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Mar 16, 2017

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The Second Bank of the United States came about because we realized we shouldn't have gotten rid of the First Bank of the United States...

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Mar 14, 2017

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The First Bank of the United States was created to help the new country establish some financial security. Did it work?

 

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Mar 9, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we're talking about Gouverneur Morris.

Join us as we discuss...

  • the strange pronunciation of his name,
  • a confusing family at odds during the American Revolution,
  • his time at the Continental Congress and public office,
  • a painful death,
  • and more!

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Mar 7, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we're talking about Davy Crockett (and his coonskin cap)!

Join us as we discuss...

  • His upbringing and family,
  • service in the Tennessee militia,
  • a career in the Tennessee General Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives,
  • an attempt on Andrew Jackson's life,
  • Davey's part in the Texas Revolution,
  • his death at the Alamo,
  • and more!

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Mar 2, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we pick up with episode two of our discussion and continue talking about Samuel Adams and his part in the American Revolution!

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Feb 28, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we talk about Samuel Adams! Join as us we discuss Sam's...

  • Early life and upbringing
  • Family life
  • Job as a maltster
  • Struggle with the British

And more!

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Feb 23, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we talk about Filibusters!

What are filibusters?

Where did filibusters come from?

Do they do any good?

Can you even stop a filibuster from happening?

Find out the answers to these questions and more!

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Feb 21, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we talk about the Supreme Court!

Where did it come from?

Who are the justices and what do they do?

Is there a specific number of justices mandated?

Where is the Supreme Court building?

We answer all of these questions and more in this episode!

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Feb 16, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we talk about Frederick Douglass. In addition to marveling at just how much he accomplished and overcame in his life, we discuss...

  • his religious views,
  • the Civil War,
  • some scandals in his life,
  • his final days,
  • and more!

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Feb 14, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we talk about Frederick Douglass. In addition to marveling at just how much he accomplished and overcame in his life, we discuss...

  • his early life,
  • being passed back and forth between 'masters',
  • Douglass being taught to read and then teaching others,
  • his escape and marriage,
  • a trip to Europe,
  • and more!

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Feb 9, 2017

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On this episode of Election College, we talk about George Clinton. No, not the guy from the band Parliament - the Vice President! Join us as we discuss...

  • his early life,
  • service in the French and Indian War,
  • a legal background,
  • the first Governor of New York,
  • Clinton as Vice President,
  • and more!

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Feb 7, 2017

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It's time for executive orders and we've got all the facts! Like executive orders now? You'll hate them later. Hate them now? You probably loved them in the past! Executive orders are super controversial, so they're probably all illegal, right? Nope! Listen to this episode to find out exactly how they work.

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Feb 2, 2017

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On today's episode we discuss Schuyler Colfax and...

  • his early life and family upbringing,
  • an early start into politics,
  • a quick jump to (nearly the top),
  • Colfax's time as Vice President,
  • and more!

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Jan 31, 2017

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On today's episode we discuss the Crédit Mobilier Scandal and how it rocked United States politics in the 1860s. Join us as we discuss...

  • the origins of Crédit Mobilier,
  • Union Pacific Railroad's deception,
  • powerful political figures caught up in the scandal,
  • and more!

On the next episode, we'll be discussing Schuyler Colfax and how his life got turned upside down by this ordeal!

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Jan 26, 2017

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On today's episode we discuss John Jay - a founding father who doesn't get much attention! In this episode we discuss...

  • John's part in the American Revolution,
  • his diplomatic roles,
  • The Federalist Papers,
  • the Jay Court,
  • a treaty named after Jay,
  • and more!

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Jan 24, 2017

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On today's episode we discuss John Jay - a founding father who doesn't get much attention! In this episode we discuss...

  • John's early life and wealthy background,
  • his career as the people's lawyer,
  • controversial and confusing views on slavery,
  • Jay's overt religious convictions,
  • and more!

Next time, we'll talk about the rest of his life during the American Revolution and beyond!

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Jan 19, 2017

To get you ready for Inauguration Day, let's talk about some of the most interesting inauguration stories like...

  • Andrew Jackson walking to the White House,
  • JFK's podium catching on fire,
  • Andrew Johnson getting sloshed on Inauguration Day,
  • Calvin Coolidge getting sworn in by his father,
  • and more!

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Jan 17, 2017

In this episode we dive into the issue of how Senators are elected to their office.

Did you know...

  • Americans didn't directly vote for senators for a long time?
  • There were deadlocks and empty seats because senators couldn't be agreed upon?
  • Senators used to cast lots to see who got which district?
  • Alabama didn't ratify the 17th Amendment until 2002 and Rhode Island not until 2014?
  • Utah still hasn't ratified the 17th Amendment and fights against it?

Check out this and much more in this episode!

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Jan 12, 2017

We talk about Andrew Jackson (Andy Jack) a lot here on the podcast and this episode is no different! Let's talk about his inauguration!

Join us as we discuss...

  • the presidential campaign of 1828,
  • Andy Jack's wife's death,
  • people climb in the windows of the White House,
  • Jackson bails on his own party,
  • someone gives him a big wheel of cheese,
  • and much more!

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Jan 10, 2017

In this episode we talk all about one of the craziest things in our political system... presidential inaugurations! They have the possibility of being somber and quiet or completely insane!

Join us as we discuss..

  • the origins of inaugurations,
  • inaugural traditions,
  • a few stand out inaugurations,
  • the peaceful transfer of power,
  • and more!

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Jan 5, 2017

Wendell Willkie is an enigma! He switched political parties and fought against the grain to stand up for what he believed in. Join us in this episode as we discuss...

  • Willkie's childhood and background,
  • his career as an activist and lawyer for the railroad,
  • the battle over the TVA,
  • an unlikely bid for the presidency,
  • a friendship with FDR,
  • and much more!

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Jan 3, 2017

In today's episode we talk about a race for a governor position! Meet William Goebel, a politician who ended up serving only 4 days in his position. We discuss his early life, his fight against big corporations, as well as a ton more in this episode of Election College.

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Dec 29, 2016

In today's episode we pick up our conversation about Benjamin Franklin and discuss his life as...

  • a public servant 
  • an ambassador
  • the President of Pennsylvania
  • a signer of major documents
  • the postmaster general
  • and much more!

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Dec 27, 2016

Benjamin Franklin may have never been the President of the United States, but he sure did a lot of other stuff. Here's part 1 of our 2 part series on the man!

Listen as we discuss...

  • early life for Franklin,
  • a career in printing,
  • Puritan roots,
  • his trip to London,
  • Junto and the founding of a library,
  • his marriage and children,
  • scientific discoveries,
  • and much more! 

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Dec 22, 2016

It's Christmas time and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about some of the traditions held in the nation's capital by the nation's leader!

Join us as we discuss...

  • Andy Jack's snowball fight,
  • the first Christmas party at the White House,
  • White House Christmas trees,
  • a party with 500 children,
  • the Blue Room tree,
  • too many trees in the White House,
  • and much more!

We also ask... which President would terrify you the most if he came down your chimney?

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We recorded an audiobook! It’s about the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr before their fateful duel. Get it for free with a 30 day Audible trial at ElectionCollege.com/DuelingLetters or get it for only $3.99 with your Audible subscription!

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