Dolley Madison – August 24, 1814
It’s August 24, 1814. I’m in the White House, and the British army is attacking the Capitol. The First Lady, Dolley Madison, is giving orders to take a painting of …
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Captain James Lawrence – June 4, 1813
It’s June 4, 1813. I’m on the USS Chesapeake with Captain James Lawrence. We’re in battle with a British frigate, the HMS Shannon, which has been blockading Boston Harbor. JG: …
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Anna Warner – July 1, 1813
It’s July 1, 1813. I’m in New London, Connecticut, and we’re fighting the British who are shelling the American troops. Here comes American Revolutionary War heroine, Anna Warner. JG: “Anna! …
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Fast Facts: Pandas – Part I
Welcome to Fast Facts with Reasons for Hope, I’m Carl Kerby, and today were talking about an animal that’s an excellent climber, an incredible swimmer, a movie star, known to …
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Captain Isaac Hull – August 19, 1812
It’s August 19, 1812. I’m with Captain Isaac Hull on the 44-gun frigate USS Constitution. We’re in a battle against the British frigate Guerriere. JG: “Captain Hull, can your ship …
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Davy Crockett – June 29, 1808
It’s June 29, 1808. I’m in Hawkins County, Tennessee, with Davy Crockett. JG: “Davy, why are you fighting alongside General Andrew Jackson?” DC: “Johnny, you can bet your bottom dollar …
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Alexander Hamilton – July 11, 1804
It’s July 11, 1804, I’m with Alexander Hamilton on the banks of the Hudson River at Weehawken, New Jersey. JG: “Mr. Hamilton, why are you having this duel with Aaron …
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Isaac Watts – December 11, 1802
It’s December 11, 1802. I’m in a classroom with President Thomas Jefferson. He has authored the first plan of education for Washington, D.C., public schools. “Mr. President, what textbooks are …
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John Adams – November 28, 1800
It’s November 28, 1800. I’m in the newly opened White House with its first occupant President John Adams. JG: “Mr. President, sir, what are your thoughts about our new president’s …
John Adams – November 28, 1800 Read MoreFast Facts: Alligators – Part VI
Welcome to Fast Facts with Reasons for Hope! I’m Carl Kerby, and, today, we’re going to be talking about the alligator. The fact is, God designed the alligator for the …
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John Adams – December 15, 1799
It’s December 15, 1799. George Washington died yesterday. I’m in the carriage of President John Adams. JG: “Mr. President, you served as his vice president and with him in the …
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George Washington – December 14, 1799
It’s December 14, 1799. This Christmas holiday is saddened with the news that President George Washington has died today. I’m in Philadelphia at Christ Church. Washington’s pew is draped in …
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It’s March 4, 1797. I’m in Philadelphia at the inauguration of President John Adams. Let’s listen in as President Adams reads his inaugural address. JA: “And may that Being who …
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Deborah Sampson – November 15, 1796
It’s November 15, 1796. I’m at the presidential house with Deborah Sampson. JG: “Tell me, Mrs. Sampson. Why have you been invited to dine with President Washington and the First …
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George Washington – September 19, 1796
It’s September 19, 1796. I’m listening to President Washington’s Farewell Address. Let’s see if we can pick up some of his parting advice to America. GW: “Of all the dispositions …
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Welcome to Fast Facts with Reasons for Hope, I’m Carl Kerby, and we’re talking about the alligator. So, the question we asked last time was, how fast can an alligator …
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It’s September 17, 1796. I’m with President George Washington who has just finished his farewell address. JG: “Mr. President, what is your definition of an American?” GW: “Mr. Gillespie, the …
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It’s January 1, 1796. I’m with President George Washington and the Minister of France. GW: “Monsieur, it is my purest wish to the Supreme Being, that the citizens of our …
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John Jay – January 2, 1795
It’s January 2, 1795. I’m with the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Jay. “Chief Justice, sir, what keeps this country strong?” “As I stated in Federalist Paper …
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It’s New Year’s Day, 1795. I’m in the halls of Congress listening to President Washington’s National Thanksgiving proclamation. GW: “Americans, our duty as a people, with devout reverence and affectionate …
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