American Revolution Podcast
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
Rev250-126 Fort Cumberland, Nova Scotia
Patriots in Halifax attempt to liberate the region for the United States. They attack the British garrison at Fort Cumberland on November 10, 1776.
For more, check out Episode 119 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/10/episode-119-fort-cumberland-nova-scotia.html
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Alien Acts of 1798
The threat of war with France creating panic across the country in 1798. Congress passes a series of laws against immigrants in America.
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: The Quasi-War :The Politics and Diplomacy of the Undeclared war with France, 1797-1801, by Alexander DeConde
Online Recommendation of the Week: The Alien Enemies Act, Explained https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/alien-enemies-act-explained
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Rev250-112 British Withdrawals
On November 4, General Guy Carleton gives up on his offensive on Lake Champlain, returning to Quebec. On November 5, General William Howe gives up on his offensive against Washington's Army north of White Plains. He withdraws to New York City.
For more on this, check out Episode 111 and Episode 112 on the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-111-retreat-from-lake-champlain.html
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Quasi-War Navy
The Quasi-War with France gave birth to the US Navy and Marines, after Congress had eliminated both following the end of the Revolutionary War. US Navy ships take on French ships in the West Indies and elsewhere. They get some help from the British Navy, but issues of sailor impressment continue to divide Britain and the US.
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: Stoddert's War: Naval Operations During the Quasi-War with France, 1798-1801, by Michael Palmer (borrow on archive.org).
Online Recommendation of the Week: Our Naval War with France: https://archive.org/details/ournavalwarwith03allegoog
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Rev250-124 Battle of White Plains
On October 28, 1776, British Forces attack the Americans at White Plains, NY.
For more on this, check up Episode 112 on the American Revolution Podcast.https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/09/episode-112-battle-of-white-plains.html
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AR-SP55 Dr. Joseph Warren, with Salina Baker
Our roundtable discussion welcomed Salina Baker, author of Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Novel of Dr. Joseph Warren and an American Rebellion to discuss Joseph Warren.
View a summary of this episode on my blog: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2026/10/ar-sp55-joseph-warren-with-salina-baker.html Buy the book: Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Novel of Dr. Joseph Warren and an American Rebellion
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Rev250-123 Retreat to White Plains
On October 22, 1776, General Washington evacuates Harlem Heights, moving out of Manhattan to White Plains. The Continentals also skirmish with a loyalist regiment at Mamaroneck, NY.
For more on this, check out Episode 112 on the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/09/episode-112-battle-of-white-plains.html
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The Quasi-War Army
Caught up in War Fever, Congress authorizes a large standing army. Adams appoints George Washington as the commander, but Alexander Hamilton becomes the real power.
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: Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic, by Lindsay Chervinsky
Online Recommendation of the Week: Organization of the Provisional Army of the United States in the Anticipated War with France, 1798-1800: https://archive.org/details/organizationofpr00godf
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Rev250-122 Pelham Bay
On October 18, 1776, British forces land and Pelham Bay, finally hoping to go after the main Continental Army under Washington at Harlem Heights.
For more on this, check out Episode 112 on the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/09/episode-112-battle-of-white-plains.html
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The XYZ Affair
In 1797, President Adams sends a peace commission to France to restore relations. The French government refuses any official meetings until the commissioners pay bribes to top officials. When word gets back to America, it begins calls for a war with France.
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: The XYZ Affair, 1797-1798, by Harold Vaughn.
Online Recommendation of the Week: America and France. The intire [sic] message of the president of the United States, to both houses of Congress: covering the full powers to, and dispatches from, the envoys extraordinary of the United States, to the French Republic, https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_america...
Rev250-121 Throg's Neck
On October 12, 1776, The British Army lands at Throg's Neck, in the Bronx, in an attempt to attack the Continental Army. The attack does not go as planned.
For more on this, listen to Episode 112 of the American revolution podcast on blog.amrevpodcast.com
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/09/episode-112-battle-of-white-plains.html
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Rev250-120 Valcour Bay
On October 11, 1776, General Benedict Arnold faces overwhelming odds to take on the British fleet on Lake Champlain.
For more details, check out Episode 110 and Episode 111 at blog.amrevpodcast.com.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-110-battle-of-valcour-island.html
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ARP402 A Brawl in Congress
President Adams warns Congress that the US needs to Respond to France's diplomatic break with the US. Congress fails to unite around a single response. Adams sends a three man commission to France. Congress gets distracted having to expel Senator Blount for conspiring with Britain. During these arguments, Congressman Roger Griswold uses a cane to attack Congressman Matthew Lyon on the House floor.
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: Matthew Lyon: “New Man” of the Democratic Revolution, 1749–1822, by Aleine Austin.
Online Recommendation of the Week: History of the Administration of John Adams: https://archive.org/details/historyofadminis00wood
...Rev250-119 Canadian Invasion
On October 4, 1776, the British launch a fleet on Lake Champlain with the goal of recapturing Fort Ticonderoga and then marching to New York City.
For more on this topic, listen to Episode 106 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-106-arms-race-at-lake-champlain.html
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AR-SP54 Kingdom of Devils
Our Round Table welcomed Author Katherine Grandjean, author of Kingdom of Devils: A Tale of Murder in the Shadow of the American Revolution.
View a Transcript of this episode on my blog: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2026/09/ar-sp54-kingdom-of-devils-with.html
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Professor Grandjean's website: https://www.wellesley.edu/people/katherine-grandjean
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Rev250-118 Delegation to France
On September 26, 1776, the Continental Congress appoints a delegation to France to open diplomatic relations to support the war effort.
For more on this, check out Episode 108 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-108-french-connection.html
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Rev250-117 Hanging Nathan Hale
On September 22, 1776 the British hanged Captain Nathan Hale. Before his death, he reported remarked “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.”
For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podcast:
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-109-great-fire-of-new-york.html
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War in Puerto Rico
In 1797, a British Naval Victory off the coast of Cape. St. Vincent, Portugal prevents Spain from supporting its colonies in the West Indies. Britain secures several smaller islands before setting its sights on Puerto Rico.
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: The Eighteenth Century Caribbean & British Attack on Puerto Rico in 1797, by Maria Alonso.
Online Recommendation of the Week: The Unsuccessful Invasion of Puerto Rico – April 1797 https://morethannelson.com/the-unsuccessful-invasion-of-puerto-rico-april-179odcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy
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Rev250-116 The Great Fire of New York
On September 21, 1776 a fire ripped through New York City just days after the British occupation.
For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podcast:
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/08/episode-109-great-fire-of-new-york.html
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Rev250-115 Harlem Heights
On September 16, 1776, a British advance party probes the Continental Lines at Harlem Heights. The Continentals push them back and prove that they will stand and fight. Colonel Thomas Knowlton is killed in the fighting.
For more, go to Episode 107 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-107-battles-of-kips-bay-harlem.html
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The Maria Reynolds Affair
In 1797 the nation was scandalized over the public revelation of a sexual affair involving Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds. The story also raised questions about possible financial collusion and corruption involving Hamilton and Maria's husband, James Reynolds.
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: Jefferson and Hamilton: The Rivalry That Forged a Nation, by John Ferling.
Online Recommendation of the Week: Reynolds Pamphlet, 1797 https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-21-02-0138-0002 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy
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Rev250-114 Kips Bay
On September 15, 1776, British forces landed at Kips Bay on Manhattan, forcing the militia defenders to flee and threatening the capture of the entire Continental Army. George Washington is almost killed.
For more, go to Episode 107 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-107-battles-of-kips-bay-harlem.html
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Financial Crisis of 1797
The war in Europe, and the Bank of England's failure to supports its own banknotes, triggers a financial crisis in America. Among the casualties is Robert Morris. The once-richest man in America spends years in debtors' prison.
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: Empire of Liberty: A History of the Early Republic, , 1789-1815, by Gordon S. Wood
Online Recommendation of the Week: "Paper Money, The Nation, and the Suspension of Cash Payments in 1797" The Historical Journal, 2015. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24531987
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Rev250-113 Launch of the Turtle
On September 6, 1776, the Continental Army deployed a submarine against the British fleet in New York.
For more on this, go to Episode 104 of the American Revolution Podcast at https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-104-submarine-warfare.html
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Rev250-112 Long Island Peace Conference
During the first week of September, 1776, an American delegation from the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, accepted an invitation to travel to New York to discuss. After meeting with Admiral Howe on Long Island, both sides realized that the war would have to continue.
For more on this topic, please listen to Episode 105 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/07/episode-105-staten-island-peace.html
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Eric Metaxas - Revolution
Author Eric Metaxas joined our August 2026 round table on Zoom to discuss his new book
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Rev250-111 Evacuation of Brooklyn
Over the night of August 29-30. The Continental Army pulls off a miraculous retreat from Brooklyn into Manhattan, across the East River, while the British are poised to destroy them.
For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-103-battle-of-brooklyn.html
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Rev230-110 Battle of Brooklyn
During the last week of August, 1776, the British capture Long Island, handing a devastating blow to the Americans.
For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-103-battle-of-brooklyn.html
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John Adams Inauguration
March 4, 1797: John Adams takes the oath of office, replacing George Washington as President. Almost immediately, he feels alone and without political allies.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: John Adams, by David McCullough.
Online Recommendation of the Week: Inaugural Address of John Adams https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/adams.asp
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Rev250-109 British land on Long Island
On August 22, 1776 the British began landing on Long Island in preparation for attacking the Continental Army.
For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Revolution Podcast.
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The End of Washington's Presidency
George Washington gives his last State of the Union address, then completes his final months in office frustrated with an increasingly divided Congress and nation.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: Benjamin Franklin Bache and the Philadelphia Aurora, by James Tagg.
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Rev250-108 Peace Discussions
As the British Army and Navy assembled in New York Harbor over July and August, 1776, Admiral Richard Howe reached out to his friend Benjamin Franklin to see if they could put an end to this conflict without further violence. Franklin made clear in his response that the US was independent of Britain, and that unless Britain accepted that fact, there would be war.
For more context, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast.
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Election of 1796
In 1796, Adams beats Jefferson in the presidential race, but shenanigans among the electors prevents Adams' running mate, Thomas Pinckney from beating Jefferson, meaning that Jefferson becomes Adams' Vice President.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: The First Presidential Contest: 1796 and the Founding of American Democracy, by Jeffrey L. Pasley
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395b Washington's Farewell Address (full text)
On December 19, 1796 President Washington released his farewell address. This is a recording of the full text of Washington's address.
For more context, listen to Episode 395 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2026/08/arp395-washingtons-farewell-address.html
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Rev250-107 Debating Escape from New York
By the beginning of August, 1776, most of the British fleet was in New York Harbor. The British Army was sitting on Statin Island, awaiting an attack. The Continental Army debated burning New York city and withdrawing without a fight.
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Washington's Farewell Address
Washington waits until just before the 1796 presidential elections to announce that he will not run for a third term. His address received mixed reviews but has been remembered by history.
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Rev250-106 Signing the Declaration
On August 2, 1776, nearly a month after approving it, and after thousands of other copies were distributed around the country, delegates to the Continental Congress signed what we consider today to be the "original" Declaration of Independence.
For more context, check out Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast.
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Rev250-105 War with the Cherokee
On July 29, South Carolina militia launched an army to put an end to the attacks on their frontier.
For more context, check out Episode 102 of the American Revolution Podcast.
https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-102-cherokee-war-in-south.html
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AR-SP52 Button Gwinnett with Mark Di Vincenzo
Our July 2026 Round Table welcomed Mark Di Vincenzo, author of Button Gwinnett: America's Accidental Founding Father.
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