American Political History
With American Political History I'm committed to bringing you bite-sized, digestible episodes that make history approachable for everyone, not just the history buffs. My goal is to engage you, to make you feel connected with the past, and to understand how it shapes our present and future.
So, sit back, or better yet, take a walk or a drive, and let's journey through history together, one bite, at a time."
American Political History
Latest Episodes
Washington's Second Term - The Whiskey Tax Crisis
Does the federal government have the authority to use military force against its own citizens?Or can states, or counties, ignore federal taxes they believe are unconstitutional?What happens when citizens believe a law violates the...
Washington's First Term - The Election of 1789
This wasn't really an election... not in the way we think of elections today. This was more like... a coronation by consensus.
Washington's First Term - Building The Machinery
President Washington selects his cabinet and sets the precedent on how cabinet meetings work.