Michael Troy
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
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Eric Metaxas joined our August 2026 round table on Zoom to discuss his new book Get a copy of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World, by Eric Metaxas. Learn more about Eric Metaxas at https://ericmetaxas.com Listen to The Eric Metaxas Show on YouTube, or subscribe on all major podcast platforms. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to https://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, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 4, 1797: John Adams takes the oath of office, replacing George Washington as President. Almost immediately, he feels alone and without political allies. Podcast Tour! We want your input on an American Revolution Podcast Tour planned for 2027. Please give your opinion about what this tour should look like (no commitment and should only take a few minutes). https://survey.chasehistorytours.com/revolution 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: John Adams, by David McCullough. Online Recommendation of the Week: Inaugural Address of John Adams https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/adams.asp Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-103-battle-of-brooklyn.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Podcast Tour! We want your input on an American Revolution Podcast Tour planned for 2027. Please give your opinion about what this tour should look like (no commitment and should only take a few minutes). https://survey.chasehistorytours.com/revolution 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: Benjamin Franklin Bache and the Philadelphia Aurora, by James Tagg. Online Recommendation of the Week: Eighth Annual Address to Congress https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/eighth-annual-address-congress Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Podcast Tour! We want your input on an American Revolution Podcast Tour planned for 2027. Please give your opinion about what this tour should look like (no commitment and should only take a few minutes). https://survey.chasehistorytours.com/revolution 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 First Presidential Contest: 1796 and the Founding of American Democracy, by Jeffrey L. Pasley Online Recommendation of the Week: The Pretensions of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency Examined; and the Charges against John Adams Refuted https://archive.org/details/pretensionsoftho00smitrich Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. For more context, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Podcast Tour! We want your input on an American Revolution Podcast Tour planned for 2027. Please give your opinion about what this tour should look like (no commitment and should only take a few minutes). https://survey.chasehistorytours.com/revolution 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: Washington's Farewell, by John Avlon. Online Recommendation of the Week: Text of Washington's Farewell Address, 19 September 1796: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-20-02-0440-0002 Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X @AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices