Jefferson & the Revolutionary War

<p>Thomas Jefferson has had no issue being remembered in American History. Ask anyone, this man was fundamental to Independence. But did he fight in the Revolutionary war itself?</p><br><p>Don is joined by Michael Hattem, author of 'The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History'; 'Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution'; and 'The Declaration of Independence: A Concise History', which will be published in November 2026.</p><br><p>Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Tim Arstall. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</a>.</p><br><p>All music from Epidemic Sounds.</p><br><p>American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.</p><p>History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™</p>

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