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Peter Francisco: Washington’s One-Man Army in the American Revolution

October 24, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the remarkable true story of Peter Francisco, the orphaned immigrant who became one of the most legendary heroes of the American Revolution. Known as Washington’s One-Man Army, Francisco’s extraordinary courage, strength, and devotion to liberty helped shape America’s fight for independence. From his mysterious beginnings on a Virginia wharf to his legendary feats on the battlefield, this episode reveals how Francisco’s life proves that courage and duty, not privilege or aristocracy, define what it means to be an American.

Episode Highlights:

The Mystery Boy of Virginia: Discover how a five-year-old Portuguese orphan was found alone on a colonial wharf and rose to become one of George Washington’s fiercest soldiers.
The Battles that Made a Legend: Relive Francisco’s heroic feats at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Camden, including the incredible moment he carried an 1,100-pound cannon off the battlefield.
Legacy of Courage and Duty: Learn how Francisco’s story reminds us that America’s strength comes from ordinary people with extraordinary resolve.

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The Forgotten Patriot: How James Armistead Helped Win the American Revolution

June 26, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 651 Show Notes- The Forgotten Patriot: How James Armistead Helped Win the American Revolution

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Episode Description

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the astonishing true story of James Armistead Lafayette, the enslaved double agent who outwitted the British and helped secure America’s independence. Risking death to serve a nation that had yet to grant him freedom, James’s intelligence work was pivotal to the victory at Yorktown, yet his legacy remains largely forgotten. Discover how one man’s courage, deception, and loyalty shaped the course of history and exposed the deep contradictions of a revolution born in liberty.

Episode Highlights:

How James Armistead infiltrated British General Cornwallis’s camp and misled the enemy at a critical moment in the war
The unlikely bond between James Armistead and Marquis de Lafayette changed the trajectory of his life
The fight James waged after the war for the freedom he had earned but was still denied

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George Farragut: An Incredible Forgotten Patriot of the Revolution

April 10, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 618 Show Notes- Forgotten Patriot of the American Revolution: The Incredible Story of George Farragut

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Episode Description

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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Crispus Attucks, The Boston Massacre, and the Road to Revolution

March 27, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 612 Show Notes- Crispus Attucks, The Boston Massacre, and the Road to Revolution

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Episode Description

Who was Crispus Attucks, and why does his story matter in the fight for American independence? In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the true story behind the first martyr of the American Revolution as he separates fact from fiction and explores Attucks’ life, his role in the Boston Massacre, and how his legacy has been shaped over time. From his mixed heritage and life as a sailor to the trial that followed his death, this episode uncovers the forgotten patriot who helped spark a revolution.

Episode Highlights:

How Crispus Attucks, a man of African and Native American descent, became one of the first casualties of the fight for American freedom
The Boston Massacre’s role in uniting the colonies against British rule, and how Attucks became a revolutionary symbol
Why John Adams defended the British soldiers and how the trial shaped the narrative of the American Revolution

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