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Introduction to the First Fifty Years
In this inaugural episode of 'Introduction to the First Fifty Years,' hosts Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy explore the formative years of American history, from the early 1760s to the Treaty...
Introduction to the First Fifty Years
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Hi, I'm Chris McKenna, and along with my co-host, Kathy Conroy, we want to welcome you to
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our series of podcasts on the first 50 years of American history.
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Hi, Chris.
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I am so excited about the launch of these podcasts.
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You and I realize that many people have not had the opportunity to learn enough about the
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early history of America.
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And our goal with these podcasts is to both educate and entertain listeners on what we believe
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is the most exciting and the most impactful period of American history.
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The approximate 50 years from the colonies during the early 1760s to the signing of the
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treaty again in 1814 when we finally kicked the British out for the last time.
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I agree, Kathy.
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There's just no other time like this in our history regarding the personalities, their
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courage, their incredible intellect, and their ability to create what is now the longest
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lasting republic, and how unique our federal republic is.
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And the more we understand our history, the better citizens will all become of this great
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country.
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While you may initially be interested in listening to a podcast on a particular topic or event,
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the episodes are numbered in chronological order, and we hope you have the chance to
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listen to them all.
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And please, let us hear your comments in what other areas of our history you would like
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to hear more about.
Topics Covered
American history
early history of America
first 50 years of American history
colonial America
signing of the treaty
impactful period of history
longest lasting republic
federal republic
educate and entertain
chronological order of episodes
history podcasts
historical personalities
courage and intellect
citizenship and history
listener engagement