Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Revolutionary War (2024)

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S3E8 - "Laying Out Washington D.C." 8:19

12d ago8:19

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It is well known that Washington D.C. was carved out of parts of Virginia and parts of Maryland, but do you know how this was done? Today’s episode goes through the legislation that created the District of Columbia as well as the individual surveyors who “layed out Washington D.C.” and how they did it. You can see us on YouTube, your favorite podca…

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S3E7 “Halloween Special – Frightening Medical Devices of the American Revolution” 13:53

26d ago13:53

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Check out our Halloween Special of Revolutionary War Rarities as we discuss some frightening medical devices used during the American Revolution. For the most part, the medical devices used back then have absolutely no purpose, according to our current knowledge. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about healthcare, or its lack thereof, d…

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S3E6 "The Medical History of George Washington" 16:33

1M ago16:33

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Dr. Matthew Bowdish joins us today as we discuss the “Medical History of George Washington”. As Commander in Chief his health was not well known to the general public as it was a matter of national security. However, we do know that he suffered from many diseases and that his ultimate death was likely caused by the medical practices of the day. Cli…

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S3E5 "Foreign Aid (Weapons of the Revolution)" 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

Foreign Aid in the United States is commonly tracked back to the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. But, the United States of America would not exist today without the Foreign Aid received from numerous countries during the American Revolution. Much, but not all, of this aid was received in the form of weapons. Watch this episode of Revol…

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S3E4 "What Is The Deal With Wigs?!" 16:53

2M ago16:53

16:53

What is the deal with the wigs? Why did our Founding Father’s wear these big, bulky, uncomfortable wigs? Make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities to learn more about what drove this strange “fashion”. And, make sure and share this video with your friends and family. Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the…

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S3E3 "The Voice, The Pen, and The Sword" 8:42

3M ago8:42

8:42

The American Revolution took many different people and many different talents to win. It took a very talented “voice”, a very talented “pen”, and a very talented “sword”. Watch this weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities by clicking on the picture below and learn more about “The Voice, The Pen, and The Sword”. Please share this video with your…

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S3E2 "Rebels, Turn Out Your Dead" 9:21

3M ago9:21

9:21

The treatment of prisoners of war is a long and disgusting history. The evil treatment delivered to prisoners of war goes back as far as war itself. During the American Revolution, American prisoner's of the British were placed deep inside ships and left to die. Air quality was so bad that a candle would not even stay lit. More people died in these…

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S3E1 - "The Death of George Wythe" 11:57

4M ago11:57

11:57

Season 3 begins today. George Wythe was known for many things; Signing the Declaration of Independence and teaching and mentoring Thomas Jefferson. But, did you know that he was likely murdered by his own Nephew? There is some strange evidence in this one, but the story is intriguing and worth learning about. We hope you enjoy the Season 3 “opener”…

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Season 2 Finale - "My Two Sons, Independent and States" 15:38

4M ago15:38

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Maryland acquired the nickname “The Old Line State” for actions taken by the Maryland 400 during the American Revolution. The entire revolution was almost lost less than two months after the release of the Declaration of Independence. We hope you enjoy the Season 2 Finale as we talk with the 5th Great Grandson of Mordecai Gist whose troops ultimate…

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S2E25 "Who Wrote The Constitution" 10:24

5M ago10:24

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The founding era of the United States is full of names that played a major role in the creation of this nation. This week’s episode is about an individual who is rarely talked about, but played a tremendous role in our founding. Make sure and click on the picture below to learn about this Founding Father and to watch the latest episode of Revolutio…

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S2E24 "The Myth's of July 4th" 10:20

5M ago10:20

10:20

As we approach the 4th of July, we thought it made sense to talk about the history of that date and some of the myths associated with it. Make sure and checkout this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. Also, make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our private Facebook Group, foll…

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S2E23 "Amicus The Hated" 11:40

6M ago11:40

11:40

One of our most influential Founding Father's died a hated man. Sometimes this Founding Father used the pen name "Amicus". When he died, only six people attended his funeral. Watch this episode to learn more and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities. Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, subscribe on your favorite podca…

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S2 E22 "Thank You Mr. Potts" 10:06

6M ago10:06

10:06

Season 2, Episode 22 “Thank You Mr. Potts” is available by clicking on the picture below. Have you ever heard of the Pott's Family and their business that manufactured military materials during the American Revolution? You might be surprised to learn where this business was located, what happened to it, and what that land was ultimately used for. M…

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S2E21, "The Sequel to the Crossing" 15:26

6M ago15:26

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Today’s episode is the last in a series of three episodes about the crossing of the Delaware River. We had a Christmas Special that talked about the famous crossing and the issues with the famous painting. The second episode was the “Prequel” to the crossing. Today’s episode is “The Sequel” to the crossing and focuses on the days and months that fo…

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S2E20 "I Did Not Know That - American Revolution Little-Known Facts" 16:47

7M ago16:47

16:47

Please click on the picture below and watch the latest episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution. This episode is entitled “I Did Not Know That” and focuses on numerous little-known facts and people of the American Revolution. Today, we also have a very special guest joining us and his name is Val C…

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S2E19 "Yankee Doodle" 10:28

7M ago10:28

10:28

Music has always played an important role throughout the history of this nation and the Revolutionary War was no different. This week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on one song which was intended as an insult to the Colonial Soldiers, a song that many of us grew up singing. Make sure and watch by clicking on the picture below and t…

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Season 2, Episode 18 "The Prequel to The Crossing" 16:34

8M ago16:34

16:34

One of the most iconic events of the American Revolution was the "Crossing of the Delaware River". Are you aware of the events that made that crossing so critical that even a Nor'easter would not result in it's cancellation? Joining us this week is our Special Guest Roger Williams. Roger is the co-founder of tencrucialdays.org and was previously ou…

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Season 2, Episode 17 - "Always Faithful" 14:43

8M ago14:43

14:43

The United States Marine’s have been in existence since just about the very beginning. Join us now, by clicking on the picture below to learn more about the founding of the United States Marines and the role they played in the American Revolution. “Semper Fi” or “Semper Fidelis” is Latin for “Always Faithful” and that is what the United States Mari…

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S2E16 "Blueberries and Rebellion" 12:29

9M ago12:29

12:29

The current day State of Maine was part of Massachusetts during the American Revolution. And, when Thomas Gage needed certain supplies, he knew present day Maine could supply it. He was willing to trade for what he needed and it wasn't blueberries he needed. Very few people have heard of Machias, Maine and the roll it played in the American Revolut…

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S2E15 "Plunket Fleeson" 9:27

9M ago9:27

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Heroes come in many forms. That is true today and that was true during the American Revolution. Many times, their names and their contributions are not known. However, that doesn’t diminish the fact that they are still heroes. Today we look at the contributions of Plunket Fleeson, an individual few people have ever heard of. But, Plunket Fleeson bu…

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Season 2 Episode 14, "Revolutionary Numbers" 8:42

10M ago8:42

8:42

Numbers tell stories and that is what today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is all about. How many people fought and died in the American Revolution? How much did the war cost? What Countries participated? How many ships were involved? The questions go on and on, but the numbers tell the story. So, check out this week’s episode of Revolutio…

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Season 2, Episode 13 "Ice In The American Revolution" 9:49

10M ago9:49

9:49

Ice during the American Revolution? Ever wondered where it came from, how it was used, how long it was available, or what was done with it? Ice Harvesting was a thing at that point in history and so was ice cream. But, you couldn’t have ice cream without ice. So, make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and discover some of th…

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Season 2, Episode 12 ”Bermuda’s Gunpowder” 11:00

11M ago11:00

11:00

The oldest overseas British territory is Bermuda. 640 miles off of Cape Hatteras, NC, it seems strange that the small island of Bermuda would have played a role in the American victory over the British during the American Revolution. Please watch this episode, our first in 2024, to learn more. And don't forget to follow us on your favorite podcast …

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Season 2 Christmas Special - ”What’s Wrong With This Picture” 25:00

11M ago25:00

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Merry Christmas everyone and welcome to our Season 2 Christmas Special. There are famous paintings, movies, and countless stories about Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. But would you believe me if I told you that just about everything in the famous painting is wrong? Join us as we explore the crossing of the D…

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Season 2, Episode 11 ”An American Triumph” 23:42

12M ago23:42

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The American Revolution had many individual heroes. Few of those heroes did more to secure the independence of this nation than the three discussed in this weeks episode. So, make sure and click on the link below and you will meet Tom Hand, our very special guest this week. He is the founder of Americanacorner.com, a West Point Graduate, on the Boa…

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Season 2, Episode 10 ”Some More Crazy Trivia” 10:26

12M ago10:26

10:26

Do you like Trivia? The American Revolution is full of it and today we are too! So, enjoy today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and hopefully we will be presenting some information that you have never heard. Make sure and join our private Facebook Group, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Do…

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Season 2 ”Thanksgiving Special” 11:35

1y ago11:35

11:35

Today we dive into the history of Thanksgiving in our "Thanksgiving Special". We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and we certainly are thankful for your interest in our podcast. We appreciate all of our listeners and viewers and hope that you find this episode eye opening. A very special thank you to The American Village wh…

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Season 2, Episode 9 ”I Declare Dependence” 12:58

1y ago12:58

12:58

Support for Independence within the Colonies was far from unanimous. And this was boldly displayed on November 28, 1776 when the Declaration of Dependence was released and signed by many, many Loyalists from New York. The Declaration of Dependence called the American Revolution the most unnatural, unprovoked Rebellion, that ever disgraced the annul…

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Season 2, Episode 8 ”Cause and Effect” 11:31

1y ago11:31

11:31

The real value of learning history is to understand cause and effect. Afterall, understanding the reactions to an action taken can at least help us predict future reactions. The American Revolution had numerous causes. And each of those causes had very specific effects. Now, this episode is not intended to be a deep dive into all causes and all eff…

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Season 2, Episode 7 ”Scandals By Some Scoundrels” 8:22

1y ago8:22

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Sadly, scandals are nothing new. It seems like there is always someone willing to do something unethical, illegal, or at least ill-advised to gain an advantage of some sort in politics or even in the founding of a nation. This weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities dives into a couple of scandals that occurred during the American Revolution er…

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Season 2, Episode 6 ”Tiberius Gracchus” 7:53

1y ago7:53

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Do you remember the line from “National Treasure”, “The legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence undetected, fifty-five in iron pen, Mr. Matlack can’t offend”? “National Treasure” was a wonderful historical fiction movie, but Mr. Matlack was not fiction. He actually existed and played a major role in the American Revolution. Mr. Matlack …

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Season 2, Episode 5, ”Who Is Cato?” 8:52

1y ago8:52

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Would you believe that George William Frederick, the future King George III, was an actor in a play that focused on independent liberty -vs- tyranny? Joseph Addison wrote a play in 1712 about the mortal enemy of Julius Caesar entitled “Cato, A Tragedy”. Cato was a Roman Senator. The play focused on independent liberty -vs- government, tyranny, and …

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Season 2, Episode 4 ”American Revolution Test” 10:28

1y ago10:28

10:28

The American Revolution is an incredibly interesting period in our history. There are so many people, so many places, and so much knowledge available for us to all learn about our founding. This weeks episode is a test. We ask questions and provide answers to some well-known people and events and some not so well known people and events. So, put yo…

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Season 2, Episode 3 ”The Rhode Island 1st” 9:49

1+ y ago9:49

9:49

Our nations history has not always been something that we can look back on with great pride. But, it is critical to understand all of our history so that we can learn from our past. The Rhode Island 1st was an officially integrated regiment that fought valiantly in the American Revolution. The world would not witness another officially integrated r…

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Season 2 Episode 2, ”The Interview” 10:28

1+ y ago10:28

10:28

Duels, also known as “Affairs of Honor”, were commonplace around the time of the American Revolution. These duels were ruled by the Code Duello, a series of 25 rules defining the process required to conduct these affairs of honor. The most famous duel in American History was between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. This episode dives into the Cod…

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Season 2 Episode 1, ”All In The Family” 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

9:04

Today we kick off Season 2 with a focus on family relationships between some of our Founding Fathers. These relationships are ones that are almost never discussed or taught. Some of them are quite surprising. So, make sure and watch our inaugural episode of Season 2 entitled "All In The Family". Make sure and subscribe to the Revolutionary War Rari…

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Season 1 Finale, ”The One That Started It All” 17:12

1+ y ago17:12

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Today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is the finale for Season 1 and has a very special guest star, Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Gary Mike Rose. Today we discuss the first military medal created by General George Washington and what turns out to be the Grandfather of all other medals in the United States. So enjoy this latest episode of…

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Season 1 Episode 26, ”You’re Declaring What?” 9:02

1+ y ago9:02

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Everyone has heard of the Declaration of Independence, but there are many aspects of the document that people are not aware of. So, enjoy this episode and hopefully you will learn some facts about the Declaration that you were never taught in school. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and listen on your fav…

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Season 1 Episode 25, ”An American Rembrandt” 7:11

1+ y ago7:11

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The knowledge we have of our forefathers is significantly impacted by the artwork created during that period. Many of our Founding Father’s sat for portraits and thankfully their look, their countenance, and their height were all captured. This episode focuses on what many people would consider the “First Family” of American artists who captured im…

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Season 1 Episode 24, ”Say What” 9:03

1+ y ago9:03

9:03

Our language today is deeply impacted by our forefather’s. Many common sayings of today have their origins in the American Revolution period. Everyday idioms, which have a very specific meaning in our language, were formulated from very real problems or challenges. And that is the subject of today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities. You will b…

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Season 1 Episode 23, ”$8.1 Million Dollars” 6:50

1+ y ago6:50

6:50

Well, today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is a bit different. This episode is titled “$8.1 Million Dollars”, but is constructed significantly through artificial intelligence. The subject of this episode is John Dunlap, the Dunlap Broadsides, and the impact that it had on the country. But today’s episode merges 250-year-old history with cu…

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Season 1 Episode 22, ”Trumbulls Everywhere” 7:45

1+ y ago7:45

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If you have ever been in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, then you have seen four famous paintings by John Trumbull. But, very few people are aware of the impact that John Trumbull's family had on the American Revolution. In fact, John Trumbull's Father played a major role in the revolution as well as in the Colony and State of Connecticut…

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Season 1, Episode 21 - ”Eight Men Out” 9:42

1+ y ago9:42

9:42

Were you aware that the title "Baker General" existed and was bestowed upon a Gingerbread Baker from Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War? Were you aware that the "Baker General" baked up to 6,000 pounds of bread in a single day? The "Baker General" became a trusted friend of George Washington and ended up donating a significant sum of money w…

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Season 1 Episode 20 ”Dr. Who” 8:29

1+ y ago8:29

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Names of our Founding Fathers are generally known and important to our history. However, this particular Doctor who played a large role in the Revolutionary War changed his name later in life. He was a well known local Doctor who was withdrawn and very private, but very much loved. His history and his contribution to American independence was not k…

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Season 1 Episode 19 - ”It Still Exists” 9:24

1+ y ago9:24

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Documentation and artifacts from the Revolutionary War are more abundant than you may realize. There are numerous very rare artifacts that are on display at various museums around the country and some are in private collections. These artifacts are priceless, but help us to learn about the real challenges that were faced during the Revolution. It i…

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Season 1 - ”New Jersey 1777” 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

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One of the most famous moments of the Revolution was Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River. But, what happened in the months that followed? Are you familiar with the Winter of 1777 in New Jersey? On this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities we welcome Author Jim Stempel to the show and discuss that fateful Winter! He has just released a bran…

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Season 1 Episode 18, ”The Father of the Revolution” 8:34

2y ago8:34

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The American Revolution would not have been possible without the participation of so many different people. And, there are so many of those individuals whose names we rarely or maybe never hear. Although we have all heard "taxation without representation", very few people know who originated that thought process. Well, his name was James Otis. Acco…

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Season 1 Episode 16 - ”Two Strong Women” 8:10

2y ago8:10

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There were many influential women during the American Revolution. Some fought, some gave advice, and many would be considered "Mothers" of this great nation. And, Revolutionary War Rarities has numerous episodes which will focus on these Founding Mothers. Today's episode, however, focuses on two strong women who represent the founding principles of…

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Season 1 Episode 15 ”The Deane From Groton” 9:07

2y ago9:07

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There were many "little known" heroes in the American Revolution. Silas Deane was one of those. Silas Deane worked with France to secure money and weapons and other resources for the Revolution. Silas Deane recruited the Marquis De Lafayette and Baron Von Stueben, who without either of them victory would have been even more questionable. After bein…

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Season 1 Episode 14 ”The Brother’s Jay” 7:59

2y ago7:59

7:59

The American Revolution was accomplished through the actions of countless heroes. The Jay Brother’s had a lasting impact on the American Revolution and the United States. The American Revolution had a lasting impact on the Jay Brother’s too. Doctor’s, lawyer’s, spying, family fights, and even back channel attempts to reconcile with the British! Thi…

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