Revolutionary War

Encore: Liz Covart – Writing the Declaration of Independence

July 3, 2023 Tim Episodes, History, Life & Style, People, Politics, Politics, Society 0:53:43 Comments Off on Encore: Liz Covart – Writing the Declaration of Independence

Historian Liz Covart joins Tim to discuss the events and circumstances that led to the American Revolutionary War, and the stories behind the actual drafting of the most revolutionary document ever written, The Declaration of Independence. Liz, who is also the host of the popular Ben Franklin’s World podcast, talks about the Declaration of Independence as a living, breathing document that is as relevant today as ever. This episode was originally released on June 25, 2018.

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George Washington: Lessons from Failure

August 20, 2018 Tim Episodes, History, Life & Style, People 00:56:50 Comments Off on George Washington: Lessons from Failure

Historian, professor, and podcaster Greg Jackson joins Tim to discuss the myths and facts surrounding American Founding Father, George Washington. Greg, and more to the point the lessons in failure. Greg  hosts the American history podcast, History That Doesn’t Suck, is an assistant professor of Integrated Studies at Utah Valley University, and has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Utah.

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Writing The Declaration of Independence

June 25, 2018 Tim History, Life & Style, People, Public Relations 00:52:29 Comments Off on Writing The Declaration of Independence

Historian Liz Covart joins Tim to discuss the events and circumstances that led to the American Revolutionary War, and the stories behind the actual drafting of the most revolutionary document ever written, The Declaration of Independence. Liz, who is also the host of the popular Ben Franklin’s World podcast, talks about the Declaration of Independence as a living, breathing document that is as relevant today as ever.

 

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