What if one of the greatest turning points in American history wasn't a battle—but a bold stand for freedom of conscience?

On this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet welcomes bestselling author and acclaimed historian Russell Shorto to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America. Together, they explore the little-known events surrounding the English takeover of New Amsterdam in 1664 and how those pivotal moments helped shape the future of America.

From Peter Stuyvesant and Richard Nicolls to the remarkable story of The Flushing Remonstrance—widely considered America's first fight for religious freedom—this conversation uncovers the origins of the ideals that continue to define our nation: liberty, diversity, tolerance, and democracy.

If you think you know the story of America's beginnings, think again. This is the history they didn't teach in school.

📖 Guest: Russell Shorto
📚 Book: Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America

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