Though not covered as much in surveys of US history, the migration to the southwest of the new country was an important part of policy in the Washington Administration. In this episode we journey from Virginia to the west in what will become Kentucky in short order. Like it’s northwest counterpart, relations with the British … Continue reading →

History of the United States Podcast Episode 61: The Old Southwest

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This took a long time to get to market! You can hear it in my intro where I talk about the end of the year! I was going to edit it out, but what the heck, goes to show that I do take my time on this, if a little too much. Anyway, in this … Continue reading →

History of the United States Podcast Episode 75: Lewis and Clark Part 1

In this episode, we delve into the purchase of the Louisiana Territory by the United States. A little background on the territory and then how the deal comes together pretty quickly after some fast maneuvering by Jefferson and his administration.

History of the United States Podcast Episode 74: The Louisiana Purchase

In this month’s episode, we take a look at the pivotal Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison and an international conflict on the high seas, namely the Mediterranean. It’s the first Barbary War, 1801-1805. Also here is the link to donate to help victims of flooding near Derna as mentioned in the cast.

History of the United States Podcast Episode 73: Battles in the Courts and the High Seas

The election of 1800 was finally over and Jefferson finally took over. It didn’t take long for major changes to take place. We also delve a little into Jefferson as a person and what created his worldview.

History of the United States Podcast Episode 72: The Jefferson Presidency Part 1

Adams is off the stage and a new president will be sworn in, but who? It’s Jefferson v. Burr in the winter of 1801!

History of the United States Podcast Episode 61: The Old Southwest

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