Episodes
Episode 110
Tides of History, Episode One Preview
I don't always promote other podcasts here. But when I do, you better make sure you listen because Tides of History is coming and it's AMAZING. Here's a sample of the first episode for you to enjoy!
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Episode 108
Unshackling America with Willard Sterne Randall
Today we're chatting with history author Willard Sterne Randall whose new book "Unshackling America" proposes that the American Revolution didn't actually end until the War of 1812.
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Episode 105
Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs – The Hello Girls
A bit of a deviation this week as we venture briefly into WWI to discuss the entrance of women into the Armed Services with Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, however our conversation stretches from the Rev War all the way to WWI.
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Episode 098
The Battle of Lake Champlain
In one of our most requested episodes we see a pivotal victory for the Americans via a naval battle on Lake Champlain and the nearby town of Plattsburgh
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Episode 086
The First Barbary War
United States President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay this tribute to pirates from the Barbary States seizing American merchant ships and holding the crews for ransom, causing Tripoli to declare war against the United States
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Episode 085
Fries’ Rebellion
When the Quasi-War with France threatened to escalate in 1798, Congress $2 million in new taxes on real estate and slaves. John Fries (like many American citizens) was not too fond of these taxes, and took action in Pennsylvania.
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Episode 084
The XYZ Affair & The Quasi-War
The XYZ Affair and the subsequent Quasi-War was the result of disagreements over treaties and America's status as a neutral in the Wars of the French Revolution.
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Episode 083
Whiskey Rebellion
Angered that the Federal government has imposed taxes on "distilled spirits" local citizens rise up in arms and anger, in George Washington's first and only domestic rebellion during his presidency.
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Episode 074
Happy Veteran’s Day – From John Glenn
John Glenn, during his political career, was accused by Howard Metzenbaum of never holding down a job. His response sums up what I think all of my veteran listeners would say in response to that.
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Episode 000
Announcing The Podcast!
I'm excited to announce that the American Military History Podcast is officially launching on July 4, 2015. Check back then for the first episode!
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