Abigail Adams
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) is among America's greatest patriots. Intellectual, tenacious, attractive, pious, and uncompromising. Few gave more to the cause of liberty than this spectacular creature. Abigail taught us this proverb: "It's never too late to get back on your feet, though we won't live forever, make sure you accomplish what you were put here for." Come listen as we discuss the life of this singular woman.
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Patrick Henry
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
Patrick Henry (1736-1799), one of the greatest American incendiaries of all time. Virginia's first governor was the man responsible for the Commonwealth's spirit of defiance. Come listen as we learn of his invaluable contributions to American liberty.
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John Adams
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
Come listen as we explore the life of the incomparable John Adams. The "Voice of the Revolution" is among the greatest men this nation has ever produced.
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The 4 Battles Every American Should Know
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
There are four (4) battles every American should know something about: Bunker Hill; Trenton; Gettysburg; and Midway. Come listen as we discuss a few of them.
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Joan of Arc
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
Come listen as we discuss the life of the "second most noble soul" to ever live on Earth: The Deliverer of France.
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Samuel Adams
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
Sam Adams was the greatest incendiary of the Revolution. Come listen as we discuss his singular contributions to the cause.
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Joseph Warren
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
Dr. Joseph Warren, a Harvard-educated physician, led the troops at Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. Prior to hostilities, Dr. Warren counseled his troops: "Yours is the important question, upon which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn, act worthy of yourselves."
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Elbridge Gerry and Robert Treat Paine
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
The two lesser known delegates from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress.
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Thomas Jefferson
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
Thomas Jefferson, like so many of us, is full of contradictions. His paradoxes notwithstanding. Jefferson's contributions to America are inarguable. Come listen as we discuss the life of the "most blessed of the patriarchs".
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American Christmas
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds
On the night of 25 December 1776, with his back against the wall, George Washington ordered every man under his command to cross the Delaware River. "Victory of Death" was the password for the operation- and it could not have been more apropos for the occasion. This is the story I share with my family every Christmas Eve.
info_outlineAbigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) is among America's greatest patriots. Intellectual, tenacious, attractive, pious, and uncompromising. Few gave more to the cause of liberty than this spectacular creature. Abigail taught us this proverb: "It's never too late to get back on your feet, though we won't live forever, make sure you accomplish what you were put here for." Come listen as we discuss the life of this singular woman.