Founding Fathers: An American Dream - Trailer

About this episode

The episode explores the birth of the United States and the stories of its founding figures and the broader fight for independence.

250 years ago, the United States of America was born. But how did people in America rise up, overthrow British rule and go on to create a radical new nation? Join host Clarke Peters to find out. Follow George Washington as he leads patriots into battle. Travel with Benjamin Franklin on crucial missions overseas. Sit alongside Thomas Jefferson as he writes the Declaration of Independence. Beyond these famous men, the tale of American independence also features a cast of millions - men and women, enslaved and free, indigenous and colonial. What are the lesser-known stories in this immense fight for liberty? And who lost out along the way? Featuring contributions from leading historians and descendants of those involved. For ad-free listening, join Noiser+. Click the banner at the top of the feed, or head to noiser.com/subscriptions to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Clarke Peters

Topics covered

• American history
• independence
• founding fathers
• revolution
• liberty
• historical narratives

Keywords

• American Dream
• founding fathers
• liberty
• historical figures
• Declaration of Independence
• revolutionary war
• historical documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Noiser

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