Battle of Bunker Hill, check out Episodes 65 and 66 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/10/episode-065…

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Spirit of ’66: Moe Drabowsky 20:16

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Spirit of ’66: Moe Drabowsky | The Bird Tapes from John Eisenberg

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413 Dr. Joseph Warren & the Battle of Bunker Hill 1:14:30

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June 17, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first full-scale battle of what would become the American War for Independence. Although technically a British victory, Bunker Hill proved that colonial soldiers could hold their own against the might of the British Empire. New England militiamen inflicted 1,054 casualties…

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Rev250-022 Creating the Continental Army 8:34

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The Second Continental Congress began meeting nearly a month after Lexington and Concord. Delegates debated what to do next before finally voting to create a Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and appointing George Washington as its commander the following day. For more details, check out Episode 64 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.…

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ARP356 Federalist Papers and New York 33:42

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New Yorkers greatly oppose the Constitution. Governor Clinton does not even begin the convention until June 1788. After convention delegates receive word that Nine states have ratified and the Constitution is going into effect, with or without New York, the Convention debate turns. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete …

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Rev250-021 Battle of Machias 9:17

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The British try to convince locals in the small town of Machias, in modern-day Maine, to provide lumber to the besieged army and navy in Boston. Instead, the locals capture the navy ship sent to their town, killing the captain and converting the ship to a patriot warship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BFW Revisited: On Juneteenth 54:08

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Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is nearly upon us, and it offers us the perfect moment for reflection. What do we know about Juneteenth? Where did this holiday begin? And how has it grown from a regional commemoration into a national conversation about freedom, equality, and memory? In this episode…

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ARP355 Virginia Ratification, 1788 33:11

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Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the Constitution in the summer of 1788. Former Governor Patrick Henry George Mason led the opposition, while Governor Edmund Randolph and James Madison lead the supporters. George Washington stays home and largely stays quiet. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as …

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Rev250-020 British leave NY and VA 6:02

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During the first week of June, patriots seize weapons from British regulars as they leave NY. In Virginia, they force the Royal Governor to seek refuge on a navy ship. For more details, check out Episode 69 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-069-south-joins-war.html Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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412 The Franklin Stove 57:12

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It might surprise you, but in the 18th century, people across the globe were reckoning with colder-than-usual weather brought on by the Little Ice Age—a centuries-long chill that made heating homes more urgent than ever. At the same time, early Americans were cutting down trees at an unsustainable pace to stay warm. Enter Benjamin Franklin. In this…

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ARP354 Ratification Spring 33:59

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In the spring of 1788, New Orleans was destroyed by fire. Maryland, South Carolina and New Hampshire ratify the Constitution. Maryland supports it overwhelmingly and without amendments after hearing that George Washington strongly supported that. South Carolina opponents object that the Constitution does not protect slavery. New Hampshire opponents…

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Rev250-019 First Declaration of Independence 5:38

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May 31, 1775: The people of Mecklenburg, North Carolina declare their independence from Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Troy

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Rev250-018 Patriots Rush out Word of Lexington and Concord 7:23

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After open warfare between Regulars and colonists breaks out on April 19, 1775, the patriots produce dozens of reports and rush them to London. They beat the army's reports by several weeks, forcing the ministry to read about the outbreak of war in the newspapers on May 29, 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Rev250-017 Appeal to Canada 8:35

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May 29, 1775: The Second Continental Congress calls on the people of Quebec to join the fight against British tyranny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Troy

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BFW Revisited: The Early History of the U.S. Congress 1:08:37

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To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress, this episode revisits the origins of the United States Congress and how early Americans built a representative government from revolutionary ideals. Historians Matt Wasniewski and Terrence Ruckner of the Office of the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives join us to e…

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AR-SP33 Shots Heard Round the World, with John Ferling 1:07:37

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Our American Revolution Round Table spoke with John Ferling, author of Shots Heard Round the World: American, Britain and Europe in the Revolutionary War. Check out other books by John Ferling here: https://amzn.to/4kyg4pp To receive invitations to future live events, join my mailing list, ⁠https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcas…

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Rev250-016 Chelsea Creek 7:15

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On May 27, 1775, provincials do battle with British marines, and wade out into the water with muskets to storm and destroy a British Navy ship. For more on this, check out Episode 62 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-061-battle-of-chelsea-creek.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Rev250-015 Arrival of the Cerberus 5:29

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On May 25, 1775, the ship Cerberus arrives in Boston, carrying Generals William Howe, Henry Clinton, and Johnny Burgoyne. For more on this, check out Episode 62 of the American Revolution Podcast https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-062-three-headed-cerberus-in.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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411 Philadelphia: An Early History 1:04:41

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Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress. Why was Philadelphia chosen as the seat of Congress? What made the city a critical hub for revolutionary ideas, commerce, and culture? And how has Philadelphia’s early history shaped the bro…

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ARP353 Ratification in New England 35:21

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In early 1788, the New England States all consider Ratification. Massachusetts, with its political leadership unenthusiastic, finds itself deeply divided and determines that the constitution needs amendments. Blog ⁠⁠⁠https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recom…

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Rev250-014 Grape Island 5:52

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On May 21, 1775, the New England Army around Boston skirmishes with British Regulars over resources on Grape Island, in Boston Harbor. For more details, check out Episode 61 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-061-battle-of-chelsea-creek.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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Spirit of ’66: Eddie Watt 15:33

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Spirit of ’66: Eddie Watt - John Eisenberg's 'The Bird Tapes'

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Rev250-013 Arnold Invades Canada 7:09

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After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, Benedict Arnold commandeers a Navy and invades Canada. Ethan Allen tries to follow and nearly gets captured. Patriot officials removed them both from command. For more details, check out Episode 60 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-060-securing-lake-champlain.html Lea…

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BFW Revisited: Founding Friendships 45:26

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What did friendship between men and women look like in the decades following the American Revolution? Could emotional closeness and intellectual kinship flourish outside of marriage— and without scandal? In this episode, we revisit our earlier conversation with historian Cassandra Good, author of Founding Friendships: Friendships between Men and Wo…

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ARP352 First States to Ratify 35:44

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Four states, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Georgia, move to ratify the Constitution before 1787 comes to an end. Blog ⁠⁠https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788,…

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Ben Franklin's World Trailer 0:37

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This is a 30-second trailer for Ben Franklin's World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Liz Covart

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Rev250-012 Capture of Fort Ticonderoga 7:07

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Despite an amazing level of confusion, miscommunication and a dispute over who was in command, the American manage to capture Fort Ticonderoga with only 83 men in the early morning hours of May 10, 1775. For more details on this topic, please check out Episode 59 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/08/episode-059-…

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410 The World's First Personal Advice Column 1:06:13

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When did people begin seeking anonymous advice for their most profound personal dilemmas? What can the answers to their early questions tell us about the emotional lives of people in the past? We’re traveling back in time to 1690s England to explore the world’s first personal advice column, The Athenian Mercury. This two-sided broadsheet publicatio…

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ARP351 Ratification, First Steps 33:20

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Washington ends the Convention with an epic drinking party before heading home. The proposed Constitution is taken to New York where the Confederation Congress has to decide what to do with it. Blog ⁠https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the We…

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Rev250-011 Second Continental Congress 9:00

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Benjamin Franklin returns from Britain in time to join the opening of the Second Continental Delegates. With war having already started in New England, delegates must decide whether to join the fight. For more details on this topic, check out Episode 64 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-064-second-con…

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BFW Revisited: Paul Revere's Ride Through History 1:29:33

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Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is one of the most famous events in American history. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere set out to warn the Massachusetts countryside that British regulars were marching to seize rebel supplies in Concord. Revere’s name has become legendary, immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, The Midnight Ride…

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AR-SP32 Turning Points, with John Maass 55:17

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Our April 2025 American Revolution Round Table hosted John Maass, author of From Trenton to Yorktown: Turning Points of the Revolutionary War. More books by John Maass To receive invitations to future live events, join my mailing list, https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy or become a member on Patreon.com: htt…

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Rev250-010 The Siege of Boston 8:02

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Following the British Retreat from Lexington and Concord on April 18, 1775, the Provincial Army of New England forms literally overnight to besiege the British Army at Boston. The standoff would last nearly a year. For more on this topic, check out Episode 56, The Shot Heard 'Round the World: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/08/episode-056-shot-h…

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409 The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775 58:42

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April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war. What do we really know about that fateful day? How did the people of Concord prepare for what they faced in April 1775? David Wood, the longtime curator of the Concord Museum and the author of Eyewitness…

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ARP350 Signing the Constitution 34:44

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The delegates at the federal convention in Philadelphia wrap up their work in September 1787, sending their proposed Constitution to the people of the United States. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Witnesses at the Creation:…