Stories of American Legends

History With Jacob

10 minute stories of exceptional Americans doing extraordinary things. Fast-paced, entertaining, binge-worthy and historically accurate. This is my real voice and these are real stories. New episode every other Wednesday. Follow me on X for daily stories from American History: https://x.com/HistoryWJacob

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 2 - Peter Francisco: George Washington's One-Man Army

    A 5 year old boy was abandoned on a Virginia Dock in 1765. Patrick Henry's uncle took him in and raised him. He grew into a giant who accomplished many might feats in the service of the Continental Army.

    15 min

  2. Jun 24

    Episode 1 - Samuel Whittemore: The Old Man's Final Stand

    A musket volley begins the American Revolution. As the British retreat through the countryside, they are fired on from all sides by colonial patriots. When they reach the small town of Menotomy, Massachusetts, a 78 year old farmer, named Samuel Whittemore is waiting. The old war veteran plans to ambush an entire British column by himself. History With Jacob (@HistoryWJacob) / X

    10 min
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10 minute stories of exceptional Americans doing extraordinary things. Fast-paced, entertaining, binge-worthy and historically accurate. This is my real voice and these are real stories. New episode every other Wednesday. Follow me on X for daily stories from American History: https://x.com/HistoryWJacob

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  • Creator
    History With Jacob
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
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