A History of the United States
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A podcast charting the history of the United States of America from the foundation of Jamestown to the end of the cold war, covering political, military, economic, social, and cultural history.
A History of the United States
1w ago
This week we continue to look at the westward migration, this time focusing on the Federal Government's attempt to manage it. We then look at Cooperstown, one of the success stories of the 1790s ..read more
A History of the United States
2M ago
This week we cover the life of Daniel Boone, one of the early pioneers and folk heroes ..read more
A History of the United States
6M ago
This week, we cover the outbreak of the Whiskey Rebellion in the summer of 1794 ..read more
A History of the United States
8M ago
This week, we watch tensions rise over 1793 and 1794, complicated by Yellow Fever ..read more
A History of the United States
10M ago
This week, Hamilton looks to raise revenues through a Whiskey Tax, which swiftly starts to go wrong ..read more
A History of the United States
1y ago
This week we follow Hamilton's battle to get his four point financial plan approved ..read more
A History of the United States
1y ago
This week we cover the creation of the initial federal departments, focusing in particular on the treasury and the idea of national debt ..read more
A History of the United States
1y ago
This week we explore the creation of the Bill of Rights, discussing how and why they took the form they did ..read more