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**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

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ARP Bonus Episode - Washington's Birthday Feb 16, 2026

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We take a look at why George Washington changed his birth date and the decision to make it a national holiday.

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ARP377 Washington's First Veto Feb 15, 2026

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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 into law, but also exercises his first veto.

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Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alexander Hamilton and the Growth of the New Nation, by John C. Miller. (Borrow on archive.org)

Online Recommendation of the Week: Hamilton’s Report on Manufactures Dec. 5, 1791: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-10-02-0001-0007

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Rev250-069 Washington proposes to invade Boston Feb 11, 2026

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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 out Episode 85 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-085-dorchester-heights.html

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Rev250-068 Charles Lee Goes to NYC Feb 03, 2026

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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 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

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AR-SP46 The Revolution in South Carolina, with Carl Borick Feb 01, 2026

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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 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.

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Rev250-067 Knox Brings Artillery to Boston Jan 27, 2026

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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 the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-080-knox-expedition.html

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ARP376 Battle of Wabash Jan 25, 2026

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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 transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.

Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ War Along the Wabash: The Ohio Indian Confederacy’s Destruction of the US Army, 1791, by Steven Locke.

Online Recommendation of the Week: “Our Loss Was Heavy”: Brigadier General Josiah Harmar’s Kekionga Campaign of 1790: https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1001665.pdf

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Rev250-066 Congress Deliberates Independence Jan 21, 2026

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On Jan 24, 1776 Congress forms a Committee to respond to the King's speech. The King accused the colonies of seeking independence and called on Parliament to crush the rebellion with military force. Congress must decide whether to deny seeking independence, or embrace it.

For more context, check out Episode 83 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-083-continental-congress-winter.html.

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ARP375 Ratifying the Bill of Rights Jan 18, 2026

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In December, 1791, Virginia becomes the final state to ratify the proposed amendments, allowing ten of the twelve proposed amendments to take effect.

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Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The First Congress: How James Madison, George Washington, and a Group of Extraordinary Men Invented the Government, by Fergus M. Bordewich .

Online Recommendation of the Week: What about the Two Amendments and Three States that Got Away? https://teachingamericanhistory.org/resource/themes/amendments-and-states-that-got-away

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Rev250-065 Arrest of John Johnson in NY Jan 14, 2026

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January 17, 1776: After John Johnson amasses a loyalist army in upstate new York, Native American alliances, the Continental army assembles an overwhelming force to arrest and disarm him.

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