Americans Who Invaded Canada in the Name of Ireland

Guest: Christopher Klein, author, "When the Irish Invaded Canada: The Incredible True Story of the Civil War Veterans Who Fought for Ireland’s Freedom"

In 1866, Irish American veterans of the Civil War took up arms in the name of Ireland and attempted to seize the British province of Canada.

 

The 1812 Invasion of Canada

Guest: Alan Taylor, Thomas Jefferson Foundation Chair, History Department, University of Virginia, and author, "The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, & Indian Allies"

The War of 1812 revealed civil discord, not just between countries, but also within the still-forming countries of Canada and the United States. It was this war that solidified the border between the two countries, which had been more fluid in the past. Ultimately, good fences make good neighbors. 

 

War Plan Red

Guest: Kevin Lippert, author of "War Plan Red; The United States’ Secret Plan to Invade Canada and Canada’s Secret Plan to Invade the United States"

Think Canada and the US have always had friendly relations? Think again. Kevin Lippert tells us about the secret cold war that went on for decades between the United States and Canada.