Over the summer of 1787, the Federal Convention in Philadelphia debates the idea of an executive branch for the new government.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution, by Richard Beeman
Online Recommendation of the Week: The Growth of the Constitution in the Federal Convention of 1787: https://archive.org/details/growthconstitut00meiggoog
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Rev. 250-008 London Orders Gage to Act
On April 14, 1775, General Gage of Massachusetts receives a letter from Lord Dartmouth calling on him to take action against the rebels.
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AR348 Creating a Congress, 1787
Over the summer of 1787, the Federal Convention in Philadelphia struggles with the details of how the new federal legislature will work.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: 1787: The Grand Convention, by Clinton Rossiter. (borrow on archive.org)
Online Recommendation of the Week: The Constitutional Convention of 1787: A Day by Day Account: https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-constitutionalconvention.htm
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Rev250-007 Massachusetts Creates an Army
During the First week of April, 1775, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress establishes rules and regulations for the army it planned to use in the coming fight with the British Regulars.
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AR-SP31 The Ride, with Kostya Kennedy
In March, 2025, Author Kostya Kennedy released his book The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America. Mr. Kennedy joined our American Revolution Roundtable to discuss Paul Revere and the importance of his famous Ride.
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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