What is the true meaning of the 4th of July and American independence? This special episode of A People’s History of Native America argues that the 4th of July’s roots are further from patriotism and closer to propaganda. Rather than independence, this day represents the centuries-long seizure and ethnic cleansing […]
We’ve been learning about the 13 colonies all our lives, so why did no one think to mention the British Caribbean colonies? And why didn’t these colonies join the American Revolution? The answer has a lot to do with slavery. ***** Check out The Story in Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWisXIT2Y8o ***** This […]
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One hot, mosquito-filled summer, less than a decade after the birth of the US, yellow fever brought the capital city to the brink of collapse. As the Founding Fathers fled to safety, a small community of essential workers stepped up. Who are these unsung heroes, and how did Philadelphia bounce […]
Who lived through the longest period of US history? Meet the people whose lives spanned multiple eras, from the Mayflower until modern times.
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PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateORIG ↓ More info and sources below ↓ John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to. Despite numerous warnings, here we are on the cusp of the 2020 election with two major parties […]
