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The Story of America in 365 Days

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250 years of history. 365 days. One epic story. Join hosts Stephen and Leah for a daily deep dive into the moments that defined America. From the sweltering heat of Philadelphia in 1776 to the global stage of the 21st century, we move beyond the textbooks to analyze why things happened and who made them happen. We explore the founding ideals, the brutal conflicts, and the slow march toward a more perfect union. This is your daily dose of American history. Start the journey at https://pointedwords.com/

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Episode 11 - The Empire Strikes Back 11.01.2026 8:28

It is January 11th. Welcome to Episode 11 of History in a Year. Today, the celebration ends. While the ink is still drying on the Declaration of Indep...

Episode 10 - The Miracle of the Guns 10.01.2026 9:15

It is January 10th. Welcome to Episode 10 of History in a Year. Today, we witness a miracle of logistics. A 25-year-old bookseller named Henry Knox co...

Episode 9 - Common Sense 09.01.2026 8:28

It is January 9th. Welcome to Episode 9 of History in a Year. Today, we meet the most unlikely Founding Father of them all: a bankrupt corset-maker na...

Episode 8 - Don't Fire Until You See the Whites of Their Eyes 08.01.2026 8:59

It is January 8th. Welcome to Episode 8 of History in a Year. Today, the "Ragtag" army proves it can bite. We witness the first offensive strike of th...

Episode 7 - The Shot Heard 'Round the World 07.01.2026 9:02

It is January 7th. Welcome to Episode 7 of History in a Year. Today, the talking stops and the shooting begins. After a long winter of tension, Genera...

Episode 6 - The Empire Punishes Boston 06.01.2026 6:06

It is January 6th. Welcome to Episode 6 of History in a Year. Yesterday, the tea went into the harbor. Today, the Empire strikes back. We witness the ...

Episode 5 - The Boston Tea Party 05.01.2026 9:52

It is January 5th. Welcome to Episode 5 of History in a Year. Today, we attend the most famous protest in American history. But the Boston Tea Party w...

Episode 4 - The Boston Massacre 05.01.2026 8:42

It is January 4th. Welcome to Episode 4 of History in a Year. Tensions in Boston have been simmering for years, but on a freezing night in March 1770,...

Episode 3 - No Taxation Without Representation 03.01.2026 9:29

It is January 3rd. Welcome to Episode 3 of History in a Year. Yesterday, we left the British Empire drowning in debt after the French and Indian War. ...

Episode 2 - 1763: The Victory That Broke the Bank 02.01.2026 8:53

It is January 2nd. Yesterday, we witnessed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But today, we travel back 13 years to 1763 to answer the question:...

History of America in a Year Episode 1 - The Fourth of July 01.01.2026 9:28

It is the summer of 1776 in Philadelphia. The heat is stifling, the flies are biting, and the British navy is assembling the largest armada in history...