About this episode

This episode explores the origins and significance of the song 'Yankee Doodle' during the American Revolutionary War.

Yankee Doodle is a famous song that many people in America know. It started as a funny song made by British soldiers to tease the American colonists. But the colonists liked the song so much, they made it their own. During the American Revolutionary War, it became a song of pride and joy for the Americans. It talks about a man named Yankee Doodle who rode a pony and put a feather in his hat. This song reminds us of how people can take something meant to make fun of them and turn it into something strong and proud.👉 Try your risk-free trial of Greenlight today: ⁠⁠⁠www.greenlight.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠👉 Upgrade your bedding with Quince for free shipping and 365-day returns: ⁠⁠⁠www.quince.com/bedtimehistory 📖 Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of 1776 and checkout our newest audiobooks on Spotify (Part 1 and Part 2) 🎉 Check out our new show, Bedtime Safari! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📢 ⁠⁠Donate via Patreon for a shout-out! 📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 500+ YouTube Videos

People in this episode

Host: Bedtime History

Topics covered

• American history
• Yankee Doodle
• Revolutionary War
• cultural adaptation
• pride

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Greenlight, Quince

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Books & works: Yankee Doodle

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