American Reader

Jacob McDonald

Weekly episodes taking a deep dive into the pamphlets, speeches, and letters of early American history. We discuss and read the writings, pulling the lessons we have to learn from them today.

  1. 12/06/2023

    Christmas Vacation!

    Merry Christmas everyone! It’s been a wild year. Time to reflect, grow, and plan for the ‘24 grind. Coming back better and stronger. Just a quick drop-in to express some gratitude and direct the glory to God. Thank you for listening, see you all next year!

  2. 11/29/2023

    Letters From A Farmer: Fomenting Rebellion and Shaping Washington

    The letters of John Dickinson, awakening and inspiring the colonies in the face of tyranny. A testament to rights and liberty. Timeless perspective and timely conviction. Another angle into the mind of George Washington, and the average colonial alike. Follow me on social! https://www.facebook.com/jacob.mcdonald.92167789 Project Gutenburg link; if you'd like to dig in even more for yourself! https://www.gutenberg.org/files/47111/47111-h/47111-h.htm

  3. 11/22/2023

    Shaping the Mind of Washington: Rules of Civility in Company and Conversation

    What created the stoic mind of America's first father? Today we explore a crucial part of a classical education in early America, the Rules of Civility. Copied by hand by Washington in his early teens, incorporated into his life thereafter. From 1500's Jesuits to Revolutionary America, to 21st Century America, do manners and civility still hold a place in society?

  4. 11/15/2023

    The Journal of Major George Washington: Half King, Wampum, and French Command

    George Washington is a 21 year old man trusted with an assignment far beyond his years and expertise. Setting on a journey of 1,000 miles to take his shot and make a name for himself. Today we review a journal of his journey to confront the French on behalf of the British Empire. Danger, diplomacy, and grit, Washington begins his legacy.

  5. 11/08/2023

    Hamilton's Defense: Freedom of the Press

    1802 - Hamilton performed perhaps his most impactful work as a lawyer in defense of Croswell at the Supreme Court. Under the Sedition Acts, the leaders and patriots of truth were silenced. In this defense, Hamilton and his partner Kent lay the framework for freedom of the press as we know it today, a cornerstone of democracy. So many lessons still singing true today.

  6. 11/01/2023

    Hamilton and Laurens: Friendship, War, and Benedict Arnold

    Hamilton’s best friend, Col. John Laurens, and their correspondence. Discussion and reading of their letters.

  7. 10/25/2023

    Elbridge Gerry: Attack on the Constitution

    Learning a bit about Elbridge Gerry, his role in Hamilton’s story, and the strange legacy he leaves behind. Massachusetts state governor, Vice President to Madison, and father of Gerrymandering. Reading and discussion of the document he penned to the Massachusetts State Legislature to resist ratification of the Constitution he helped create. Follow on Facebook for regular updates and exclusive content! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552558569050&mibextid=LQQJ4d

  8. 10/18/2023

    George Washington: Farewell Address to the Nation

    Discussion, analysis and reading of George Washington’s Farewell Address to the nation. The genius work of three brilliant minds that shaped the nation. We have so much to learn, jump in the discussion!

    George Washington: Farewell Address to the Nation
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Weekly episodes taking a deep dive into the pamphlets, speeches, and letters of early American history. We discuss and read the writings, pulling the lessons we have to learn from them today.

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  • Creator
    Jacob McDonald
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jacob McDonald
  • Show Website
    American Reader