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America’s Founding Series: Exploring the Principles, People, and Events That Shaped a Nation

America’s Founding Series is a deep dive into the ideas, individuals, and events that built the United States. In this special podcast series, Professor Nick Giordano explores the Constitution, the Founding Fathers, and the unsung patriots who played pivotal roles in shaping America. Each 15-minute episode brings history to life, emphasizing the principles of liberty, self-reliance, and limited government that define the American identity.

Charles Carroll: The Catholic Revolutionary Who Outlived the Revolution

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Charles Carroll: The Catholic Revolutionary Who Outlived the Revolution

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Episode Description

In this episode of the America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the remarkable story of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence and the only Catholic to sign it. Born into immense wealth but denied basic rights due to his faith, Carroll risked everything to support American independence. His signature was more than ink. It represented a bold commitment to the words, “we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” Discover how this overlooked Founder became a powerful voice for liberty, challenged religious discrimination, and helped shape a freer nation, despite the contradictions he carried.

Episode Highlights:

  • The story of how a wealthy Catholic outsider became a key voice in America’s fight for independence and a signer of the Declaration
  • Why Charles Carroll risked everything by boldly signing the Declaration of Independence with “of Carrollton” to ensure the British knew it was him
  • How Carroll championed religious freedom, helped lay the foundation for the First Amendment, and his internal contradictions on slavery

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Mercy Otis Warren: The Conscience of the American Revolution

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Mercy Otis Warren: The Conscience of the American Revolution

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Professor Nick Giordano explores the forgotten legacy of Mercy Otis Warren. She was a fearless writer, satirist, and historian who helped shape the American Revolution. While most history books spotlight the Founding Fathers, Warren’s pen proved just as mighty as any musket. Her work influenced public opinion, challenged tyranny, and preserved the ideals of liberty for future generations. Discover how her words swayed a nation, clashed with John Adams, and continue to resonate in today’s fight against government overreach.

Episode Highlights:

  • The story of Mercy Otis Warren: political thinker, pamphleteer, and America’s first female historian
  • How Warren’s sharp satire helped ignite revolutionary sentiment and exposed Loyalist hypocrisy
  • Why her warnings about centralized power and lost liberty still matter in today’s political climate

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Peter Salem: From Slave to Soldier and Hero at the Battle of Bunker Hill

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Peter Salem: From Slave to Soldier and Hero at the Battle of Bunker Hill

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano brings to life the powerful and often overlooked story of Peter Salem. A former enslaved man who became a Revolutionary War hero at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Discover how Salem’s courage helped change the course of history and why his legacy, along with others, get the recognition they deserve. This compelling account challenges the mainstream narrative and reveals the diverse roots of American freedom, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in U.S. history, patriotism, and the true story of our nation’s founding.

Episode Highlights:

  • The heroic moment Peter Salem shot British Major Pitcairn at Bunker Hill and how it impacted the battle
  • The little-known history of Black patriots who shaped America’s fight for independence
  • Why Salem’s legacy forces us to rethink the dominant narratives of America’s founding

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Luis de Unzaga: How a Spanish Governor Helped Create the United States

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Luis de Unzaga: How a Spanish Governor Helped Create the United States

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In this week’s America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano explores story of Luis de Unzaga, the Spanish Governor of Louisiana who played a quiet yet powerful role in America’s fight for independence and may have been the first to coin the name “United States of America.” His use of this term, as opposed to the 13 colonies, signified a bold assertion of unity, sovereignty, and nationhood. It was a declaration that these were no longer fragmented colonies under British rule, but a single, self-governing nation determined to shape its own destiny. While not American, Unzaga acted as a crucial patriot to the cause, helping legitimize the birth of a nation on the world stage. Discover how this overlooked Spanish governor helped shape America’s name and destiny.

Episode Highlights:

  • Luis de Unzaga’s vital covert support for the Patriot cause, including early arms shipments and financial aid.
  • Compelling evidence suggests Unzaga was one of the first officials to use the term “Estados Unidos Americanos” (United States of America), potentially influencing its adoption by George Washington and the Founding Fathers.
  • Why foreign allies like Unzaga mattered just as much as battlefield victories in securing American independence.

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Robert Morris and Haym Salomon: The Men Who Financed American Freedom

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Robert Morris and Haym Salomon: The Men Who Financed American Freedom

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nicholas Giordano tells the extraordinary but often overlooked story of Robert Morris & Haym Salomon: The Men Who Financed American Freedom. While the Revolution was fought with muskets and courage, it was won with money, and these two patriots provided it. From Salomon’s imprisonment by the British to the desperate scramble for $20,000 that saved the Yorktown campaign, this episode reveals how their financial sacrifices helped secure American independence. Without Morris and Salomon, the Revolution may have collapsed before victory was ever possible. Professor Giordano reveals how these forgotten patriots risked everything for liberty and why their names deserve a place alongside America’s most celebrated founders.

Episode Highlights:

  • The dramatic moment when George Washington demanded, “Send for Haym Salomon,” to save the Yorktown campaign.
  • How Robert Morris created a financial system from scratch to sustain the Revolution, and died in debt for it.
  • The little-known story of Salomon’s arrest, espionage, and tireless fundraising efforts under British surveillance.

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Poet Phillis Wheatley: From Slavery to Revolutionary Voice of Liberty

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Poet Phillis Wheatley: From Slavery to Revolutionary Voice of Liberty

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano explores the life and legacy of James Wilson, one of the most influential yet overlooked Founding Fathers. As one of only six men to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, Wilson played a pivotal role in shaping the core structures of American government, including the Electoral College, the independent judiciary, and the concept of a single, energetic executive. Drawing from his Enlightenment roots and deep belief in popular sovereignty, Wilson’s vision helped define the Constitution as a government of the people. His warnings, insights, and contributions are just as relevant today as they were in 1787.

Episode Highlights:

  • How Phillis Wheatley’s poetry reached and influenced George Washington during the height of the Revolutionary War
  • The remarkable meeting between Wheatley and Benjamin Franklin in London
  • Why Wheatley’s legacy challenges current narratives about race, liberty, and the American founding

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James Wilson: The Forgotten Founder Who Framed a Nation

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James Wilson: The Forgotten Founder Who Framed a Nation

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano explores the life and legacy of James Wilson, one of the most influential yet overlooked Founding Fathers. As one of only six men to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, Wilson played a pivotal role in shaping the core structures of American government, including the Electoral College, the independent judiciary, and the concept of a single, energetic executive. Drawing from his Enlightenment roots and deep belief in popular sovereignty, Wilson’s vision helped define the Constitution as a government of the people. His warnings, insights, and contributions are just as relevant today as they were in 1787.

Episode Highlights:

  • How James Wilson’s ideas shaped the Electoral College, the presidency, and judicial independence
  • Why Wilson opposed the Bill of Rights and what it reveals about constitutional interpretation
  • The forgotten story of a Founder who helped design America’s legal system, then died broke and in obscurity

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Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Polish Patriot Who Fortified America’s Independence

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Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Polish Patriot Who Fortified America’s Independence

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In this episode of The P.A.S. Report’s America’s Founding Series, discover why Thaddeus Kosciuszko has been called “the purest son of liberty,” and how this remarkable Polish patriot played a pivotal role in shaping America’s Revolution. From his daring arrival in the colonies without letters of introduction to his ingenious fortifications at Saratoga and West Point, Kosciuszko embodied the revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality.

Episode Highlights:

  • Gain insight into Kosciuszko’s extraordinary engineering feats and how they influenced the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
  • Learn about the key role he played at Fort Ticonderoga, the Battle of Saratoga, and West Point.
  • Explore his powerful relationship with America’s founders, including Thomas Jefferson, and the ideals they shared.

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George Farragut: An Incredible Forgotten Patriot of the Revolution

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Forgotten Patriot of the American Revolution: The Incredible Story of George Farragut

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Discover the dramatic journey of George Farragut, born Jordi Mesquida on the sun-kissed island of Menorca, who fought in the American Revolution with unyielding courage and a shattered arm to prove it. This Forgotten Patriot left behind his Spanish roots, adopted a new name, and rallied under the banner of independence. From the Battle of Sullivan’s Island to British captivity, his sacrifices helped give birth to the United States and paved the way for his son, Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, to become one of America’s greatest naval heroes. Tune in to The P.A.S. Report Podcast’s America’s Founding Series for an inspiring story of resilience, identity, and the universal quest for freedom.

Episode Highlights:

  • How Jordi Mesquida became George Farragut and risked his life for a new nation
  • The brutal injury at Sullivan’s Island and Farragut’s unbreakable spirit in captivity
  • The far-reaching legacy of Farragut’s sacrifice, culminating in his son’s storied naval triumphs

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The Forgotten Founding Father: Gouverneur Morris and We the People

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The Forgotten Founding Father: Gouverneur Morris and We the People

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable story of Gouverneur Morris – the forgotten Founding Father who authored the iconic phrase “We the People.” While history often overlooks his brilliance, Morris was the penman of the Constitution, a fierce defender of national unity, and one of the few delegates to boldly speak out against slavery. Discover why his powerful words, moral clarity, and lasting legacy demand renewed attention in today’s debates over America’s founding principles.

Episode Highlights:

  • The story of how Gouverneur Morris shaped the Constitution and coined “We the People.”
  • How Morris’s family division during the Revolution mirrored the larger colonial conflict.
  • His bold denunciation of slavery during the Constitutional Convention and why modern education ignores him.

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