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Discover the remarkable journey of Frederick William von Steuben, a Major General in the Revolutionary Army, in Life of Frederick William Von Steuben. This captivating narrative chronicles the life of Baron Steuben, a former Prussian officer who became a pivotal figure in the American Revolution. Renowned as one of the founding fathers of the United States Army, he played a crucial role in transforming the Continental Army into a disciplined and effective fighting force. Dive into the rich history with insightful appendices, including the Pedigree of Baron Steuben and various musters from the ...

“This vivid account of the Wall and all that it meant reminds us that symbolism can be double-edged, as a potent emblem of isolation and repression became, in its destruction, an even more powerful totem of freedom.” — The Atlantic Monthly NOW WITH AN UPDATED EPILOGUE 30 YEARS AFTER THE...

Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the final hundred days of the First World War. From August 8 to November 11, 1918, after enduring nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allies launched a daring plan to break through the German Hindenburg Line. Experience the courage and determination of Canadian soldiers as they capture key locations like Amiens, Arras, and Cambrai, and relentlessly pursue the retreating German forces from Valenciennes to Mons—where the war first ignited on August 4, 1914. Narrated by Richard Laughton, ...

Step back in time to the pivotal day of September 17, 1862, when the Battle of Antietam, known as Sharpsburg to the Confederacy, marked the bloodiest day of the American Civil War. This fierce confrontation saw Confederate General Lees attempt to invade the North thwarted, and the outcome dramatically shifted the course of the war. This crucial Northern victory inspired President Abraham Lincoln to issue The Emancipation Proclamation, a monumental step towards freeing enslaved individuals in states rebelling against the Union. Published in 1960 as part of the Historical Handbook series by the ...

Published in 1845, the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself was crafted in response to skeptics who doubted the authenticity of Douglasss experiences as a leading abolitionist. He begins with haunting memories of his early life, including his entry into the ‘hell of slavery’ marked by the brutal beating of his Aunt Hester. Douglass recounts his relentless journey to literacy, a pivotal fistfight with Edward Covey, his imprisonment after a failed escape, and his eventual flight northward—first to New York, where he marries Anna ...

Born a slave in 1818, Frederick Douglass emerged from the shackles of oppression to become one of Americas most revered figures. His daring escape from slavery propelled him to the forefront of the abolitionist movement, where he distinguished himself as a gifted orator, writer, statesman, and tireless advocate for social reform. This podcast delves into the extraordinary life and intellectual legacy of Douglass, a true titan of American history.

This compelling study explores the prevalence of war in Europe from 1400 to the present day. Through a comprehensive summary of historical periods of peace and conflict, as informed by discussions with historians, it seeks to answer whether the frequency and intensity of national conflicts are truly declining. Additionally, the book investigates how these periods of war relate to broader social trends, offering insightful perspectives on the dynamics of human history. - Summary by Leon Harvey

While President George W. Bush has appointed two Supreme Court justices during his terms in office, the next president may be in a position to appoint up to three new justices, replacing one third of the Court. This relatively high number could drastically alter future Supreme Court rulings. Now...

At a school-supervised event, Joseph Frederick held up a banner with the message "Bong Hits 4 Jesus", a slang reference to marijuana smoking. Principal Deborah Morse took away the banner and suspended Frederick for 10 days. She justified her actions by citing the school's policy against the display of material that promotes the use of illegal drugs. Frederick sued under 42 U.S.C. 1983, the federal civil rights statute, alleging a violation of his First Amendment right to freedom of speech.

The John Fredericks Media Network is the largest independently owned and operated news - talk - sports radio network in America! The John Fredericks Morning Show, heard 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM daily, has become a must-listen radio. President Trump has been a regular guest since 2015. John Fredericks served as Trump campaign chairman of Virginia in 2016 and 2020 and was elected Trump Delegation Chairman of Virginia in 2020. Fredericks has spent more than 40 years in the media, previously working as a journalist, newspaper editor, and television host.

MoCo Black Coffee is a platform for intentional dialogue about the Black/African American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Hosted by African American Community Liaison, Frederick Hawkins, we bring together visionary community and government leaders, dynamic entrepreneurs and cultural champions to build understanding, awareness and strengthen the community. Each episode is brewed strong with insight, intelligence, and intention, centering the strategies, stories and systems that sustain the Black/African American community.

Join us as Roger—City Alderman and 2021 candidate for Mayor of the City of Frederick—talks with folks from all over the community about what the City means to them, what inspires them, and how to move Frederick forward. For more information on Roger’s campaign, please visit RogerforFrederick.com, where you can donate, volunteer, get yourself a fine-looking yard sign, and find out more about Roger’s positions on all the issues. Thanks for listening. Let’s get to work!

Welcome to Behind the Spires, we are here to bring you this brand new bi-weekly podcast where we will go behind the spires to bring you updates on Frederick projects, policies and events, and each week. On top of that, each episode will have a special guest to help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.

C’est avec fébrilité que nous annonçons le lancement d’un nouveau podcast syndical, qui a pour objectif d’échanger sur des sujets qui touchent les personnes syndiquées, mais aussi la population en générale, le tout dans une ambiance de camaraderies et de débats d’idées. Pour se faire, Anthony Latour, David Clément et Frédérick Althot reçoivent des militants et militantes qui œuvrent au quotidien afin de défendre les droits des travailleurs et travailleuses, tout en mettant de l’avant des propositions porteuses pour les luttes sociales qui doivent être menées contre ...

TRUMP THIS! is a weekly inside look at the Trump 2024 Campaign and the path to take back America!

Feast your ears on 'The Hills Have Eyes'. Tom Frederick-Peterson and Harrison Carlson's attempt to spread the "TRUTH" to the world around them. Interviewing known and unknown figures on any topic from 5G Radiation to Meal Deals. So sit back, relax, grab some Codex Alimentarius and a tin of Bovril...and let two uneducated satirists feed you bite-sized audio capsules of knowledge.

Over the centuries, two important beliefs arose in Europe: a faith that man could order his own destiny and that progress was normal. By 1900, doubts arose concerning traditional Western values. The continuing problems of the world's poor, environmental deterioration, the inequality of women, and continued warfare pose real questions about the advancement of the human race.