American Revolution Podcast
Michael Troy
A chronological journey through the Revolutionary War.
- 33 minutes 8 secondsARP379 The Election of 1792
Despite his reluctance to continue in office, George Washington wins a second term unanimously. John Adams defeats a challenge by NY Governor George Clinton. Clinton also wins a controversial reelection as governor as his opponents cry foul when Clinton supporters prevent three counties from having their votes counted.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: The Elections of 1789 & 1792: And the Administration of George Washington, by Arthur Schlesinger (ed).
Online Recommendation of the Week: The Disputed Election of 1792: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jay/01-05-02-0191
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8 March 2026, 8:00 am - 9 minutes 32 secondsRev250-072 Dorchester Heights
On the night of March 4, 1776, Continentals build defenses on Dorchester Heights, south of Boston. The work is so fast that it amazes the British. Gen. Howe decides they must evacuate Boston after the occupation. Howe's decision not to attack Dorchester, also means Washington does not execute a plan to storm Boston via a water landing that probably would have destroyed the Continental Army.
For more context on this story, listen to Episode 85 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-085-dorchester-heights.html
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4 March 2026, 9:00 am - 50 minutes 48 secondsAR-SP47 Postal Service with Steve Kochersperger
Our February Round Table discussed how the postal service worked during the American Revolution. Joining us was Steve Kochersperger, historian for the United States Postal Service.
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1 March 2026, 9:00 am - 9 minutes 33 secondsRev250-071 Moore's Creek Bridge
British recruiters raise a loyalist army in western North Carolina. The patriots block them from marching to the coast, capturing and dispersing the army at Moore's Creek Bridge on Feb. 27, 1776.
For more context on this story, listen to Episode 82 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-082-battle-of-moores-creek.html
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25 February 2026, 4:59 pm - 31 minutes 54 secondsARP378 Kentucky Statehood, 1792
Kentucky began seeking independence from Virginia the year after the Revolutionary War ended. It took nearly a decade of petitions and lobbying to make that a reality.
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: Kentucky's Road to Statehood, by Lowell Harrison.
Online Recommendation of the Week: Forging a Bluegrass Commonwealth: The Kentucky Statehood Movement and the Politics of the Trans-Appalachian West, 1783–1792: https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2113&context=etd
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22 February 2026, 9:00 am - 9 minutes 11 secondsRev250-070 Continental Navy Sets Sail
On February 17, 1776, the new Continental Navy commanded by Esek Hopkins and consisting of eight small ships sails out of Philadelphia with instructions to destroy the British Navy. Commander Hopkins realizes his orders are crazy and sails for the Bahamas instead.
For more context on this story, listen to Episode 84 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-084-continental-navy-raids.html
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17 February 2026, 1:17 pm - 4 minutes 55 secondsARP Bonus Episode - Washington's Birthday
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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16 February 2026, 9:00 am - 35 minutes 2 secondsARP377 Washington's First Veto
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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15 February 2026, 9:00 am - 6 minutes 21 secondsRev250-069 Washington proposes to invade Boston
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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11 February 2026, 1:19 pm - 7 minutes 26 secondsRev250-068 Charles Lee Goes to NYC
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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3 February 2026, 9:00 am - 57 minutes 12 secondsAR-SP46 The Revolution in South Carolina, with Carl Borick
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)
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