Beste American Revolution Podcasts (2025)

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E290: Robert J. Walworth: The Green Mountain Insurgency 27:03

1d ago27:03

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Robert J. Walworth. In the lead-up to the American Revolution, Vermont and New York tangled over territory until the Crown stepped in. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP343 Shays' Rebellion 33:41

2d ago33:41

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Massachusetts farmers feel the squeeze caused by excessive taxes to pay down war debt and a shortage of money in circulation. With the laws set up to benefit wealthy eastern merchants, to the detriment of the farmers, the farmers shut down the state government in protest. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as…

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Episode 52 • Revolutionary Rhythms Music • General of the Stars 5:16

8d ago5:16

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Welcome Back Patriots! Today I share a song that I created as part of the Revolutionary Rhythms Music page, which is music about the Revolutionary War. I couldn't find specific songs about founding fathers or battles, so I created my own! We have 5 or so on the website, with more being added frequently. There will be more songs posted as podcast ep…

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ARP342 Paper Money Riot 32:49

9d ago32:49

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Years of issuing paper money to finance the Revolutionary War continued in the post war era. By 1786, farmers in debt wanted to continue paper money policies that would make it easier to pay their debts. Merchant creditors opposed these policies. States that failed to address these demands often found themselves facing rioters who wanted to shut do…

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E289: Keith Muchowski: Richard Varick in History and In Memory 27:04

16d ago27:04

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Keith Muchowski. From his days in the Revolution to his eventual rise to Mayor, Richard Varick was a NYC staple. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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Episode 51 • Battle at Moore's Creek Bridge: A Pivotal Moment in the American Revolution 30:53

16d ago30:53

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Welcome Back Patriots! Today I talk about a battle that isn't well known or talked about, but was very significant and the length of the battle will shock you! Please take poll or email your answer to my question in this podcast. Episode 51 • Battle at Moore's Creek Bridge Show Note Videos: History at High Noon Battle Timeline Good Summary of Battl…

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ARP341 Annapolis Convention 32:07

16d ago32:07

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The end of the war brought its own difficulties. The states no longer felt a strong need to remain united, and no one wanted to repay their war debts. In September, 1786, a group of nationalists met quietly at Annapolis, supposedly to discuss trade and commerce issues. They ended up proposing holding another Convention in Philadelphia to discuss a …

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E288: Jonathan Burns: Locating George Washington's Friendly Fire Incident 25:32

23d ago25:32

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This week our guest is Archaeologist Jonathan Burns. In November of 1758, George Washington accidentally opened fire on his own men in the wilds of Western Pennsylvania. For two centuries the battlefield has been lost, and Jonathan Burns believes he's found it. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.…

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AR-SP29 Round Table, Gone for a Soldier 1:13:18

23d ago1:13:18

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- - - Get the book: All Ye That Pass By: Book 1: Gone for a Soldier, by Avellina Balestri More about the author: https://avellinabalestri.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avellina.balestri To Receive Notice of future Roundtable Events on Zoom, Signup for the AmRev Podcast Mail List https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcas…

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Episode 50 • Freedom Files #13 • LightHorse Harry Lee & The Swamp Fox 7:39

27d ago7:39

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Today I talk about two amazing and different men, Lighthorse Harry Lee and Francis Marion, most commonly known as The Swamp Fox. Episode 50 • Freedom Files #13 • LightHorse Harry Lee & The Swamp Fox Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, Yo…

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ARP340 The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom 34:46

1M ago34:46

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Thomas Jefferson drafts a bill to prevent Virginia Tax dollars from being used to support the state church, Anglicanism in the colonial era. The church itself rebrands itself as the Episcopal Church, but still hopes for state support. For years, the debate rages. After Jefferson leaves for France, James Madison takes up leadership on the fight, get…

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E287: Christopher R. Pearl: Declarations of Independence: Indigenous Resilience, Colonial Rivalries, and the Cost of Revolution 37:24

1M ago37:24

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This week our guest is author Christopher R. Pearl, discussing his new book "Declarations of Independence: Indigenous Resilience, Colonial Rivalries, and the Cost of Revolution." For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP339 Hopewell Treaties 34:07

1M ago34:07

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The Continental Congress entered into treaties with the Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Benjamin Hawkins: Indian Agent, by Merritt Pound Online Recommendation of the Week: Alexand…

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ARP338 Adams Goes to London 35:10

1M ago35:10

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With the war ended, American attention shifts away from Europe while European attention shifts from America. US delegates attempt to establish a foreign policy with free trade, only to fund the major powers uninterested. Instead they struggle to keep American merchant ships from capture by Barbary pirates who enslave their crews. Blog https://blog.…

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AR-SP28 Round Table Event: Tea Hysteria & Fort Wm and Mary 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

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Our audio recording from our American Revolution Roundtable for December 2024. We talk about the anti-tea hysteria that swept America following the Boston Tea Party. We also discuss the New Hampshire Militia raid on Fort William and Mary in December of 1774. To receive notices of future Roundtable events, which are held on Zoom, please be sure to a…

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ARP337 Mount Vernon Conference 33:11

2M ago33:11

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George Washington began what he thought would be his retirement in 1784. Following a visit from the Marquis de Lafayette that year, Washington put aside retirement to return to his lifelong dream of establishing a trade route to the west that used the Potomac River, that flowed past Mount Vernon. He got Maryland and Virginia to pass laws allowing f…

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E286: Blake McGready: The Limits of Enviromental Mastery in the Highland Department 17:55

2M ago17:55

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Blake McGready. The war in the Hudson Highlands was a difficult affair, made more tedious by the environmental factors. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP336 Planning the Northwest Territory 35:54

2M ago35:54

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The Continental Congress, eager to begin settling western lands, forces native tribes to sign the treaties of Fort Stanwix (1784), Fort McIntosh (1785) and Fort Finney (1786) to relinquish claims to large portions of land in what is today the state of Ohio. Congress passes the Land Ordinance of 1785 to define exactly how blocks of this land would b…

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Episode 49 • Freedom Files #12• The Man Who Terrorized Patriots, Claudius Smith 6:13

2M ago6:13

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Episode 49 • Freedom Files #12• The Man Who Terrorized Patriots, Claudius Smith Today I talk about a man who terrorized many Patriots in NY and NJ, and I'm guessing you have never heard of him. Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube…

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E285: Paul B. Elmore: James Easton vs. Benedict Arnold: Anatomy of a Feud 17:41

2M ago17:41

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This week our guest is Paul B. Elmore. Long before he was America's most reviled traitor, Benedict Arnold had a personal grudge with James Easton. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP335 State of Franklin 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Frustrated by the ill treatment of the eastern establishment. Three counties in western North Carolina vote for independence and form a new state named after Benjamin Franklin. They establish a new government, naming John Sevier as governor. North Carolina is not happy. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as p…

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E284: Brady J. Crytzer: Guyasuta and the Fall of Indian America 48:06

3M ago48:06

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This week on Dispatches, we share Brady Crytzer's lecture on Seneca Chief Guyasuta. A lifelong advocate of Native rights, Guyasuta served as a warrior, Sachem, and diplomat during the Seven Years War and American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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E283: Robert E. Wright: Cruel Bedlam: Bankruptcies and the Break with Britain 20:01

3M ago20:01

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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Robert E. Wright. In the years leading to the American Revolution, British fiscal policy was a leading factor of unrest in the colonies. As Robert Wright shows, taxes were just the beginning. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

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ARP334 Land Ordinance of 1784 33:22

3M ago33:22

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Congress focuses on western lands to resolve its money problems. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, by Jon Meacham. Online Recommendation of the Week: Ohio in the time of the Confederati…

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E282: Ray Raphael: A Kingly Government? Benjamin Franklin's Great Fear 29:10

3M ago29:10

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This week our guest is author, editor, and JAR contributor Ray Raphael. When the American Executive was being considered, Benjamin Franklin had strong reservations about the scope of its power. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP333 Revolution and Slavery 34:47

3M ago34:47

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At the end of the Revolutionary war, people began to deal with the ideals of freedom and equality while maintaining slavery. Northern states mostly put slavery on a slow path to eventual abolition. Sothern States do not. In Massachusetts, several slaves sue under the argument that the Constitutions claims that all men are born free and equal means …

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E281: Glenn F. Williams: Dunmore's War: The Last Conflict of America's Colonial Era 56:56

4M ago56:56

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This week our feature is Dr. Glenn F. Williams. On Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, Dr. Williams presented a lecture on his new book Dunmore's War at the Braddock's Road Preservation Association Annual Seminar in Ligonier, PA. He is introduced in this clip by BRPA Vice President Dr. David Preston. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.…

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AR-SP27 Lord Dunmore's War Round Table 56:52

4M ago56:52

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The American Revolution Podcast round table met on Zoom to discuss Lord Dunmore's War on the eve of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant. Author Glenn Williams provided us with a great summary of those events. For more on this topic, get a copy of Dunmore's War: The Last Conflict of America's Colonial Era, by Glenn Williams (availa…

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Episode 48 • Part 2 of 2 • America's Beloved Hero: Lafayette's Triumphant 1824 Tour and His Bond With Washington (Part 1 is Episode 21) 40:34

4M ago40:34

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Hello Fellow Patriots! Marquis de Lafayette was a French military hero and political leader who played a key role in both the American Revolution and the French Revolution. What happened after he left America? Did he take part in the French Revolution? Why was his Farewell Tour to American in 1824 so important for the United States? I answer these …

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E280: Tim Abbott: The Terrible Ordeal of Capt. Bezaleel Beebe’s Company of Connecticut State Levies 17:04

4M ago17:04

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Tim Abbott. The story of Capt. Bezaleel Beebe is a chilling reminder of the horrors of war, and the trauma of captivity. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP332 Society of the Cincinnati 33:44

4M ago33:44

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In 1783, General Henry Knox proposes the establishment of a private organization for Continental officers called The Society of the Cincinnati. National leaders see the new group as a threat trying to undermine freedom and self-government. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to t…

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E279: Robert Guy: The Westmoreland Rangers and "The Suffering Fruntears" 20:32

4M ago20:32

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Robert Guy. The American west was transformed into a brutal partisan warzone, and Western Pennsylvania was amongst the most terrible. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP331 Washington Goes Home 32:21

4M ago32:21

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In November, 1783, Washington takes leave of his officers and the army after the British Depart New York. Washington makes his way to Annapolis to resign. Congress misses the arrival of the Dutch Ambassador and scrambles to get the final peace treaty ratified while accepting Washington's resignation. Finally a civilian, Washington arrives home at M…

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E278: Jude M. Pfister: President Washington and the Beginnings of American Law 27:33

4M ago27:33

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Jude M. Pfister. George Washington was executive of a new nation, and an untested judiciary. We examine his opinions of the courts and his perspectives on early American jurisprudence. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP330 Evacuation of New York 34:21

4M ago34:21

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Although parties had established a preliminary peace treaty in 1782, the process of moving the British army and loyalist civilians out of New York took well over a year. General Guy Carleton remained concerned about leaving behind any loyalists who might suffer the wrath of their neighbors for loyalty to the crown. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.co…

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Episode 47 • Freedom Files #11 • Banastre Tarleton & the Fierce Battle of Cowpens 8:29

4M ago8:29

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Episode 47 • Freedom Files #11 • Banastre Tarleton & the Fierce Battle of Cowpens Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram and more. All links are listed below. These videos are short but packed full of historical inform…

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E277: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Curse of the "Wizard Clip" with Brady J. Crytzer 21:04

4M ago21:04

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This week is our very special Halloween edition of Dispatches. In 1794, a Virginia farmer was haunted by a spiritual entity, and he called about a Russian prince-turned-priest to save him. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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AR-SP26 Powder Alarm - Round Table Discussion 53:01

5M ago53:01

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The Powder Alarm resulted from a British raid in September, 1774 to capture powder from a local storage site. It made clear that the patriots needed better intelligence and a better rapid response system to challenge the British soldiers. Round table events are recorded live. Participants have an opportunity to comment and ask questions. If you wou…

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E276: Colin J. Wood: Bacheller vs. Wilkinson: The Quest to Understand Benedict Arnold at Saratoga 25:37

5M ago25:37

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Colin J. Wood. The legacy of Benedict Arnold is a complicated one, and new sources have revealed fresh interpretations of his service at Saratoga. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP329 Signing the Peace Treaty 35:57

5M ago35:57

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Although major operations of the war ended in 1781, it took several more years before negotiators could work out a peace treaty. The American Peace Commissioners bickered with one another, and had to navigate French diplomacy and British politics to reach a final deal. On September 3, 1783, all parties signed Peace treaties in Paris, formally agree…

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E275: Joseph Manca: Champions of Liberty: Phillis Wheatley, Joseph Sewall, and the Old South Church 31:22

5M ago31:22

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This week our guest is JAR contributor and author Joseph Manca. Phillis Wheatley came to the New World as an enslaved person, but has left a lasting historical and literary legacy. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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ARP328 Cuddalore - The Last Battle 34:21

5M ago34:21

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In June of 1783, British forces (not yet aware of the preliminary peace treaty that had been concluded in late 1782) attacked the Indian town of Cuddalore. The British besiege the city while a French fleet challenges a larger British fleet from control of the waters off the city. The British Commander, General James Stuart, finds himself fighting n…

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Episode 46 • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: A Revolutionary Life and Legacy 28:07

5M ago28:07

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Episode 46 • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: A Revolutionary Life and Legacy Welcome Back Patriots! Okay, today, we are going to talk about a man that many have heard of, as well as the remarkable impact his words on parchment had on the entire cause, the civilians and more importantly, the Continental Army itself. I am talking about Thomas Paine. I w…

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E275: Jason R. Wickersty: Reactions in Britain to the News of the Battle of Long Island 27:17

5M ago27:17

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This week our guest is JAR Contributor Jason R. Wickersty. In the wake of the Battle of Long Island, news flourished in Britain. Some was highly accurate, and some was...well, not. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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Episode 45 • Freedom Files #10 • 10 minutes with Thomas Paine 11:51

5M ago11:51

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Episode 45 • Freedom Files #10 • 10 minutes with Thomas Paine Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram and more. All links are listed below. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a person, p…

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ARP327 Continental Instability 34:52

5M ago34:52

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In the summer of 1783, disgruntled Continental soldiers march on Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee to Princeton. Washington sends the majority of the Army home, keeping only a few hundred men. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of…

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E274: Scott Syfert: Ramsour's Mill, The End of Cornwallis' Loyalist Illusion 19:34

5M ago19:34

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This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Scott Syfert. When Charles Cornwallis looked at South Carolina, he hoped for a groundswell of Loyalist support. The Battle of Ramsour's Mill broke that illusion. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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Episode 44 • Freedom Files #9 • Benedict Arnold’s Fiery Attack on Richmond 6:31

5M ago6:31

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Episode 44 • Freedom Files #9 • Benedict Arnold’s Fiery Attack on Richmond Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, X, InstaGram and more. All links are listed below. These videos are short but packed full of historical information o…

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ARP326 Fort Carlos 34:32

5M ago34:32

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British agent James Logan Colbert raises a force of western loyalists and Chickasaw Indians to attack a Spanish outpost on the Arkansas River. The Spanish garrison manages to chase off the attackers, but not before the sack the village and take prisoners. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and li…

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E273: Geoff Smock: The Great Pillars of John Adams 23:11

6M ago23:11

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This week our guest is JAR contributor Geoff Smock. John Adams was President of the United States, but he took the time to address an activist group of young people about the true meaning of America. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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