Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-first-fifty-years A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States. © 2025 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy a83b3a8e-f316-55e5-8864-1b2eb73d56f0 no Introduction to the First Fifty Years en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:37:11 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:14:27 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/QsnqVbYZxgTV50gTHhMGv3Zh4K7QqhbB4Syh7jGVP-4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NDIwLzE2NzMz/ODg4NTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg serial Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Including a look at some of the lesser-known people and events that helped make the United States. A look at the first fifty years of American history, from the Revolution through the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers Christopher McKenna kombiguy@gmail.com No No Introduction to the First Fifty Years trailer 2fcd9ff2-8cfb-42db-8e72-7b2284aace84 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/episodes/introduction-to-the-first-fifty-years Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:15:18 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 94 Welcome to the podcast. Welcome to the podcast. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 1 1 The Boston Massacre full 2e5af99e-0970-42ba-91c1-2e34f0c51b5a https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/1 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:42:10 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 479 Episode 1: The Boston Massacre The Colonies in the 1760’s, the Boston Massacre, and the lead up to the American Revolution. Episode 1: The Boston Massacre The Colonies in the 1760’s, the Boston Massacre, and the lead up to the American Revolution. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 2 2 The Boston Tea Party full 5b3ffd07-0eb5-474d-888e-0a60c07dcfbb https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/2 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:43:58 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 835 The Boston Tea Party and the Coercive Acts Imposed by Britain as punishment for the colonists destructive behavior The Boston Tea Party and the Coercive Acts Imposed by Britain as punishment for the colonists destructive behavior Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 3 3 The Revolution Begins full d582982b-1346-41ff-ba79-4ae1dcde179e https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/3 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:45:58 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 957 The Battles of Lexington and Concord; the meeting of the Second Continental Congress (June 1775 and May 1776); the ride of Cesar Rodney and the Lee Resolution; the Declaration of Independence. The Battles of Lexington and Concord; the meeting of the Second Continental Congress (June 1775 and May 1776); the ride of Cesar Rodney and the Lee Resolution; the Declaration of Independence. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 4 4 War and Women Spies full 12b91bd5-062c-4844-be93-09d6f4c9b847 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/4 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:53:22 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 736 An overview of the Revolutionary War, the help of France and the role of American women spy rings. An overview of the Revolutionary War, the help of France and the role of American women spy rings. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 5 5 Fun Facts about the Constitutional Convention full 547850a5-8191-405d-9a85-f24824f9f311 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/5 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:55:14 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 1325 An overview of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and some fun facts about the meeting. An overview of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and some fun facts about the meeting. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 6 6 The Great Compromise full 8982ab67-5639-4b85-b5f3-4548409a7880 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/6 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:59:59 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 710 The debates on the legislative branch within the new government: the Great Compromise and the 3/5th rule. The debates on the legislative branch within the new government: the Great Compromise and the 3/5th rule. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 7 7 The Electoral College full 5cca1019-5e41-4614-a3d8-a4a81e41b5e2 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/7 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:01:35 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 700 The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch. The debates on the new executive branch within the government and the structure and role of the Electoral College in electing the President of executive branch. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 8 8 A New Government full fc3b325d-681d-4bca-82c2-1348a1aeb2d2 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/8 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:05:20 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 1314 The ratification journey of the new constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and the beginning of a new government. The ratification journey of the new constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and the beginning of a new government. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 9 9 George Washington full 82d78e4e-3f6b-4513-9f64-f1db076fa7e6 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/9 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:07:06 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 908 George Washington’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the story behind the selection of a permanent location for the capitol of the federal government. George Washington’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the story behind the selection of a permanent location for the capitol of the federal government. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 10 10 More Washington full 30d8cb75-135e-4aa0-8d43-88776e471afe https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/10 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:09:01 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 790 Washington’s second term as President including the Whiskey Rebellion and the country’s first foreign affairs crisis and the Jay Treaty. Washington’s second term as President including the Whiskey Rebellion and the country’s first foreign affairs crisis and the Jay Treaty. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 11 11 John Adams full 46040e38-996c-4c09-a21c-00286d00158b https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/11 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:10:31 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 774 The Presidency of John Adams; the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts The Presidency of John Adams; the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 12 12 Thomas Jefferson full 55de8931-7a43-4807-8935-a9d8256d772d https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/12 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:12:31 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 753 Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court. Thomas Jefferson’s first term as President and his many accomplishments including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase. The groundbreaking Marbury vs. Madison court case gives judicial review power to the Supreme Court. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 13 13 More Jefferson full bfe6899d-5baf-4a05-a2a5-2217cd7b730c https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/13 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:13:31 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 536 Jefferson’s second term as President and how the war between Britain and France affected the American economy. Jefferson’s second term as President and how the war between Britain and France affected the American economy. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 14 14 America, the Independent. full a4be6637-87f4-4bf6-829b-40f68c5d3f17 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/14 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:14:59 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 1019 James Madison becomes the fourth President; our second war with Britain, the key battles of the War of 1812, and a final peace with Britain via the Treaty of Ghent. James Madison becomes the fourth President; our second war with Britain, the key battles of the War of 1812, and a final peace with Britain via the Treaty of Ghent. Early American history, revolutionary war, constitution, founding fathers No 15 15 Outro full 57853fcc-a48b-490b-91cc-9d86511b2f30 https://firstfiftyyears.transistor.fm/15 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:16:23 -0500 Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy Chris McKenna and Kathy Conroy 51 Just a short farewell, with a hope to do more! Just a short farewell, with a hope to do more! 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