8 episodes
Revolutionary War History National Park Service
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- Society & Culture
This collection is dedicated to the history of the Revolutionary War. Native American, African American, and French perspectives are included along with discussion of the Muhlenberg Brigade cabins, George Washington, the commander-in-chief's guard, and Henry Knox.
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Henry Knox and Knox's Quarters
Valley Forge NH Park: Some of Henry Knox’s contributions to the American Revolutionary War are covered in this audio file.
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Commander-in-Chief's Guard
Valley Forge NH Park: Who were the Commander-in-Chief's guard and what was their role during the American Revolutionary War? Tune in to find out.
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French Alliance Celebrations: PDF
Valley Forge NH Park: A brief description is given of when and why the French entered the American Revolutionary War and the response of the American colonists to the decision.
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Hannah Till
Valley Forge NH Park: A brief “first-person” narration of Hannah Till’s time as an enslaved African American cook for George Washington during the American Revolutionary War is given.
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Muhlenberg Brigade Cabins
Valley Forge NH Park: The cabins built by the Muhlenberg Brigade during the American Revolutionary War are discussed.
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RS05: Alexander Hamilton's Unlikely Rise
Gateway NRA: Listen to the story of orphan, immigrant, and founding father Alexander Hamilton.