Rev250-070 Continental Navy Sets Sail
On February 17, 1776, the new Continental Navy commanded by Esek Hopkins and consisting of eight small ships sails out of Philadelphia with instructions to destroy the British Navy. Commander Hopkins...
17 Helmi 9min
ARP Bonus Episode - Washington's Birthday
We take a look at why George Washington changed his birth date and the decision to make it a national holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Helmi 4min
ARP377 Washington's First Veto
Congress tackled many important issues in early 1792, increasing the size of the army, defining the militia power structure, taxes, the economy and reapportionment. President Washington signs most in...
15 Helmi 35min
Rev250-069 Washington proposes to invade Boston
On February 26, 1776, General George Washington proposes an invasion of Boston by marching the Continental Army across a frozen Boston Harbor and assaulting British defenses. For more context, check ...
11 Helmi 6min
Rev250-068 Charles Lee Goes to NYC
Third in command of the Continental Army, Gen. Charles Lee gets an independent command in New York City. After a few weeks, he alienates just about everyone and gets transferred south. Lee's move to...
3 Helmi 7min
AR-SP46 The Revolution in South Carolina, with Carl Borick
Carl Borick, Director of the University of Charleston Museum in South Carolina joined us for a discussion of South Carolina's role in the Revolutionary War. We covered the British attack on Fort Sull...
1 Helmi 57min
Rev250-067 Knox Brings Artillery to Boston
A 25 year old civilian, Henry Knox manages to bring 60 tons of artillery from Ticonderoga to Cambridge, earning himself a commission in the Continental Army. For more context, check out Episode 80 of...
27 Tammi 10min
ARP376 Battle of Wabash
The US army attempts to crush native resistance in the Ohio territory, and fails miserably. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete t...
25 Tammi 32min
