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Forgotten Patriots: Jordan Freeman & Lambert Latham’s Final Stand at Fort Griswold

August 24, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this powerful episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the extraordinary and often-overlooked stories of Jordan Freeman and Lambert Latham, two Black patriots who fought and died at the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781. As British forces stormed Fort Griswold, Freeman and Latham stood their ground in defense of a nation still grappling with its founding ideals. Through gripping storytelling, Giordano explores their heroism, sacrifice, and the brutal betrayal that followed the surrender. Their legacy challenges modern narratives and reminds us that America’s founding was not just shaped by generals and statesmen, but by ordinary men who believed liberty was worth dying for.

Episode Highlights:

Jordan Freeman’s heroic defense and the killing of British Major Montgomery with a spear
Lambert Latham’s defiant stand and symbolic act of raising the American flag amid massacre
The brutal betrayal at Fort Griswold and the forgotten legacy of patriots in the American Revolution

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Dr. Joseph Warren: The Spark of Liberty, The Price of Freedom

May 22, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 636 Show Notes- Dr. Joseph Warren: The Spark of Liberty, The Price of Freedom

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Episode Description

This Memorial Day, the America’s Founding Series honors Dr. Joseph Warren, who was one of the Revolution’s earliest martyrs, and whose legacy has faded from public memory. Before Washington commanded armies, Warren stood at the heart of Boston’s resistance, rallying patriots with his words and ultimately giving his life at Bunker Hill. Join Professor Nick Giordano as he brings this forgotten hero’s story to life. His passion, sacrifice, and enduring message that the liberty of “millions yet unborn” rests on courageous action. This is the story of a doctor who became a symbol of freedom and paid the ultimate price before America was even born.

Episode Highlights:

The untold story of Dr. Joseph Warren’s rise from physician to revolutionary leader
How Warren’s actions set the Revolution in motion, including the midnight ride and the siege of Boston
A powerful Memorial Day tribute to one of America’s first fallen patriots who gave his life for liberty

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America’s Founding Series: Filippo Mazzei & the Declaration of Independence

March 20, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 609 Show Notes- America’s Founding Series: Filippo Mazzei & the Declaration of Independence

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Episode Description

In this first installment of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forgotten story of Filippo Mazzei, an Italian immigrant whose revolutionary ideas helped shape the Declaration of Independence. While history has largely forgotten about his contributions, Mazzei’s words directly influenced Thomas Jefferson’s famous phrase, “All men are created equal.” Join us as we explore Mazzei’s journey, his friendship with Jefferson, and his tireless efforts to advance the cause of American liberty.

Episode Highlights:

How an Italian immigrant, Filippo Mazzei, writings influenced the Declaration of Independence
Mazzei’s friendship with Thomas Jefferson and their late-night debates on liberty
Why Congress took nearly 200 years to recognize Mazzei’s role in America’s founding

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