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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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Rev250-068 Charles Lee Goes to NYC
Feb 300:07:26Tap to summarizeThird 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 NYC presages the move for the Continental Army, as discussed in more detail in 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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AR-SP46 The Revolution in South Carolina, with Carl Borick
Feb 100:57:12Tap to summarizeCarl 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 Sullivan in 1776, Charleston's stand of in 1779, the British Siege of Charleston in 1780, and the events following the Siege. The Charleston Museum has a special exhibit called Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775-1783. You can get more details here: https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/exhibits/upcoming/68/ringleaders-of-rebellion Mr. Borick also has thee books about the War: A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780 Relieve Us of This Burthen: American Prisoners of War in the Revolutionary South, 1780-1782 Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence (pre-order, release on March 24, 2026) 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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ARP-Bonus001 Madison's Draft Bill of Rights
Aug 14, 202500:15:23Tap to summarizeJames Madison's proposed Bill of Rights, submitted to Congress on June 8, 1789. For a written transcript, go to: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2025/08/james-madison-proposed-nine-changes-to.html You can leave comments for me under the blog entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-033 Planning for Quebec
Aug 12, 202500:05:19Tap to summarizeOn August 14, 1775 Major James Brown brings back his report from Quebec, recommending that the Continental Army invade as soon as possible. For more on the American Revolution, including all back episodes for free, go to https://blog.amrevpodcast.com For Ad free episodes, join on Patreon for as little as $2/month. https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast Or get a free trial subscription to the Into History Network: https://intohistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP361 Bill of Rights: First Draft
Aug 10, 202500:33:09Tap to summarizeBetween late 1788 and early James Madison goes from being a leading opponent of a bill of rights, to its chief advocate. He introduces his proposed bill of rights into Congress only a few months into the first session. 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: James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights, by Richard Labunski Online Recommendation of the Week: Madison’s Consistency on the Bill of Rights: https://nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/madisons-consistency-on-the-bill-of-rights 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 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 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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Rev250-032 The Battle of Gloucester
Aug 6, 202500:05:22Tap to summarizeIn the first week of August, 1775, the British Navy gets another lesson about trying to go near the land in hostile territory. For more American Revolution stories, check out the American Revolution Podcast at https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ARP360 Judiciary Act of 1789
Aug 3, 202500:32:51Tap to summarizeThe US Senate has to create an entire federal court system. The vagueness in the Constitution leads to political fights over what powers a federal court system should have. Washington appoints the entire Federal judiciary in one day. 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: Rewriting the History of the Judiciary Act of 1789: Exposing Myths, Challenging Premises, and Using New Evidence, by Wilfred J. Ritz Online Recommendation of the Week: Sketches of Debate of the First Senate of the United States: https://archive.org/details/sketchesofdebate00macl_0 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 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 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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Rev250-031 Congress Rejects the Conciliatory Proposition
Jul 30, 202500:07:31Tap to summarizeOn July 31, 1775, with open warfare continuing around Boston, the Continental Congress rejects Parliament's efforts to divide the colonies by promising not to tax them directly, as long as the colonies give Britain all the money is requests from them. For more context, check out Episode 50, where Parliament passes the Conciliatory Resolution: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/06/episode-050-britain-prepares-for-war.html or Episode 68, where Congress rejects it: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/10/episode-068-congress-olive-branch.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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AR-SP36 Washington: American Hero, with Otto Aouita
Jul 27, 202501:26:19Tap to summarizeI sat down with filmmaker Otto Aouita to discuss his upcoming movie: Washington: American Hero, which is scheduled to be released on July 4, 2026. For more details on the movie, go to www.ceenema.com For a summary of this discussion, go to: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2025/07/ar-sp36-washington-american-hero-movie.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rev250-030 Riflemen Join the Continentals
Jul 23, 202500:04:33Tap to summarizeFor the week of July 23, 1775: A company of Pennsylvania Riflemen join the Siege of Boston. Congress appoints Benjamin Church as Surgeon General, and Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General. The Green Mountain Boys ditch Ethan Allen, and other events from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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