Episodios

  • Episode 99 – What Lincoln had in common with the founders

    Episode 99 – What Lincoln had in common with the founders
    Jun 24 2024
    Abraham Lincoln came after the founding period in American history, but he had a lot in common with our founders. In this episode, we're joined by Jon White, author of the children's book "My Day with Abe Lincoln" to tell us all about him!
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    29 m
  • Founding Threads

    Founding Threads
    Apr 25 2024
    There are some threads that go throughout colonial American history – things like liberty and justice. Here are a few to keep in mind!
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    11 m
  • 7 Key Moments From Our Founding

    7 Key Moments From Our Founding
    Oct 17 2023
    In this episode, we go over 7 key moments from America's founding you should always remember.
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    19 m
  • Ep. 96 – 5 More things about our founding

    Ep. 96 – 5 More things about our founding
    Sep 5 2023
    Here are 5 things that happened during America's founding period that didn't get a full episode, but I still want you to know about!
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    18 m
  • Ep. 95 – The Capitol Moves to Washington, D.C.

    Ep. 95 – The Capitol Moves to Washington, D.C.
    Aug 10 2023
    How did Washington, D.C. become our capitol? We hear all about it with an expert from the United States Capitol Historical Society!
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    33 m
  • Ep. 94 – America's First President

    Ep. 94 – America's First President
    Jul 27 2023
    Once the Constitution had been ratified, it was time to America to choose its first president. We're joined by Dr. Colleen Shogan – the Archivist of the United States –to hear all about how George Washington was chosen and inaugurated.
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    31 m
  • Ep. 93 – Wrapping Up the Constitution

    Ep. 93 – Wrapping Up the Constitution
    Jul 20 2023
    We've learned an awful lot about the Constitution! In this episode, we're joined by Constitutional expert Clark Neily who breaks it down into the key themes and what we absolutely need to keep in mind.
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    32 m
  • Ep. 92 – Amendments 9 And 10

    Ep. 92 – Amendments 9 And 10
    Jul 12 2023
    The final two amendments in the Bill of Rights are all about who has the power – the people and the states. Here's how it all works.
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    24 m