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American Revolution Podcast
Hosted by Michael Troy · EN
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
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Rev250-081 Roderigue Hortalez & Co
Apr 2900:06:09Summary readyOn May 3, 1776 a new company opened in France. Roderigue Hortalez & Co. would be come the first key component to providing covert military aid to the American cause. For more on this topic, check out Episode 108 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-108-french-connection.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AR-SP49 Facing Washington's Crossing, with Seven Bier
Apr 2600:56:28Summary readyOur April Round Table hosted Steven Bier, author of Facing Washington's Crossing: The Hessians and the Battle of Trenton. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-080 Continental Congress in Quebec
Apr 2300:06:21Summary readyThe Continental Congress sends a delegation to Province of Quebec to encourage them to join the patriot cause. The delegation arrives in Montreal on April 29, 1776. To learn more about these events, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-087-canada-spring-1776.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP384 Rebirth of the US Navy
Apr 1900:33:09Summary readyAfter the Barbary states capture American merchant ships and enslave the crews, Congress finally decides to create the United States Navy. On March 27, 1794, President Washington signs the Naval Act, authorizing the construction of six frigates. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the US Navy, By Ian Toll Online Recommendation of the Week: The Reestablishment of the Navy, 1787-1801: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/bibliographies/reestablishment-navy-1787-1801.html Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-079 British Fleet in NC
Apr 1600:05:28Tap to summarizeOn April 18, 1776, the first ships of the British fleet carrying reinforcements under General Cornwallis, arrives in Cape Fear, NC, joining up with General Clinton for operations in the south. For more details about these events go to episodes 82 and 96 of the American Revolution Podcast. Episode 82: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-082-battle-of-moores-creek.html Episode 96: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-096-battle-of-sullivans-island.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-078 Washington Arrives in NYC
Apr 1300:08:21Tap to summarizeAfter the Continentals force the British to evacuate Boston, General Washington begins slowly moving his army to New York City. Washington personally arrives in the city on April 13, 1776. For more details on this event, check out Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washington-moves-to-new-york.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP383 Eli Whitney & Dolley Madison
Apr 1200:32:47Tap to summarizeA young New Englander moves to Georgia to work as a tutor for a widow. He ends up inventing a device that will change the south, and the world, forever. Also James Madison, a 43 years old bachelor finally manages to find a wife, the 26 year old widow, Dolley Payne Todd. This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Strength And Honor: The Life Of Dolley Madison, By Richard Cote (borrow on archive.org). Online Recommendation of the Week: Memoir of Eli Whitney, Esq. https://archive.org/details/memoirofeliwhitn00olms Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-077 Halifax Resolves
Apr 900:06:16Tap to summarizeOn April 12, 1774, the Fourth Provincial Congress in North Carolina calls on its delegates to the Continental Congress to support independence from Britain. For more on the American Revolution, go to Blog.AmRevPodcast.com to listen to all our episodes. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AR-SP48 America Victorious, with Tom Hand
Apr 500:53:30Tap to summarizeOur March 2025 American Revolution Round Table invited Tom Hand, author of America Victorious: Lesser-Known Campaigns and Commanders That Helped Win American Independence Get your autographed copy of America Victorious by ordering on AmericanaCorner.com. Use the coupon code REVOLUTION to save 15% and get free shipping. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To participate live in future Zoom events, be sure to join as a member on Patreon, or sign up for my mailing list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-076 Continental Navy Returns
Apr 300:05:23Tap to summarizeOn April 8, 1776, the Continental Navy returns to Connecticut, after a two month raid on the Bahamas and capturing several British ships. Despite its actions, Congress is not happy and the Navy never sails as a fleet again. For more on this topic, listen to Episode 84 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-084-continental-navy-raids.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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