On this episode, Cody and Steve travel on down to South Currrrolina to talk about Thomas Heyward, his death-defying boat ride, and his tragic legacy.

Sources

·        Eastman, Peg. “Remembering Thomas Heyward of 18 Meeting St.” Charleston Mercury. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

·        McNamara, Rieman, Jr. “Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 2007. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

·        “More than a Signer: The Military Career of Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Charleston Museum. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

Podcast to recommend: History of Australia (A History of Australia Podcast – Australian History beyond the classroom)

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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about a star that burned twice as brightly for half as long, Joseph Hewes.

Podcast to recommend: Warlords of History (Warlords of History)

Sources

·        “Hewes, Joseph.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

·        Martin, Michael G., Jr. “Joseph Hewes.” Martin, Michael G., Jr. "Hewes, Joseph." NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina. December 2023. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

·        McCurry, Allan J. “Joseph Hewes and Independence: A Suggestion.” The North Carolina Historical Review 40, no. 4 (1963): 455–64. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

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On this episode, Steve and Cody talk about the Colonel Klink of the Revolution, John Harvie.

Podcast to recommend: Visiting the Presidents (https://visitingthepresidents.com/)

Sources

·        “’The Barracks,’ Historic Farm Near Charlottesville, Is Sold.” Richmond Times-Dispatch. 21 Jan 1951. . Retrieved 9 Jun 2025.

·        Harvie, Lewis Edwin. The Harvie Family. Richmond, VA: Self-published, 1928.

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On this episode, Cody & Steve talk about America’s original caveman, John Hart.

Podcast to recommend: Secret Lives of Parks (The Secret Lives of Parks)

Sources

·        Clinger, James C. “John Hart: Farmer, Second Continental Congress Delegate, First Speaker of the New Jersey State Legislature, and Declaration of Independence Signer.” Constituting America. . Retrieved 27 May 2025.

·        Hammond, Cleon. John Hart: The Biography of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Newfane, VT: Pioneer Press, 1977.

·        Keiper-Staller, Grace. “John Hart.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 27 May 2025.

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On this episode, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Cody & Steve discuss one of America’s earliest martyrs, Joseph Warren.

Podcast to recommend: History of Tammany Hall (The History of Tammany Hall | The History of Tammany Hall)

Sources

·        Archer, Richard. As If an Enemy’s Country: The British Occupation of Boston and the Origins of Revolution. Oxford, UK: Oxford U. Press, 2006.

·        Di Spigna, Christian. Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero. New York City, NY: Crown, 2018.

·        Philbrick, Nathan. Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution. New York City, NY: Penguin, 2014.

·        Schenawolf, Harry. “General Doctor Joseph Warren: Patriot Leader Killed at Bunker Hill.” 1 Oct 2016. Revolutionary War Journal. . Retrieved 20 May 2025.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the second-most famous Benjamin Harrison, Benjamin Harrison V. The V is probably for Virginia.

Podcast to recommend: Almost Presidents (The Almost Presidents Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts)

Sources

·        Dowdey, Clifford. The Great Plantation. New York City, NY: Rinehart & Co., 1957.

·        Smith, Howard W. Benjamin Harrison and the American Revolution. Williamsburg, VA: Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission, 1978.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about Dr. Cornelius, a chimpanzee sympathetic to the plight of astronaut Taylor, played by Charlton Heston...wait, that's not right. No, they talk about Dr. Cornelius Evazan, who messed with Luke Skywalkwer and got Ponda Baba's arm chopped off...no, wait, that's not it either. Who are they talking about, again?

Podcast to recommend: Space Rocket History (Space Rocket History Podcast - Welcome to the Space Rocket History podcast)

Sources

·        Lennon, Donald R. "Harnett, Cornelius, Jr.." NCpedia. Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, University of North Carolina Press. Accessed 1 Apr 2025. .

·        Mulrooney, Margaret M. Race, Place, and Memory: Deep Currents in Wilmington, North Carolina. Tallahassee, FL: U. Press of Florida, 2018.

·        Watson, Alan D., et al. Harnett, Hooper, and Howe: Revolutionary Leaders of the Lower Cape Fear. Madison, WI: U. of Wisconsin Press, 1979.

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On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the long-lost fourth Hanson brother, John Hanson. No idea if he can carry a tune or not.

Podcast to recommend: Not Quite Presidents

Sources

·        Kremer, J. Bruce. John Hanson of Mulberry Grove. New York City, NY: A&C Boni, 1938.

·        Levering, Ralph B. “John Hanson, Public Servant.” Maryland Historical Magazine 71 (Summer 1976), p. 113-33.

·        Nelson, Jacob A. John Hanson and the Inseparable Union. Boston, MA: Meador, 1939.

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This week, Cody and Steve dive into the biggest name on the Declaration (literally) and see if John Hancock lives up to the hype.

Podcast to recommend: Our Fake History (Our Fake History – Historical Myths Relished and Ruined!)

Sources

·        Adams, James Truslow. “Portrait of an Empty Barrel.” Harpers Magazine 161 (p. 425-34), September 1930.

·        Barbier, Brooke. King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father. Cambridge, MA: Harvard U. Press, 2023.

·        Fowler, William M. Jr. The Baron of Beacon Hill: A Biography of John Hancock. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1980.

·        Unger, Harlow Giles. John Hancock: Merchant King and American Patriot. Edison, NJ; Castle Books, 2005.

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On this episode, Cody and Steve continue their discussion about the Dick Grayson to George Washington's Bruce Wayne, Alexander Hamilton.

Podcast to recommend: Lost Ballparks (Lost Ballparks Podcast)

Sources

·        Brookheiser, Richard. Alexander Hamilton: American. New York City, NY: The Free Press, 1999.

·        Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York City, NY: Penguin, 2005.

·        Freeman, Joanne B. The Essenial Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings. New York City, NY: Library of America, 2017.

·        Hendrickson, Robert. Hamilton I (1757-89). New York City, NY: Mason Charter, 1976.

·        Randall, Willard Sterne. Alexander Hamilton: A Life. New York City, NY: Harper Collins, 2003.

·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

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