Propaganda, Pistols And Pine Tar
About this episode
This episode explores the escalating tensions between Bostonians and British soldiers following a confrontation involving James Otis Jr and the first instance of tarring and feathering during the American Revolution.
On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened after James Otis Jr got into a fight at the British coffee house and how that incident snowballed into increasing hostility between Bostonians and redcoats. The printer, John Mein, loses his fight against the patriots and we uncover the first tarring and feathering of the American Revolution. Click Here for Sources Click Here for Merch We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: foundedhistory@gmail.com Founded is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Tori Phantom
Topics covered
- American Revolution
- Boston
- propaganda
- conflict
- tarring and feathering
- historical events
Keywords
- James Otis Jr
- John Mein
- Boston
- British soldiers
- tarring and feathering
- American Revolution
- propaganda
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Organizations: Airwave Media
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